Farah Khan faces FIR after calling Holi “A festival for the chhapris”; Hindustani Bhau files complaint

Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has found herself at the center of controversy after a criminal complaint was lodged against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Hindu festival of Holi. Read on to know more details about the what exactly the filmmaker said.

Complaint against Farah Khan

According to a NDTV report, the complaint was officially registered on February 20 following Khan’s comments during an episode of Celebrity MasterChef. Phatak alleged that Khan referred to Holi as “a festival for the Chhapris,” a term that is widely perceived as offensive and derogatory. He claimed that her statement had deeply hurt his religious sentiments, as well as those of the larger Hindu community.

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Advocate Deshmukh emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Using the term ‘Chhapris’ to describe a sacred festival is highly inappropriate and insulting to Hindus. Such statements can not only offend religious beliefs but also create social disharmony.”

An excerpt from the complaint read, “My client asserts that Farah Khan’s statement not only offended his personal religious beliefs but also hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community at large. Her remarks were irresponsible and inflammatory, and we seek legal action under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).”

Following the complaint, an FIR has been filed against Khan under sections 196, 299, 302, and 353 of the IPC. While the controversy continues to gain traction, social media users have also taken to various platforms to criticize the filmmaker for her remarks, calling them offensive and insensitive. Many have demanded an apology, while others have urged authorities to take strict legal action against her.

As the backlash grows, Khan has yet to issue an official response regarding the controversy.

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