Farah Khan has come under scrutiny after a criminal complaint has been lodged against her for allegedly making a derogatory remarks about the Hindu’s festival of Holi.
The complaint has been filed by Vikash Fhatak, popularly known as Hindustani Bhau, through his lawyer, Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh. The reports have suggested that the complaint was registered at Khar police station, seeking legal action against the filmmaker for her controversial statement, which was made during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef on February 20.
The complainant has claimed that Farah referred to Holi as a “festival of Chhapris,” using a term that is widely recognized as derogatory. He also mentioned that he comment deeply hurt his personal religious sentiments and those of the larger Hindu community.
Advocate Deshmukh added, “My client states that this comment made by Farah Khan has insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus. The use of the term ‘Chhapris’ to describe a sacred festival is highly inappropriate and has the potential to cause communal tension.”
Farah, currently a judge on Celebrity MasterChef, made a comment about the festival of Holi that sparked backlash among netizens. She said, “Holi is the favorite festival of all the chhapri people.” For those unfamiliar, the term “chhapri” is considered a casteist slur. Khan was heavily trolled on social media for the same.
