A complaint has been registered against filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. She allegedly referred to Holi as “a festival for the chhapris,” a term perceived as derogatory. According to a report, the FIR was lodged at Khar Police Station on Friday.
Reason for the Complaint
The controversy arose from a remark made by Farah during an episode of Celebrity MasterChef on February 20. The complaint was filed by Vikash Fhatak, widely recognized as Hindustani Bhau.
Allegations of Insulting Religious Sentiments
Farah’s statement has been criticized for allegedly offending the religious sentiments of Hindus. According to the report, Fhatak’s lawyer is Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh. He claimed that using the term “chhapris” in reference to a religious festival was inappropriate. This will trigger communal disharmony.
Legal Action Demanded
The complaint asserts that Farah’s remark was offensive and disrespectful toward Holi. It seeks legal action under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including sections 196, 299, 302, and 353.
Farah Khan’s Response and Career Highlights
Farah Khan has not yet commented on the issue. She is a part of Celebrity MasterChef as Judge, alongside Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar.
Farah Khan is an Indian film director, writer, and film producer. She is also an actress, dancer, and choreographer. She works predominantly in Hindi films. Khan has choreographed more than a hundred songs in over 80 films. She won the National Film Award for Best Choreography. She also received seven Filmfare Awards for Best Choreography.
As a film director, she received two Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations. They were for the masala films Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007).
