Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has found herself in controversy after a complaint was filed against her for allegedly making an offensive remark about the Hindu festival of Holi. Social media personality Vikash Fhatak, widely recognized as Hindustani Bhau, took legal action, expressing his disappointment over her comment referring to Holi as a festival of “chhapris”.
The complaint was lodged at Khar Police Station in Mumbai, where Hindustani Bhau urged authorities to take strict legal action against Farah. The sections of the Indian Penal Code under which she has been accused include 196, 299, 302, and 353. His legal representative emphasized that such statements show disrespect toward religious sentiments and have the potential to create communal tension.
Farah’s remark, made during a recent episode of Celebrity MasterChef, did not sit well with many. She described Holi as a festival associated with “chhapri” individuals, a slang term often used derogatorily. The comment quickly went viral, sparking outrage among netizens. Social media users voiced their criticism, with many questioning whether she would ever make similar remarks about festivals from other communities. Some called her words insensitive and offensive, while others mocked the irony of her statement.As the controversy unfolds, Farah Khan has yet to respond to the backlash or the legal complaint. The incident has once again highlighted the growing scrutiny of public figures and the power of social media in amplifying such debates
