FIR Filed Against Farah Khan for Disrespecting Religious Sentiments Due to Her 'Holi' Remark

Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is facing backlash after a criminal complaint was lodged against her for allegedly making offensive remarks about the Hindu festival of Holi. The complaint was filed by Vikash Fhatak, known as Hindustani Bhau, through his lawyer Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh. According to recent reports, the complaint was registered today at Khar Police Station, calling for legal action against Farah for her controversial comments made during an episode of the television show Celebrity MasterChef on February 20.

Fhatak alleges in the complaint that Khan referred to Holi as "a festival for the Chhapris," a term viewed as derogatory by many. He also stated that Khan's comment has deeply hurt his personal religious sentiments and those of the larger Hindu community.

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.

- Advocate Deshmukh

An excerpt from the complaint read, "My client states that the accused has not only hurt my personal religious sentiments but has also disturbed the Hindu community at large. The incident involves Ms. Farah Khan. a prominent Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer, who recently made a highly derogatory and offensive remark against the Hindu festival of Holi. Through this complaint, I seek justice under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and request your esteemed office to initiate legal action against Khan for her irresponsible and inflammatory statements."

An FIR has been filed against Farah Khan under sections 196, 299, 302, and 353 of the Indian Penal Code. Currently serving as a judge on Celebrity MasterChef, Khan made a comment about the festival of Holi that ignited backlash among netizens. She said, "Holi is the favorite festival of all the chhapri people." For those unfamiliar, the term "chhapri" is viewed as a casteist slur. As a result, Khan faced significant trolling on social media.