A criminal complaint has been filed against Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan by Vikas Fhatak. The complaint alleges that Farah referred to the Holi festival as being celebrated by ‘chapris’, a term often considered derogatory. The legal complaint invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addressing acts intended to outrage religious feelings. As of now, Khar Police have not yet registered a First Information Report and the matter is under investigation. The controversy erupted after Farah. Khan’s remarks about Holi celebrations sparked outrage, with Fhat. claiming that her statement was offensive and intended to hurt Hindu. sentiments. It is shameful that people with high stature in Bollywood have no control over their words, says Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh of Hindustani Bhau, who has filed the complaint. The matter is currently under investigation by Khar police and no action has been taken so far, according to police.
