Complaint filed against comedian Munawar Faruqui for 'insulting religion' on Hafta Vasooli show
Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has landed into a controversy after a complaint was filed against him for allegedly insulting religious sentiments on his JioHotstar show Hafta Vasooli.
The complaint was filed by Advocate Amita Sachdeva, who has demanded the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under several provisions of the law, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 196, 299, and 353, as well as the IT Act.
The complaint accuses the show of offending multiple religions, undermining cultural values, and negatively influencing young minds and society at large. “If no action is taken, I will approach the Court to ensure justice prevails,” Sachdeva added.
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti also weighed in on the controversy, calling for an immediate ban on the show. In a post shared on X, the organisation criticised Faruqui’s use of "foul language" and claimed it was "unacceptable for public viewing," further stating that it "sinks moral values."
Hafta Vasooli, a satirical newsroom comedy show, premiered on February 14 and continues to air. As of now, Munawar Faruqui has not publicly responded to the allegations.
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Iran warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’ after energy site strike
Qatar warns residents of ‘Elavated’ threat
Tehran/Doha: Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has warned that attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” affecting the entire world.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian said he “strongly condemns” the strikes that targeted the South Pars gasfield earlier in the day.
“Such aggressive actions will not achieve anything for the American Zionist enemy and their supporters. Rather, they will complicate the situation and could lead to uncontrollable consequences that will affect the entire world,” he said.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to remain indoors due to what it described as an elevated security threat.
Authorities have not provided further details, but the advisory comes amid growing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the region.
