Munawar Faruqui has landed in legal trouble after a complaint was lodged against the stand-up comedian for hurting religious sentiments on his JioHotstar show, Hafta Vasooli, Hafta Vasooli. Advocate Amita Sachdeva shared a copy of her complaint on X, alleging that the show promotes obscenity and hurts religious sentiments.
The advocate shared screenshots of an e-mail requesting an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with the IT Act and other applicable laws. The complaint alleges that the OTT show insults multiple religions, violates cultural values, and negatively influences young minds and society.
“Complaint Filed Against Munawar Faruqui (@munawar0018)! I have officially filed a complaint against habitual offender Munawar Faruqui, for his show "Hafta Wasooli" streamed on @JioHotstar, requesting an FIR under BNS Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with the IT Act and other relevant Sections for: Promoting vulgarity, Insulting multiple religions, Violating cultural values, Polluting young minds & society. The complaint has been sent via email and will be physically submitted & speed-posted on Monday. If no action is taken, I will approach the Court to ensure justice prevails (sic),” the advocate’s post read.
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti also shared a post on X and demanded a ban on the show.
This comes after podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent where his comments on ‘parental sex’ sparked widespread criticism. Several FIRs have been filed against Ranveer, Samay Raina and other influencers present in the said episode.
