Comedian Munawar Faruqui Faces Legal Action Over JioHotstar Show 'Hafta Vasooli'
A Supreme Court lawyer and a Hindu organization have filed complaints alleging the show insults religions, promotes vulgarity, and harms cultural values.
- Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva filed a complaint against Munawar Faruqui on February 22, citing concerns over his satirical show 'Hafta Vasooli'.
- The complaint accuses the show of insulting multiple religions, promoting vulgarity, violating cultural values, and negatively influencing society.
- The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has also demanded an immediate ban on the show, criticizing its language and moral impact.
- 'Hafta Vasooli', which premiered on February 14, is a satirical newsroom comedy addressing political and cultural topics with guest appearances by actors and comedians.
- The legal complaint requests an FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the IT Act, with the lawyer threatening to escalate the matter to court if no action is taken.
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