Munawar Faruqui's Hafta Vasooli Faces Backlash Over Alleged Religious Insults and Vulgar Content

A complaint has been lodged against stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui for his JioHotstar show Hafta Vasooli. Advocate Amita Sachdeva shared a copy of the complaint on X  (Twitter), stating that the complaint was filed for offending religious sentiments and promoting obscenity.

The advocate shared screenshots of an email requesting an FIR under Sections 196, 299, and 353 of the BNS, along with the IT Act and other applicable laws. The complaint claims that the web show “insults multiple religions," “violates cultural values," and is responsible for “polluting young minds and society."

The caption written by the advocate reads, “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!”

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had also demanded a ban on Hafta Vasooli. They wrote on X, “We demand an immediate ban on #HaftaVasooli airing on Jio Hotstar! In this show @munawar uses foul language, which is unacceptable for public viewing. It sinks moral values. Streaming platforms must act responsibly! @JioHotstar @MIB_India #JioHotstar_Ban_HaftaVasooli @UdayMahurkar @SachdevaAmita."

The show debuted on February 14 on the OTT platform.