Munawar Faruqui¡¯s Hafta Vasooli faces legal heat: Complaint filed, ban demanded

Munawar Faruqui, a stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner, is currently appearing on a new show called Hafta Vasooli, which launched recently on JioHotstar. The show is a satirical journalistic comedy that offers a humorous perspective on current political and cultural issues. However, the show is now in jeopardy after a complaint was made stating that it violates religious beliefs and promotes vulgarity. A ban has also been sought.

Munawar Faruqui's show Hafta Vasooli faces legal heat

? 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¡­ pic.twitter.com/ps6NCH5Ztd

¡ª Amita Sachdeva, Advocate (@SachdevaAmita) February 22, 2025

Advocate Amita Sachdeva filed the case, which seeks a FIR under BNS provisions 196, 299, and 353, as well as the IT Act and other pertinent provisions, for "insulting multiple religions," "violating cultural values," and "polluting young minds & society."

Earlier, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti called for a ban on Hafta Vasooli.

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¡­ pic.twitter.com/NZpvlUtiOQ

¡ª HinduJagrutiOrg (@HinduJagrutiOrg) February 22, 2025

In a tweet on X, they wrote, "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 first episode of Hafta Vasooli aired on February 14, with Sharib Hashmi and Vivian Dsena as guests. The second episode starred Saqib Saleem.

The prohibition came after the issue surrounding Samay Raina's India's Got Latent. It all began when Ranveer Allahbadia, nicknamed BeerBiceps, a guest, questioned a contestant during a segment, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?" His remark provoked anger, prompting many FIRs against him for his vulgar statement, with the case reaching the Supreme Court of India and Parliament. Samay eventually removed all of the show episodes from YouTube.

Meanwhile, on January 2, 2021, Munawar and four other stand-up comedians were detained for allegedly offending religious sensitivities and breaking COVID-19 rules. He was given bail after 35 days in detention.

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