Munawar Faruqui has become very much popular as a stand-up comedian. But recently he has been facing legal challenges because of his show Hafta Vasooli. The show streams on OTT JioHotstar. Why is there a legal challenge? Let’s find out in today;s article.
Munawar Faruqui in Legal Trouble
Advocate Amita Sachdeva filed a formal complaint saying the show promotes vulgarity and offends religious sentiments. The complaint seeks FIR under several sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita like – Section 196, 299 and 359 as well as provisions from the Information Technolocy Act.
What Actually Happened?
On 14th February’s episode in Hafta Vasooli he presented a satirical take on political and cultural events in a newsroom style. The episode featured guests Sharib Hashmi and Vivian Dsena and Saqib Saleem. Inspite of being a comedy show it got criticism from audiences for allegedly disrespecting multiple religions and cultural values. This could negatively influence young viewers.
🚨 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
— Amita Sachdeva, Advocate (@SachdevaAmita) February 22, 2025
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti also called for a ban on the show Hafta Vasooli saying Faruqui’s inappropriate language is unsuitable for public consumption and needed to be stopped from streaming in OTT platforms.
This incident occurs amid broader discussions about comedic freedom in India, particularly as another comedian faces backlash for a controversial remark made during a different show. The situation sparked debates about the balance between satire and respect for cultural sensitivities in comedy.
Till now Munawar Faruqui has not publicly responded to these allegations. The future of Hafta Vasooli remains uncertain as it continues to stream amidst ongoing scrutiny from both legal authorities and public opinion.
