Has gone to jail on charges of insulting Hindu Gods and Goddesses

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Controversial comedian Munawar Farooqui was called on an IPL show during the match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on 12 May.

Star Sports Boycott: Broadcasters make every effort to keep the fans entertained during the IPL. From different types of games to calling actors, efforts are made to keep the fans glued to the TV screen even when the match is not in progress. One such effort of his has now become very heavy. Star Sports invited comedian Munawar Farooqui on the IPL show, which angered many fans.

Fans got angry with the arrival of Munawar Farooqui

The match was played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on 12 May. During this match, Farooqui reached the guest show. Many fans did not like the arrival of Farooqui. In fact, Farooqi has been accused of insulting Hindu deities. An FIR was registered against him in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

I have no respect for a man who doesn’t respect my god. ,
Not done star sports!!!#BoycottStarSports #MunawarFaruqui pic.twitter.com/z5A452YxkG

— Nirvana (@QuitMatrix) May 15, 2023

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I’ll rather watch Rest of IPL & also urge everyone to Boycott Star Sports & watch IPL on Jio Cinema than on @StarSportsIndia for them giving a platform to this hinduphobe Munawar Faruqui who made fun of Hindu Gods in the name of “comedy”#BoycottStarSports pic.twitter.com/RovmojetFl

Rosy (@rose_k01) May 15, 2023

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A time where Bollywood is always hesitating to promote Kerala story and the Kashmir files.

Star sports and others ecosystems is giving platform to a Hinduphobic & Propagandist Munawar Faruqui. #BoycottStarSports pic.twitter.com/iI1YGls6IE

— Shravan Bishnoi (Farmer) (@SharwanKumarBi7) May 16, 2023

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Farooqui had to go to jail

Farooqi was sent to jail under section 295-A of the IPC. According to this section, intentionally hurting the feelings of people of any religion is a crime. After many difficulties, Farooqui got bail. People were so angry that they did not allow any show of Farooqui to happen for a long time.

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fans are unhappy

For this reason, when the fans saw Farooqui in the IPL show, their anger flared up. The hashtag Fans Boycott Star Sports started trending on Twitter. Fans said that such people should not be given a chance who do not respect other’s religion. Apart from Farooqui, actors Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur were also present in the show.

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