An official stated on Wednesday that police have registered a case in opposition to tv actor Munmun Dutta for utilizing objectionable phrases in opposition to a scheduled caste group in Indore. He stated {that a} video of Dutta utilizing a specific phrase in opposition to the group had just lately gone viral on social media. This is the second FIR to be lodged in opposition to the actor after the video.
The officer stated that primarily based on the grievance of All India Balai Federation President Manoj Parmar, an FIR has been registered in opposition to Dutta below the related sections of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
In his grievance, Parmar stated that the usage of the phrase “racist” by Dutta in his video has damage the feelings of the Scheduled Caste group, particularly the Valmiki group.
Rajat Kalsan, convenor of the National Alliance for Dalit Human Rights, had earlier lodged an FIR in opposition to the actor after a grievance was lodged in Hansi, Haryana.
Munmun, who performs Babita in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, apologized for her controversial remarks even earlier than the case was filed. The actress launched her apology on May 10 on social media. “This is in reference to a video I posted yesterday by which a phrase I used has been misinterpreted. It was by no means supposed to offend, intimidate, humiliate or damage anybody’s emotions. Due to my language barrier, I used to be truly misinformed in regards to the that means of this phrase. Once I used to be made conscious of its that means I instantly eliminated the half. I extremely respect each individual of each caste, creed or gender and acknowledge their immense contribution to our society or nation, ”she stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
