Munawar Faruqui’s cancelled show was a charity special for actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s foundation? Here’s what we know
"Putting me in jail for a joke I never did to cancel my show which has nothing problematic in it. This is unfair."
New Delhi: Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s stand-up show in Karanataka’s capital city was called off on Sunday, after Bengaluru Police has asked organisers to cancel the show citing that the programme by the “controversial figure” could lead to a possible law and order problem in light of threats from several organisations on social media.
Faruqui’s ‘Dongri to Nowhere’ programme was scheduled to be held at a city auditorium on Sunday. “It is learned that Munawar Faruqui is a controversial figure as he was been in controversy for his statements on other religion Gods,” a letter sent by Ashok Nagar Police Station to organizers read.
“There is credible information that several organizations opposing this stand-up -Comedy show performed by Munawar Faruqui. This could create chaos and could disturb public peace and harmony which may further lead to law and order problems. Therefore it is suggested that you should cancel the Munawar Faruqui stand up – Comedy show, scheduled at Good Shepherd Auditorium on November 28 at 5:00 pm,” it said.
Was Faruqui’s stand-up show a charity special for late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s foundation?
Taking to Twitter, Munawar Faruqui wrote, “Putting me in jail for a joke I never did to cancel my show which has nothing problematic in it. This is unfair.”
Munawar said that hatred has triumphed. He wrote, “Month back, my team called Late Puneeth Rajkumar sir organization for charity which we will be going to generate from this show in Bangalore! We agreed to not sell the show in the name of charity as suggested by the noble organization”.
Nafrat jeet hai, Artist haar gaya.
Im done! Goodbye! INJUSTICE pic.twitter.com/la4xmaeQ0C— munawar faruqui (@munawar0018) November 28, 2021