New Delhi: On MonMunawar Faruqui apologizes for his controversial joke about Konkanis, addressing backlash and mixed reactions from social media users.day, Munawar Faruqui addressed the backlash he received for a controversial joke during one of his shows. The Bigg Boss 17 winner and stand-up comedian faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him making a disparaging remark about Konkani people. The statement, which involved Faruqui saying “Konkani log c****** banate hai” (Konkanis fool others), drew significant negative reactions on social media.
Apology And Clarification
In response to the backlash, Faruqui posted an apology video on X, where he expressed regret for his remarks. He explained that the joke was intended as light-hearted humor and not meant to offend anyone. Faruqui stated in Hindi, “I have noticed that some people are getting hurt over my clip and as a comedian, I don’t want to hurt anyone.” He added, “Maine jispe joke kiya tha wo logon ne bhi bahut enjoy kiya tha show. Show pe bhi sab log the, Marathi log the, Muslim log the, Hindu log the” (The people I made the joke about also enjoyed the show a lot. There were people from all backgrounds at the show — Marathis, Muslims, Hindus).
कोकणावर खूप खूप प्रेम आणि माझी माफी❤️ pic.twitter.com/pUSPYuZ9Kf
— munawar faruqui (@munawar0018) August 12, 2024
Social Media Reactions
Faruqui’s apology received mixed reactions from social media users. Some expressed support, with one user tweeting, “Always with you bhai (brother). No matter what…we all know you will never hurt someone.” Another fan commented, “Not needed but it’s good you spoke about it. Appreciated.” However, others criticized the comedian, with one tweet reading, “Darr gaya Munawar (You became scared).”
Faruqui concluded his apology with a message of reconciliation: “I want to apologise and say sorry to all. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra.” His attempt to address the controversy reflects his effort to maintain his audience’s trust while acknowledging the sensitivities involved.
