Ranbir Kapoor and Family Face Backlash Over Viral Christmas Video, Controversial Fallout1

Ranbir Kapoor and Family Face Backlash Over Viral Christmas Video, Controversial Fallout

Sanjay Tiwari, represented by his attorneys Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra, has formally lodged a complaint at Ghatkopar police station, alleging that Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and his family members have committed an offense against religious sentiments in a widely circulated Christmas celebration video. The video shows Ranbir Kapoor pouring liquor on a cake and setting it ablaze while uttering the phrase “Jai Mata Di.” As of now, no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered for this incident.

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According to the complaint, Sanjay Tiwari contends that the video portrays Ranbir Kapoor intentionally using intoxicants during the celebration of another religion’s festival, accompanied by the chant of “Jai Mata Di.” The complaint emphasizes that in Hinduism, the fire god is traditionally invoked before other deities, making Kapoor’s actions offensive and disrespectful to religious sentiments.

The accusation against Ranbir Kapoor specifically revolves around the alleged insult to Sanatan Dharma, as he is accused of invoking Hindu deities by incorporating intoxicating elements in the celebration and offering them to fire during a festival of another faith. Despite the online availability of a copy of the complaint, no FIR has been filed to date. The complainant is urging authorities to invoke sections 295(A), 298, 500, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, but as of now, legal action is pending.

The controversy surrounding Ranbir Kapoor’s viral Christmas video has intensified as the Mumbai resident who filed the complaint seeks legal recourse against the actor and his family. The detailed copy of the complaint, accessible online, outlines the accusations against Ranbir and his family, asserting that they deliberately invoked Hindu deities by incorporating intoxicating liquor into the celebratory cake and offering it to fire during a festival of another religious community. The complainant has urged law enforcement to initiate action against Ranbir Kapoor under sections 295(A), 298, 500, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, no Fi

rst Information Report (FIR) has been registered in the case as of now. The complainant’s demand for legal action underscores the perceived insult to the Sanatan Dharma and the deliberate nature of the actions portrayed in the Christmas video.

This incident has sparked discussions about cultural sensitivity and religious respect, with the complainant asserting that Ranbir Kapoor’s actions were intended to insult the Sanatan Dharma. The controversy is expected to unfold further as authorities weigh the legal implications of the complaint and decide whether to proceed with a formal investigation. Ranbir Kapoor and his family members have yet to publicly address the allegations, and the public awaits developments in this unfolding controversy.

As per PTI reports, Sanjay Tiwari, the complainant who submitted the grievance at Ghatkopar police station with legal representation from Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra, alleges that the actor, in the video, deliberately pours liquor on a cake and ignites it while uttering “Jai Mata Di.” The complaint contends that in Hinduism, the fire god is traditionally invoked before other deities, making the use of intoxicants by Ranbir and his family members during the celebration of a different religious festival, along with the chant of “Jai Mata Di,” a deliberate act. This, as per the complaint, caused distress to the complainant’s religious sentiments.

The Kapoor family gathers annually for the traditional Christmas lunch, and this year held special significance as Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt proudly introduced their daughter, Raha Kapoor, to the public on this occasion. The family, including the couple and their daughter, arrived at Sashi Kapoor’s residence for the festive lunch. Subsequently, Ranbir and Alia took a moment to present Raha to the paparazzi, leading to the widespread circulation of the first pictures of the one-year-old on the internet that day.

Karisma Kapoor, along with her children Samaira and Kiaan, graced the Christmas lunch with their presence. The gathering also included Karisma’s parents, Babita and Randhir Kapoor, as well as Sashi Kapoor’s son, Kunal Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor’s extended family was well-represented, with the attendance of his aunt Reema Jain’s family. Armaan Jain and Aadar Jain were joined by their respective partners, and the festive occasion also saw the presence of Agastya Nanda and Navya Naveli Nanda.