Complaint against Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty over ‘casteist’ slur

A written complaint has been submitted against actors Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty Kundra for using the word ‘Bhangi’ on a television show that hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community. The complaint states that the actors has intentionally insulted and intimidated the community with the intent to humiliate and abuse as well as prompt and encourage feelings of ill-will.
Salman Khan had allegedly used the word ‘bhangi’ during the promotion of his film Tiger Zinda Hai, while referring to his dancing skills while Shilpa Shetty reportedly used it to describe how she looks at home.