Valmiki community files complaint against Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty for hurting sentiments

Mumbai: The Valmiki community has filed a complaint against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty for uttering a specific word that has hurt people’s sentiments.

During the promotion of his upcoming film Tiger Zinda Hai, Salman had reportedly used the word ‘bhangi’ while referring to his dancing skills. Shilpa too had reportedly used the aforementioned word to describe how she looks at home.

The use of the term ‘bhangi’ in an inappropriate way has apparently irked the Valmiki community who have lodged a police complaint and sought action against the film stars.

The Valmiki Samaj Action Committee Delhi Pradesh shared a copy of the complaint on Facebook.

Members of the Valmiki community in Agra protested against Slaman’s upcoming film Tiger Zidna Hai, which is slated to release on December 22.

According to a Zee Media report, dozens of people from the community reached the district headquarters and chanted slogans against the two actors. They have demanded action against the film stars.