In a startling incident ahead of Eid, Munawar Faruqui, winner of Bigg Boss 17, faced a harrowing ordeal when he stopped at a sweet shop on Mohammad Ali Road in Mumbai. According to reports from the Times of India, a group of individuals targeted the stand-up comedian, pelting him with eggs as he made his way to an Iftar party, leaving his fans shocked by the unexpected turn of events.
The confrontation unfolded when Faruqui, intending to purchase desserts for the upcoming Iftar celebration, found himself subjected to public hostility—a first for any Bigg Boss winner. As recounted in the complaint lodged by the sweet shop owner, a hotel proprietor and his associates stormed into the establishment, verbally assaulting and physically attacking Faruqui before hurling eggs at him.
An insider revealed that the altercation stemmed from an invitation extended to Faruqui for an Iftar gathering at the assailant’s eatery in Minira Masjid. However, Faruqui opted for a different venue, triggering the violent backlash that ensued at the sweet shop.
A circulating video on Twitter captured the escalating confrontation, depicting Faruqui visibly distressed while his security personnel restrained him amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, reports highlighted Faruqui’s previous brush with controversy when he was detained during a raid on a hookah bar, where he was found smoking with friends. Although released by Mumbai police, he was warned of incriminating video evidence.
In response to the incident, Faruqui took to social media, sharing a cryptic message that hinted at his resilient spirit amidst adversity, quoting lyrics from Akshay Kumar’s song “Hookah Bar.”
Munawar Faruqui’s journey from stand-up comedy to winning Bigg Boss 17 has been marked by both triumphs and controversies. His camaraderie with fellow contestant Abhishek Kumar resonated with viewers, while allegations of double dating from Ayesha Khan added layers of intrigue to his narrative.