Reality TV star and comedian Munawar Faruqui, the winner of Bigg Boss 17, was among the notable celebrities who attended a major musical night in Mumbai. The event was the concert of popular singer AP Dhillon, held on December 26 in the city.
Star-Studded Night at AP Dhillon's Concert
The concert attracted significant attention not only for the musical performance but also for its impressive celebrity turnout. Munawar Faruqui was spotted at the venue, enjoying the show in a relaxed and casual manner. He was seen in the audience alongside actress Riva Arora.
Videos and photographs from the concert quickly made their way onto social media, showing Faruqui immersed in the live experience. The event featured a strong presence from the entertainment industry, with other attendees including Mannara Chopra, Sanjay Dutt, Amol Parashar, and Tara Sutaria.
Addressing the Social Media Backlash
Prior to this public appearance, Munawar Faruqui found himself navigating a wave of online criticism. The controversy stemmed from a post he shared featuring Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2. Faruqui intended the post to symbolize brotherhood and positivity, but it instead sparked mixed reactions from netizens.
In response to the backlash, Faruqui took to his Instagram Stories to offer a clarification. He explained that a previous cryptic post of his was meant to highlight differing practices in charity work and was not aimed at any specific person. He emphatically stated that Elvish Yadav was never his target and that their bond remains solid.
"It only takes 1 call to resolve anything between brothers, and we did that," Munawar wrote, tagging Yadav in the story to confirm that any misunderstanding between them had been resolved.
Root of the Munawar-Elvish Controversy
The sequence of events began after Elvish Yadav shared a video about a child requiring an expensive injection worth Rs 9 crore. Subsequently, Munawar posted an ambiguous message that seemed to suggest some influencers receive payment to raise funds in the name of NGOs. This led to speculation that he was indirectly commenting on Yadav's actions.
Elvish responded with a video defending his intentions. The situation appeared to de-escalate when Munawar later posted a picture with Elvish, where Yadav was seen hugging him from behind. The caption read, "Rise Above Hate. Bhaichara kisi nafrat se boht upar hai aur is waqt humare desh ko pyaar ki zaroorat hai."
Despite the intention to quell rumors, the post continued to draw varied responses online. Through it all, Munawar has maintained that his relationship with Elvish Yadav is intact. Since his big win on Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui continues to be a prominent figure in the public eye, navigating both fame and occasional controversy.
