Ashish Chanchlani Steps Back Amid Controversy, Jaspreet Singh Faces Backlash for Kerala Joke









Ashish Chanchlani's Announcement

Ashish Chanchlani shared on Instagram that he’s skipping the Captain America: Brave New World screening in Mumbai on Valentine’s Day due to health issues.

Legal Consequences

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Jaspreet Singh's 'Kerala Saar' Joke Sparks Outrage

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Malayalis Respond to the Controversy

[{"selector":"#anim-87e5333a-8998-416b-9d1a-8acb26d77c52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.091521738438753%, 16.891891891891888%) scale(1.3378378378378377)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Many Malayalis slammed Singh’s joke online, highlighting Kerala’s literacy, civic sense, and progressive values to counter the stereotype. Learn more