Sports journalist Sushant Mehta is under fire online after a video containing Islamophobic remarks went viral on social media. In the video, Mehta is heard making controversial comments in response to an old video of Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui.
Who is Sushant Mehta?
Sushant Mehat manages a YouTube channel called "Sports Yaari," showcasing cricket player interviews, game analysis, and the latest updates on the Indian cricket team.The channel has 800k subscribers on YouTube and over 19k followers on another platform. The show, featuring Mehta and two to three others, offers enthusiastic reviews of matches. Additionally, he operates a sports website with the same name.
Why is Sushant Mehta trending on social media?
He faced criticism for making controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in response to an old video of Faruqui discussing Hindu deities. Mehta received backlash from various groups, with calls to boycott his show and demand an apology for his Islamophobic comments. Here's how people responded to his remarks:Making fun of religious beliefs and Holy Prophet PBUH is highly condemnable. Indian Muslims should boycott the clown named Sushant Mehta. #BoycottSushantMehta pic.twitter.com/le81mAB5ca
— Abubakar Bin Tallat (@AbubakarAbbasii) January 15, 2024
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