Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui has courted controversy with a ‘joke’ about Justin Bieber.
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Comedian blasted for ‘insensitive’ joke about Justin Bieber’s face paralysis
A comedian who poked fun at Justin Bieber and his facial paralysis has been chastised by social media users…
Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui has courted controversy with a ‘joke’ about Justin Bieber.
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@munawar.faruqui/@justinbieber
A stand-up comedian who made light out of Justin Bieber’s face paralysis has faced backlash over his “insensitive comments”
Munawar Faruqui of India courted controversy after comparing the pop singer’s medical condition to his country’s state of affairs.
On Saturday 11 June, Justin Bieber shared a video update with his fans on why he was pausing his Justice world tour. The 28-year-old celeb revealed that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which had affected the nerves in his face and ear. As a result, the right side of his face had suffered from a temporary paralysis.
COMEDIAN’S JOKE ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER BACKFIRES
On Twitter, Manuwar reacted to news of Justin Bieber’s medical condition, and in particular his facial paralysis.
He tweeted: “Dear Justin Bieber, I can totally understand. Even here in India, the right side not working properly”.
Manuwar was seemingly referring to claims of corruption in the country. But many tweeps didn’t find the joke funny.
Here’s what tweeps had to say:
@tr_ind: “Such an insensitive comment on somebody’s health condition”
@KVBohra: “A little insensitive to compare Justin Bieber’s medical condition with what’s wrong in the world?”
@KundriiKiSundri: “Sorry… it’s not funny”
@NayanaAmol: “He’s using someone’s facial palsy for his humour. Illness is not a joke”
@imaryan_1828: “When you have no humour left and you connect two entirely different things!”
@__KAZINO: “ Using someone’s disability for comedy does not sit right + adding Indian politics into his dumb jokes, I don’t like!”
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ALSO READ: ‘Heartbreaking’: Woman with same syndrome as Justin Bieber speaks out
CELEBS SEND LOVE
Following Justin Bieber’s video health update, which has seen over 50 million views in just 3 days, fans from all over the world have sent their love and best wishes for a full recovery
Included were some of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry. See what a few of Justin Bieber’s celeb pals had to say below:
Shawn Mendes: “Love you so much. I admire you so much.”
Kehlani: “I love you dude, please take all the time you need!!”
DJ Khaled: “Love u brother! You will be great! Rest up, brother. We love u! GOD LOVES YOU! WE LOVE GOD! Love forever!”
Justin Timberlake: “Love you, bro. Prayers up and sending lots of healing vibes!”
Khloe Kardashian: We are praying for you! We love you!! Rest up! Everyone understands”
Bear Grylls: “You are very brave. You are going to be fine buddy… you are loved by many and will always keep you in their prayers.
Even SA’s DJ Zinhle shared: “I love you so much. You will be okay”.
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