Casting director Mukesh Chhabra is facing intense criticism on social media after a recent video surfaced in which he was seen shoving Dilip, the personal chef of choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan. The moment, captured in Farah’s latest vlog, was meant to be light-hearted—but viewers were quick to condemn Chhabra’s behavior, calling it disrespectful and uncalled for.
The incident took place during a humorous segment in which Farah Khan, in her usual playful style, attempted to help Dilip land a role in a film. She brought him along to Mukesh Chhabra’s casting studio, jokingly pitching him as an aspiring actor. In the video, Farah and Dilip are seen preparing biryani together, and at one point, she asks him to position himself under better lighting to improve his visibility on camera. Teasingly, she warns that if he doesn’t stand smartly, other actors might steal the spotlight.
Taking her words in stride, Dilip cheekily stepped in front of Farah, pretending to hog the camera and claiming he had now blocked her. Mukesh Chhabra, who was present during the filming, responded by grabbing Dilip’s arm and forcefully pushing him to the side. He even pointed a finger at him, seemingly irritated, despite the clear tone of playfulness in the moment.
This brief but jarring act triggered a wave of criticism, especially among Farah Khan’s loyal fanbase and users on Reddit. In the comment section of the vlog, viewers expressed their disappointment and anger. One commenter said, “Mukesh Chhabra was unnecessarily rude to Dilip. No one has treated him like that before. We love you Farah ma’am and Dilip!” Another sarcastically wrote, “The real actor here is Chhabra—he’s just pretending to be nice.”
Several viewers questioned Chhabra’s sense of decency. One fan asked, “Why would anyone treat another person like this? Every human being deserves dignity, no matter their profession. Dilip is the real star of this vlog.” Another outraged viewer added, “So what if he stepped in front? He was just joking! Who gave Mukesh the right to lay hands on him? If he treats someone else’s staff this way, imagine how he behaves with his own team!”
Reddit, too, was abuzz with similar outrage. One user remarked, “Mukesh grabbed him with unnecessary force. He clearly didn’t understand that Dilip was just joking around.” Another added, “That was completely inappropriate. Physical aggression is never okay.” A popular comment read simply, “Disgusting.” One more viewer wrote, “Even if this whole scene was staged, it’s still not acceptable to treat anyone like that. There’s nothing funny about humiliation.”
As the backlash mounts, both Mukesh Chhabra and Farah Khan have yet to issue any statement regarding the matter.
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Taking her words in stride, Dilip cheekily stepped in front of Farah, pretending to hog the camera and claiming he had now blocked her. Mukesh Chhabra, who was present during the filming, responded by grabbing Dilip’s arm and forcefully pushing him to the side. He even pointed a finger at him, seemingly irritated, despite the clear tone of playfulness in the moment.
This brief but jarring act triggered a wave of criticism, especially among Farah Khan’s loyal fanbase and users on Reddit. In the comment section of the vlog, viewers expressed their disappointment and anger. One commenter said, “Mukesh Chhabra was unnecessarily rude to Dilip. No one has treated him like that before. We love you Farah ma’am and Dilip!” Another sarcastically wrote, “The real actor here is Chhabra—he’s just pretending to be nice.”
Several viewers questioned Chhabra’s sense of decency. One fan asked, “Why would anyone treat another person like this? Every human being deserves dignity, no matter their profession. Dilip is the real star of this vlog.” Another outraged viewer added, “So what if he stepped in front? He was just joking! Who gave Mukesh the right to lay hands on him? If he treats someone else’s staff this way, imagine how he behaves with his own team!”
Reddit, too, was abuzz with similar outrage. One user remarked, “Mukesh grabbed him with unnecessary force. He clearly didn’t understand that Dilip was just joking around.” Another added, “That was completely inappropriate. Physical aggression is never okay.” A popular comment read simply, “Disgusting.” One more viewer wrote, “Even if this whole scene was staged, it’s still not acceptable to treat anyone like that. There’s nothing funny about humiliation.”
As the backlash mounts, both Mukesh Chhabra and Farah Khan have yet to issue any statement regarding the matter.
