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Thalapathy Vijay Faces Backlash Over Iftar Event: Muslim Cleric Issues Fatwa

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Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president Thalapathy Vijay is facing growing criticism after hosting an Iftar party that has triggered strong reactions from sections of the Muslim community. The Thalapathy Vijay Iftar event , held in Chennai, has now become the center of a religious and political storm, culminating in a fatwa issued by a senior Islamic cleric. Cleric Calls Out Thalapathy Vijay Over Muslim Controversy Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi , president of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), issued the fatwa warning Muslims in Tamil Nadu not to trust or support Vijay. He accused the actor of misrepresenting Islam and portraying Muslims as terrorists in some of his previous films. According to Maulana Razvi, the Thalapathy Vijay Muslim controversy reflects deeper issues of political opportunism, especially as the actor transitions into a political role. “In films like Beast , Vijay’s character indirectly associates Muslims with terrorism. Such portrayals dam...

TVK Chief Vijay Faces Fatwa Over Alleged Anti-Muslim Portrayals in Films

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Actor-politician Vijay , president of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), has become the center of a growing controversy after a prominent cleric from Uttar Pradesh issued a fatwa against him. The cleric, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi , who is the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), accused TVK chief Vijay of portraying Muslims negatively in several of his films. TVK chief Vijay Fatwa Calls for Boycott of TVK Leader Vijay The fatwa comes in response to a query from a Muslim individual in Chennai, who sought clarity regarding Vijay's public image and his recent political engagement. Maulana Razvi responded by warning the Muslim community of Tamil Nadu to “maintain distance” from TVK leader Vijay and refrain from supporting his political activities. “Vijay has consistently presented Islam and Muslims in a bad light in his movies,” said Maulana Razvi. “He has projected Muslims as terrorists, which is not just misleading but deeply hurtful. His int...