Elvish Yadav has landed in controversy once again, this time for his racist and derogatory remarks about actress Chum Darang and her work in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. After facing backlash, Chum has finally spoken out, addressing the disrespectful comments and calling for an end to racism and discrimination.
Taking to her Instagram story, Chum penned a powerful statement, drawing a clear line between humor and hate. She emphasized the importance of respecting people’s identities, names, and achievements, condemning Elvish’s remarks.
“Disrespecting someone’s identity & name is not ‘fun.’ Mocking someone’s achievements is not ‘banter.’ It’s time we draw the line between humor and hate. What’s even more disappointing is that this wasn’t just about my ethnicity—my hard work and a film backed by a visionary like Sanjay Leela Bhansali were also disrespected,” she wrote.
Chum further extended her support to those facing racism, writing, “To my fellow Northeasterners and everyone who has faced racism—I see you, I hear you, and I stand with you. We all deserve respect, dignity, and equality. Let’s raise our voices against racism and promote a culture of empathy, kindness, and understanding. #NoRoomForRacism #NotOkayWithRacism.”
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The controversy began when Elvish Yadav, during a conversation with Rajat Dalal, mocked Karanvir Mehra’s choice of women and made derogatory remarks about Chum Darang. His comment, which quickly went viral, indicated that Chum was unattractive and even mocked her name.
