A backstage incident from Mathira’s late-night talk show has turned into a major controversy, with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan now threatening legal action against the host.
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The feud erupted after a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the show went viral, showing Mathira appearing visibly uncomfortable with Chahat’s overly friendly demeanour.
Mathira expressed discomfort
Following the release of the clip, Mathira addressed the situation publicly, stating that she felt uneasy during Chahat’s appearance on her show.
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Her comments fueled speculation about what had transpired behind the scenes, leading to a flurry of reactions online.
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She also asserted that the BTS clips shared on the ‘Bado Badi’ singer’s social media handles were recorded and posted without her consent, and even after asking him to take those videos down, he did not do so.
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's response
Not one to stay silent, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has hit back, dismissing Mathira’s discomfort as a misunderstanding. He has now threatened to take legal action, accusing her of making baseless harassment allegations against him.
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He insisted that his actions were misinterpreted and that he had been unfairly portrayed in the controversy. He also claimed that he went to the show alone, without his team, that the videos posted on his social media accounts were recorded by the show’s team, who were present on the set during the time of recording and that he also got the clips from them.
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The dispute between Mathira and Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has caught the attention of social media users, with opinions divided on the matter.
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Some are supporting Mathira for speaking up, while others believe Chahat is being unfairly targeted. The incident has sparked a larger conversation about boundaries, consent, and personal comfort in the entertainment industry.