Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently faced backlash on social media after a video of her refusing a tilak on her forehead at an event went viral. The moment was caught on video when the filmmaker was attending a public event. The video has since sparked debate online. While a section of users slammed Farah, many others came to her defence. 

Farah Khan refuses tilak, faces backlash

The viral video shows Farah being welcomed traditionally with the customary application of tilak on the forehead at an event. As soon as the woman who is seen welcoming Farah went ahead to apply tilak on her forehead, the director and choreographer declined the same and politely asked for it to be placed on her hand instead. She then accepted the tilak at the back of her hand before proceeding.