Helal Khan calls Shilpi Samiti GS Joy ‘fascist’

Actor Helal Khan called Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association General Secretary Joy Chowdhury a “fascist” during a heated exchange at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) on Sunday (November 15).

The confrontation followed a protest programme at the BFDC gate against alleged attempts to destabilise the country through planned acts of violence. Joy and several association members were absent from the programme.

After the event, Helal confronted Joy at the association premises, expressing anger over his absence and his support for actor DA Tayeb.

Helal also criticised several people sitting outside the association office, calling them “fascists” and demanding that the BFDC be freed from their influence.

Joy later said Helal was angry because he had supported Tayeb and arrived late at the protest programme. He added that the people sitting outside were Tayeb's fans who had gathered for a birthday celebration.