Dhallywood actor Omar Sani has threatened legal action against individuals and social media pages spreading what he describes as false and misleading information about his wife, actress Moushumi, and their children.
Speaking to journalists at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) on Wednesday afternoon, the actor criticised online harassment of film personalities, the circulation of fabricated stories about their private lives and the disrespectful treatment of female artistes.
Sani warned that he would file a case unless posts containing false claims about his family were removed within 24 hours.
“Why are you using us to make money? What is the point? Who will benefit from that money? They have turned us into a business,” he said.
Recently, rumours circulated on social media alleging that the couple’s son, Fardin, had transferred the family’s property into his own name and forced his mother out of their home in the United States.
Sani rejected the claims as baseless, saying Fardin was currently in Dubai and Moushumi was in the US. He also claimed that the family owned no property there.
The actor said the online rumours had caused embarrassment for his family and that his son was distressed by the situation. According to Sani, Fardin had urged him to take action against those spreading the claims.
Sani also condemned intrusive speculation about his wife’s personal life, saying that a husband and wife living in different countries did not justify fabricated stories or public scrutiny.
“ My wife is not my concern; she is your concern,” he said, criticising those who repeatedly discuss the couple’s private affairs.
Beyond his family, Sani raised concerns about the negative portrayal of film personalities on social media. He criticised content that mocks female artistes over their appearance or exposes their private moments without consent.
“Have we committed a sin by entering the film industry?” he asked, adding that he remained proud of his family and career and wanted to continue acting.
He also called on Information Minister Andaleeve Rahman to help protect artistes’ dignity and ensure their safety. Sani warned that persistent online attacks and misinformation could discourage younger generations from entering the film industry.
The actor further objected to people recording artistes’ private moments at BFDC and sharing them online, questioning why performers were not being treated with basic respect.
Concluding his remarks, Sani urged people to stop spreading fabricated information to humiliate others. He said he had no objection to apologising if he had hurt anyone, but insisted that there was no justification for damaging someone’s reputation through false claims.
