Charlie Mullins, owner of Pimlico Plumbers, has been identified as the guest presenter at the British Curry Awards who was accused of cracking a ‘racist’ remark.
Dr Ranj Singh has criticised a ‘racist’ joke at the British Curry Awards which saw a ‘white guest presenter’ say, ‘Why has India never won the World Cup? Because every time they get a corner, they build a shop on it’
The tycoon was criticized by TV doctor Ranj Singh for his remark, “Why has India never won the World Cup?” Because whenever they obtain a corner, they construct a store on it.
Mullins said in a statement to MailOnline this afternoon, ‘It was an honor to be a guest at the British Curry Awards, and I had a fantastic evening with a group of hard-working entrepreneurs doing good things for charity. I did not want to offend anyone with anything I said, and if I did, I really regret it.
I had a terrific day, and I know that we collected a substantial amount of money for some very worthy charities.
Dr. Ranj Singh criticized a “racist” remark made by a “white guest presenter” at the British Curry Awards, who said, “Why has India never won the World Cup?” Because they develop shops on every corner they acquire.
Pimlico Plumbers CEO Charlie Mullins (pictured) was identified as the guest presenter at the British Curry Awards who was accused of uttering a ‘racist’ remark.
Dr. Ranj, 43, who stated that he was’slightly quoting’, also criticized the choice to choose comedian Hugh Dennis as the major host along with a ‘all-white judging panel’ and ‘90% white performers’
Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins (pictured) was revealed as the guest presenter accused of telling a ‘racist’ joke at the British Curry Awards
In addition, the host of This Morning criticized the event’s organizers for auctioning a piece by Winston Churchill because of his “difficult” connection with Indians and Bengalis “in particular.”
Critics of the renowned wartime Prime Minister hold his actions responsible for the 1943 Bengal famine, which killed up to four million individuals. Additionally, he once referred to the Indians as a “hideous race with a beastly religion.”
Hugh Dennis presented the annual awards, which British prime minister David Cameron called the “Curry Oscars.” Other guests included Chris Tarrant, former footballer David
Pimlico Plumber boss Charlie Mullins is the guest presenter accused of telling a ‘racist’ joke
After the event, Dr Singh published an open letter to the British Curry Awards in which he claimed he was ‘not the only person that felt uncomfortable tonight’
Seaman, and the MP Chris Grayling.
Former Apprentice candidate Saira Khan, actors James Cosmo and Nina Wadia, cricketer Phil Tufnell, and reality television personalities Nadia Essex and Farah Sattaur were also present.
Pimlico Plumber boss Charlie Mullins is the guest presenter accused of telling a ‘racist’ joke
Dr. Singh, who is also a doctor for the National Health Service, felt obliged to speak out on Twitter while attending the ritzy event at Evolution in London on Monday night.
During the ceremony, he posted a little video of his table, the stage, and other guests with the caption, ‘It’s so great to be at the #BritishCurryAwards tonight… honoring the finest Asian food! However, why have the entire judging panel, emcee, and even the majority of artists on stage been white? We can perform better!
He added the hashtag “representation counts” and mentioned the event’s primary sponsor, Just Eat.
The guest host, Charlie Mullins of Pimlico Plumbers, is accused of cracking a ‘racist’ joke.
Dr. Singh, who is also a doctor for the National Health Service, felt impelled to voice his opinion on Twitter while attending Evolution in London on Monday night.
Dr Singh said the ‘racist’ joke was made by a guest presenter rather than the host, Hugh Dennis
Dr. Singh stated that the “racist” remark was made by a guest host and not the show’s host, Hugh Dennis.
After the occasion, Dr. Singh released an open letter to the British Curry Awards in which he said that he was not the only one who felt uneasy.
He stated, ‘It was an honor and privilege to be invited as a guest to tonight’s British Curry Awards. First, I’d want to applaud this outstanding organization for its efforts to honor our Asian community.
However, when the emcee is white, the whole judging panel is white, and more than 90 percent of the artists onstage are white, are we accurately reflecting our community? And to top it off, we’re telling a racist joke on stage and auctioning off a work by Winston Churchill, whose connection with India (and Bengalis in particular) is problematic?
“We are superior than this.” We are a great people. We have accomplished so much and have so much more to give. Let’s do better together.’
In the caption, he wrote: “I am unable to remain silent… Sincerely, @BritCurryAwards Please, let’s discuss this. I’m not berating you because I know you have good intentions and are putting out your best effort. And you’ve raised a tremendous amount for charity. However, we are superior to this.
After the occasion, Dr. Singh released an open letter to the British Curry Awards in which he said that he was not the only one who felt uneasy.
In a later tweet, the former Strictly Come Dancing competitor elaborated, ‘I am very proud of my background, my community, and those who came before me to allow me to do what I do. Therefore, I cannot remain mute on matters of vital importance.
We are not immune to criticism (and that includes me). We are nonetheless open to learning and growth.
Mentioning the ‘racist joke,’ he tweeted: ‘Slightly paraphrased, but this is a joke made tonight by a white guy on stage at the @BritCurryAwards: ‘Why has India never won the World Cup? Because whenever they obtain a corner, they construct a store on it.
He remarked, “I’m sorry, but how is this acceptable?”
In a video message during the celebration, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his support for the curry sector.
The British Curry Awards, Just Eat, and Hugh Dennis’s representative have been asked for comment by MailOnline.
Hugh Dennis, the comedian who presented the prizes, did not make the contentious remark.