Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has been summoned by the Kolkata Police for his "cook fish for Bengalis" remark during a political rally in Gujarat.

As per reports, an FIR was filed against Paresh Rawal following a complaint by CPI (M) leader and former parliamentarian Mohammed Salim.

Mohammed Salim has accused the Hera Pheri and Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge actor of trying to provoke riots with his speech and destroying the communal harmony between communities.

Following the complaint, Paresh Rawal has been asked to appear before the Kolkata Police before December 12.

While making a campaign speech for the BJP in Gujarat last week, Paresh Rawal had said, "Gas cylinders are expensive, but their price will come down. People will get employment too. But what will happen if Rohingya migrants and Bangladeshis start living around you, like in Delhi? What will you do with gas cylinders? Cook fish for Bengalis?”

His comment drew a huge backlash from the Bengali community including All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders.

Paresh Rawal later apologised for his remarks and said that by 'Bengali', he meant illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas.