Kunal Kohli has added a relatable twist to the ongoing food safety drive in MaharashtraThe filmmaker jokingly urged FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to turn his attention to kitchen shelves and refrigerators in Indian homes
Published: August 23, 2026, 2:00 PM IST
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Kunal Kohli and Tukaram Mundhe (PC: Instagram)
Food safety inspections have been making headlines across Maharashtra, with FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe leading a strict drive against restaurants and food establishments found violating safety rulesBut Hum Tum and Fanaa filmmaker Kunal Kohli has now brought the conversation much closer to homeIn a light-hearted social media post, the Hum Tum director suggested that the food safety checks should also make their way into Indian kitchensHis reason? Those forgotten packets and bottles sitting quietly at the back of shelves and inside refrigeratorsKohli’s post struck a familiar chord because almost every household has that one food item that has been sitting untouched for far too long.
Kunal Kohli urges Tukaram Mundhe to inspect Indian homes
Kunal Kohli shared an Instagram story on Sunday, August 23, making a tongue-in-cheek request to Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheThe filmmaker suggested that Mundhe should conduct checks of kitchen shelves and refrigerators in Indian households.
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Kohli pointed out that such a drive could uncover expired food products that have been sitting in homes for yearsHe highlighted how these items can remain neatly stored, with bottles and packets even being cleaned from time to time, despite never actually being used.
The filmmaker’s post was clearly made in a humorous tone, but the point behind it is something many households can relate to — forgotten food products can easily remain in kitchen cupboards long after their expiry dates.
What did Kunal Kohli say about Tukaram Mundhe?
Taking to Instagram stories, Kohli asked Mundhe to “raid” kitchen shelves and refrigerators across Indian householdsHe then encouraged people to carry out their own “Tukaram Munde cleaning” at home by checking what has been stored away in their kitchens.
He wrote, “I request Tukaram Munde to raid kitchen shelves & refrigerators in Indian Households across the countryThere will be expired items, from years ago, neatly & safely preserved, the bottles & packets wiped clean every month & put back on the shelf or refrigerator never to be used again. Chalo let’s do a Tukaram Munde cleaning of our kitchen shelves & refrigerator#tukarammunde @tukaram_ias”
Kunal Kohli’s Instagram story (PC: Instagram)
The filmmaker’s post comes at a time when the Maharashtra FDA has intensified its inspections of restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and other food-serving establishmentsThe department has also been checking businesses supplying food through online delivery platforms
Kohli’s suggestion essentially turned the spotlight from commercial kitchens to something much more familiar – the kitchen at homeHis post also serves as a reminder to check expiry dates before using old packaged foods, especially products that have been sitting untouched for months or years.
Maharashtra FDA’s ongoing food safety crackdown
The Maharashtra FDA has been carrying out inspections across several food-related establishments, with officials focusing on hygiene, food handling, and compliance with safety regulations.
The department’s recent checks have included restaurants and eateries, as well as concerns involving adulterated milk, online food stores, junk food sold around schools and banned products such as gutka and tobacco-containing pan masalaAction has included licence suspensions and improvement notices where violations were found
Meanwhile, Mundhe has also urged consumers to pay attention to cleanliness, check whether food establishments are properly registered and licensed, and make more mindful choices when eating outside.
