Twitter was in a shock after Indian born, British based chef Atul Kochhar posted an anti-Islamic tweet in response to a tweet from Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.

The tweet sparked major outrage and now the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, where the chef lends his name to popular Indian restaurant Rang Mahal, has officially and publicly distanced itself from the chef. Scroll for official statement.

This since-deleted tweet caused major backlash

This tweet was in response to the recent controversy surrounding TV show Quantico starring Priyanka Chopra.

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“It’s sad that you have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorised by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on you”

The tweet read

غرد هالتغريده ومسحها .. pic.twitter.com/40KDRWVybA

— أحمد خليفة (@_A_khalifa) June 11, 2018

Thousands blasted the chef and many called for a boycott of his restaurants

It is this normalisation of hate which is letting this celebrity chef get away with using such vile, provocative language against a community. @JWDubaiMarquis when you host iftaar evenings at marriott dubai, is this the spirit you celebrate ? pic.twitter.com/Cp7NY9htev

— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) June 11, 2018

And now JW Marriott Marquis Hotel has confirmed the hotel has terminated the contract and all association with the chef

In an email issued to press, the statement reads;

“Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul will no longer be associated with the restaurant and the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.

At the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai we pride ourselves on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion for our guests and associates across the hotel and our restaurants. We also remain committed to delivering the traditional culinary experience and high service standards that Rang Mahal is renowned for.”

JW Marriott Hotel representative

The chef has issued two apologies but has not commented on the termination of his contract

He apologized unreservedly to the Muslim community

Great to see a big brand hotel take a zero tolerance approach