A viral clip from The Kapil Sharma Show has resurfaced amid the ongoing controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent and social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks. The video, originally aired in 2023, has sparked debate online, with many questioning why it did not face backlash at the time.
Kapil Sharma’s 2023 Joke Goes Viral
The resurfaced clip, now circulating widely on Instagram, was originally part of Kapil Sharma’s monologue from The Kapil Sharma Show aired on February 19, 2023. In the video, Kapil jokes about cricket fans waking up early for matches and witnessing their parents’ arguments before going back to sleep. The joke, which he later clarified as a reference to parental fights, received mixed reactions from the audience and guest Archana Puran Singh.
Instagram user @x.memez1 posted the clip with the caption, “Why wasn’t this issue raised?” The video has since gained over 3 million views in less than a day, sparking a debate about the double standards in comedy. Some social media users defended Kapil, arguing that his joke was more subtle, while others questioned why it went unnoticed when India’s Got Latent is under fire for a similar controversy.
Online Reactions
The resurfaced clip has divided opinions, with some netizens accusing the industry of bias. One user commented, “Kapil Sharma show is called a family show, but if an independent creator makes a similar joke, the entire country turns against him.” Another user defended Kapil, saying, “His joke was subtle and had limits, unlike the direct remark on India’s Got Latent.”
Others pointed out that comedy has boundaries, with one user stating, “Saying something directly and indirectly are two different things. That’s where limits matter.”
India’s Got Latent Controversy
The controversy erupted after India’s Got Latent judge Ranveer Allahbadia made a controversial remark to a contestant, asking, “Would you rather watch your parents… or join in once and stop it forever?” The comment sparked widespread backlash, leading to a formal complaint against Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the show’s organizers.
Double Standards in Comedy?
With Kapil Sharma’s old joke now under scrutiny, many are questioning the inconsistent reactions to similar content. While India’s Got Latent is facing formal complaints, The Kapil Sharma Show has largely escaped criticism for its past remarks. The debate continues as audiences reflect on the evolving standards of comedy and censorship in entertainment.
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