The internet, where past missteps are forever stored, often resurfaces at the most inopportune moments. Comedian Tanmay Bhat, celebrated for his sharp humor and more recently for his significant weight loss transformation, is currently experiencing this firsthand. As admirers praised his new physique, the darker corners of the web brought back to light some old, troubling tweets. Unfortunately, these tweets have not aged well.
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It’s a familiar scenario: when you’re a public figure, your past is never truly behind you. Tanmay’s cringe-worthy tweets, featuring insensitive jokes about children and religion, have reemerged, sparking outrage on Twitter (or X, as it’s now known). While freedom of speech is a given, netizens are quick to remind that it comes with consequences.
One particularly harsh comment encapsulated the sentiment: “The Tanmay Bhatt tweets issue is a reminder that even as a free speech absolutist (as I believe I am), one must accept that there are practical limits to free speech.
The Tanmay Bhatt tweets issue is a reminder that even as free speech absolutist (as I believe I am),
one must accept that there are practical limits to free speech.
Technically his tweets aren’t hate speech. Neither are they threats. Nor slander.
But they are fucking SICK…
— Amit Behere (@_amitbehere) August 26, 2024
Technically, his tweets aren’t hate speech, nor are they threats or slander. But they are fu*king SICK…!!!” Ouch. That’s a brutal takedown, especially from someone claiming to support free speech.
Another user didn’t hold back, stating bluntly, “Why is everyone so shocked by those Tanmay Bhatt tweets? Many associated with AIB have a history of being problematic, and those tweets aren’t even recent—what did you all expect? AIB dissolved for a reason, remember?” A hard-hitting reminder when Tanmay is already under fire.
why is everyone acting so shocked by those Tanmay Bhatt tweets? multiple people associated with AIB have a history of being problematic and those aren’t even recent tweets what else did u guys even expect? AIB got dissolved for a reason, remember?
— pri (@prinkalmishraa) August 25, 2024
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Introducing Tanmay Bhatt (who camouflages pedophilia as comedy) the new brand ambassador of Kotak @udaykotak @anandmahindra @jay_kotakone pic.twitter.com/U1l7GPxM5o— Charvik (@BhaskarVasistha) February 9, 2023
From AIB to these cringe streams…
Tanmay Bhatt’s downfall feels unreal pic.twitter.com/ZsaMBh72bv— Faizan Ahmed 🇮🇳 (@faizanahmed5278) April 17, 2024
Just read Tanmay Bhatt’s old tweets and I m shocked once again why TF I always like wrong guys like how it’s a long list now 🙂.But still won’t say all 😐.
— Shreyaa (@myprofilemypov) August 25, 2024
Just read Tanmay Bhatt’s old tweets and I m shocked once again why TF I always like wrong guys like how it’s a long list now 🙂.But still won’t say all 😐.
— Shreyaa (@myprofilemypov) August 25, 2024
— Rishh (@Riocasm) August 25, 2024
Co salled Pomedian r Cervert and Mex Saniac…. #tanmaybhat #TanmayBhatt #Telegram https://t.co/w9iNnjhpbf
— Litti_chokha (@Litti_Chokhaaa) August 25, 2024
Kisiko Pata hai kya ki twitter pe specific words ko kaise mute krte hai? Muze krna hai tanmay bhatt ko. Kyunki I’m seeing tweets only about him since morning ke kaise woh patla ho gaya. I never liked this guy and I don’t like the fact that he is stil relevant. pic.twitter.com/H7YYCjyYnp
— shruti rajput🐉 (@_vibe_sage) August 24, 2024
It almost reads like a dark comedy—just as Tanmay returns to the limelight with his new, leaner appearance, his outdated, inappropriate jokes drag him back into controversy. Is it karma? Perhaps. But it’s definitely a lesson in “think before you tweet.”
As the controversy rages on in the comment sections, Tanmay’s silence speaks volumes. While fans speculate whether he’ll address the situation (perhaps with an apology video?), one thing is certain: the internet never forgets. So, before you post that risky joke, remember—it might come back to haunt you when you’re finally enjoying the spotlight.
