The resurfacing of an old joke by Kapil Sharma in the wake of the Ranveer Allahbadia controversy has reignited discussions about the fine line between comedy and offensiveness in today’s evolving cultural landscape.
KAPIL SHARMA’S PAST JOKE SPARKS DEBATE
As the controversy around Ranveer Allahbadia’s remark on India’s Got Latent continues to escalate, social media has unearthed an old joke by comedian Kapil Sharma, which has left many stunned. The clip originates from his Comedy Nights with Kapil era, where he humorously touched on India’s obsession with cricket and films.
The resurfaced remark has triggered widespread discussions, with netizens debating whether past jokes—once considered harmless—should now be reassessed under a more sensitive and critical lens.
The uproar began with Ranveer Allahbadia’s inappropriate remark on Samay Raina’s show, where he posed a controversial question involving parents. Amid this backlash, Kapil Sharma’s “Maa baap ki kabaddi” joke has gone viral, further fueling the debate on the ethics of comedy and the responsibility of content creators.
WHERE DOES HUMOUR CROSS THE LINE?
This incident has intensified conversations on what should be deemed acceptable in comedy. While some defend the freedom of comedic expression, others argue that certain subjects should remain off-limits.
During his segment on cricket, Kapil Sharma highlighted how youngsters willingly wake up at 4 AM for a match—something they wouldn’t do for their studies. He joked, “Cricket ka match shuru hona tha 4 baje, aur phir yeh maa baap ki kabaddi dekh ke so jaate hain.” (The match was to start at 4 AM, and they end up watching their parents’ kabaddi and falling asleep.)
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One user commented, “Samay has always been a fan of Kapil. Both have impeccable timing.” Another remarked, “Kapil’s wit allows for interpretation—‘Kabaddi’ could simply mean a fight between parents. But Ranveer exaggerated a crude joke under the guise of dark humour to appear cool.”
In the original video, available on SET India’s channel, Kapil later clarified, “What I meant was that parents are often arguing with each other.”
THE RANVEER ALLAHBADIA CONTROVERSY
The controversy erupted after Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant on India’s Got Latent, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”
His remark was met with immediate outrage online, with many condemning it as highly inappropriate and distasteful. Despite issuing a swift apology, the backlash only grew, with critics calling for greater accountability and a reassessment of comedic boundaries, particularly on public platforms.
As social media remains divided, these incidents raise a crucial question—where should the line be drawn in the name of humour?
