A recent video of comedian and actor Kapil Sharma has been in discussion for his behaviour on popular show Comedy Nights with Kapil. Users have expressed a recurring concern that Kapil Sharma often insults people from the audience, crossing the line between humour and hurtful comments.
One particular incident sparked outrage when Kapil subtly insulted director Atlee’s looks during a recent episode of his show.
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Kapil made a comment that if producers were to meet Atlee for the first time, they would ask where Atlee is, mocking his appearance.
Kapil Sharma subtly insults Atlee’s looks?
Atlee responds like a boss: Don’t judge by appearance, judge by the heart.#Atlee #KapilSharma pic.twitter.com/oSzU0pRDS4
— Surajit (@surajit_ghosh2) December 15, 2024
He said that he was thankful to producer AR Murugadoss for producing his first film despite his looks. Atlee then responded graciously, saying that people should be judged by their heart, not their appearance.
The incident has raised questions about the limits of humour and whether Kapil Sharma’s comments were acceptable. Some called it body shaming.
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While humor is subjective, many viewers feel that Kapil Sharma’s insults have crossed the line, causing hurt and embarrassment to Atlee.
Kapil Sharma’s main sense of humour is body shaming. No one seems to object to it and he keeps earning money.
— Redditbollywood (@redditbollywood) December 15, 2024
One user wrote: “Comedians should be accountable for their words, and it’s essential for Kapil Sharma to be more mindful of his comments in the future.”
There has been discussion on the Reddit platform lately highlighting the need for comedians to be mindful of their words and to avoid hurting others in the name of humour, especially about Kapil Sharma who often insults his guests. Kapil’s comedy has been a topic of discussion for several years. An old Quora post also discussed the same.