Kapil Sharma finally broke his silence after being criticized for an alleged ‘racist’ comment directed at filmmaker Atlee during The Great Indian Kapil Show. The comedian has been receiving heavy trolling, with netizens claiming his remarks were inappropriate. However, Kapil has addressed the backlash head-on, urging people not to jump to conclusions.
Kapil Sharma Comments On Atlee
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
In the video, Atlee, who was on the show to promote his forthcoming movie, Baby John, was questioned by Kapil Sharma if anyone had ever failed to recognize him. Viewers were outraged by this comment because they saw it as a covert jab at Atlee’s attractiveness.
Atlee’s Dignified Response To Kapil Sharma Wins Hearts
Despite the controversy, Atlee’s response to Kapil’s question was widely praised for its grace. The filmmaker humbly replied that he was fortunate his first film was produced by AR Murugadoss, who appreciated his work and never judged him by his appearance. Atlee added, “One shouldn’t be judged by their looks, but by their heart.”
His calm and mature response struck a chord with viewers, garnering him a lot of praise on social media. Some praised Atlee’s respectful handling of the matter, while others were incensed by Kapil’s remark.
Kapil Sharma Hits Back At Trolls
Dear sir, can you pls explain me where n when I talked about looks in this video ? pls don’t spread hate on social media 🙏 thank you. (guys watch n decide by yourself, don’t follow any body’s tweet like a sheep). https://t.co/PdsxTo8xjg
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) December 17, 2024
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Kapil responded to a viral clip from the show. In his response, Kapil strongly denied mentioning Atlee’s appearance and denounced the propagation of hate speech on social media. He urged people to think for themselves and not blindly follow others’ posts. Kapil’s X post read:
“Dear sir, can you pls explain me where n when I talked about looks in this video? pls don’t spread hate on social media 🙏 thank you. (Guys watch n decide by yourself, don’t follow anybody’s tweet like a sheep).”
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada Calls Out Kapil Sharma
Amid the controversy, singer Chinmayi Sripaada also weighed in, criticizing Kapil Sharma for perpetuating outdated stereotypes in the name of comedy. Sharing the viral clip, she expressed her disappointment, saying:
“When will these ‘racist’ comments stop being passed off as humor? It’s disappointing, though not surprising, to see someone with Kapil Sharma’s influence make such remarks.”
The Bigger Conversation: Intent vs. Perception
Even though Kapil Sharma has clarified his position and denied any malice, this episode brings to light the continuous discussion about comedy, sensitivity, and audience perception. Comedians are increasingly criticized for how their jokes are received as inclusivity, and respect becomes more widely recognized.
What’s your take on Kapil Sharma’s reaction and Atlee’s dignified response? Let us know your thoughts!
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