Kapil Sharma accused of misbehaving with journalist after critical report

In 2018, Kapil Sharma found himself at the centre of controversy after he was accused of threatening a journalist who had written a critical report about him. The matter had escalated to police complaints from both sides at the time, sparking widespread media attention.

Recently, the journalist spoke about the incident during an interview on the podcast Meri Saheli, sharing new details. He claimed that Kapil Sharma personally called him following the publication of the story and subjected him to verbal abuse. “It was 24th April, 2018, I got a call from Kapil Sharma, where he said that whatever I write was against him, and he started abusing me. He spoke very badly; with that incident, Kapil made a fool of himself, he told the world what kind of a person he is," he said, as quoted by Indian Express.

The journalist further highlighted how unusual such behaviour was in the industry. “There are so many actors who have had issues with the media in the past, about what they write, but nobody has behaved like this. You don’t want to do an interview, that’s your call, you have an objection to a story, you can write to us or comedown to our office and talk, there is always a way to raise your objection. But he kept saying things, and the public just saw the real Kapil Sharma then. The one who dances with Govinda and laughs with Archana Puran Singh, mujhe toh woh real Kapil Sharma nahi lagta," he added.

On the professional front, Kapil Sharma continues to host the third season of his television show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. He was also seen in the film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, which released in December 2025. The movie struggled at the box office initially, affected by the Dhurandhar wave, but was re-released earlier this month in hopes of better reception.

While the 2018 controversy resurfacing has reignited discussions about celebrity-media relations, Kapil Sharma has largely remained focused on his ongoing projects and public appearances. The episode serves as a reminder of the challenges actors sometimes face when dealing with critical reporting, and the delicate balance between public image and personal conduct.