Kapil Sharma’s old video resurfaces amid IGL controversy; Netizens find another crass joke on parents

Popular comedian Kapil Sharma has found himself in the middle of an online debate after an old clip from The Kapil Sharma Show resurfaced. The clip, originally aired in February 2023, shows Kapil making a joke about cricket fans waking up early to watch matches and witnessing their parents argue before going back to sleep. His exact words, “Phir ye maa baap ki kabaddi dekh ke so jaate hain,” have now been put under the scanner amid the recent controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent and Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks.

The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent erupted after Ranveer Allahbadia, a social media influencer and judge on the show, made an inappropriate remark involving parents. During an episode, he asked a contestant, “Would you rather watch your parents... or join in once and stop it forever?” This statement did not sit well with viewers, leading to a major backlash. Complaints were filed against Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, and the show's organizers. As outrage grew, videos of the controversial moment were taken down, and legal action followed. FIRs were registered, and the show came under intense scrutiny for allowing such remarks to air.

In the midst of this uproar, fans began digging up past instances of questionable humor on television, leading to the resurfacing of Kapil Sharma’s 2023 clip. The video was shared by an Instagram account, @x.memez1, and quickly gained traction, racking up over three million views in less than a day. Many users pointed out that while Allahbadia faced severe criticism and legal trouble for his comment, Kapil’s joke, which also involved a reference to parents in an awkward context, did not receive the same level of backlash at the time.

Social media users expressed mixed reactions. Some questioned how such a joke was allowed on a so-called “family show,” while others defended Kapil, arguing that his intent was lighthearted.

With India’s Got Latent already in trouble, the resurfaced video has reignited discussions about the boundaries of humor on television. Whether Kapil will address the issue or let it pass remains to be seen, but this incident has undoubtedly sparked a debate on double standards in entertainment controversies.