Where is the support for Kiku? - Rishi K

Where is the support for Kiku?

Rishi Kapoor speaks up for Kiku Sharda, who was arrested for imitating a godman

Rishi Kapoor is never afraid to call a spade a spade. He has very strong reactions to comic actor Kiku Sharda's arrest for imitating a godman on the show Comedy Nights With Kapil. Rishi says, "I think it is ridiculous and outrageous to bloody arrest a comic actor for doing a funny act. However, I haven't seen the offensive' footage. And if Kiku has hurt anyone's religious sentiments then he should apologise, which he has. Baat wahin pe khatam. Why is he being hounded after the apology? They should now be graceful enough to accept his apology."

Rishi reiterates it's wrong to raise laughs at the cost of good taste. "A take-off on a religious figure is offensive. You can't ridicule religious sentiments."

However, he wonders what all the fuss about hurt sentiments is worth when "the godman himself behaves like a self-styled rock star, dressed in flamboyant clothes and hats. He is obviously dressing and behaving the way he does, to attract attention. Then why be offended when you get attention?"

Rishi is sympathetic towards Kiku. "Poor chap. He sources his satire from real life. And if he notices the flamboyant ways of certain sections, why punish him for it? Tum karte aisa kyon ho? Why do you dress and behave the way you do? If tomorrow I play a rock star in a movie, I may dress up the same way. Let me see how they arrest me. I'll sue the government if they touch me for dressing or behaving how I want."

Rishi is dismayed by the lack of support for Kiku. "Where is the support for Kiku from the entertainment industry? I think am the only Bollywood actor who comes out to support people in support of people in trouble. Others use Twitter only to wish each other on film releases, festivals and birthdays. Why don't they have the balls to address problems that happen all around us? I can be wrong in my observations, but I speak my mind. I am not afraid to accept my mistakes gracefully. When I say Radhe Ma is taking people for a ride I stand by my statement. Because it's the truth. God knows what happened to Radhe Ma."