"Kapil, I am your biggest fan, but you have to stop this"
Renowned comedian Sunil Pal has stirred controversy with his recent criticism of Kapil Sharma’s upcoming show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, slated to premiere on Netflix.
In an Instagram video, Sunil expressed disappointment with the show’s promotional videos, citing inappropriate language and content.
He said: “The Kapil Sharma Show is coming soon.
“After watching the promo videos of the upcoming show on OTT, I am disappointed.
“Kapil Sharma is our comedy superstar. He is the king of comedy and people love him as a family entertainer.
“But his new show is coming now on OTT, and in its promo, I see filth, the use of dirty words. I feel like my language will be defeated here, and I cannot watch it.
“Kapil, I am your biggest fan, but you have to stop this… not just for me but for millions of your fans.”
Despite his admiration for Kapil Sharma, Sunil urged the comedian to refrain from incorporating foul language and objectionable content in the show, emphasising that families are the primary audience for such programming.
He also expressed his reservations about other team members, including Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda.
Sunil appealed to Kapil to maintain the wholesome nature of his comedy.
He urged his fellow comedian to consider the impact of his content on his vast fan base, emphasising the importance of steering clear of what he referred to as “filthy” elements.
Sunil Pal also criticised Netflix’s promotional tactics, likening it to the promotion of a “porn quota”.
He warned against succumbing to the influence of what he termed as “obscene elements,” urging Kapil Sharma to distance himself from such content creators.
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The Great Indian Kapil Show boasts a star-studded lineup, including Kapil Sharma, Krushna Abhishek, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and Archana Puran Singh.
It will stream on Netflix every week from March 30, 2024.
Speaking about the show, Kapil said:
“Finding our new home at Netflix has been one of the best things to have happened to us. And like we mentioned previously as well, ‘Bas Ghar Badla Hai, Parivaar Nahi’.
“We are excited and all geared up to entertain our fans not just in India, but across the globe.”
Despite the anticipation surrounding the show’s premiere, Sunil Pal’s remarks have sparked a debate about the boundaries of comedy and the responsibility of entertainers in shaping public discourse.
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