7 Biggest Controversies of Bollywood Comedians
There are various comedy shows on various TV channels that have been entertaining the Indian audiences at homes for a long time. These shows are almost a sure shot winners fro their respective channels as the Indian audiences really dig these comedy show as they provide wholesome entertainment for the family. These comedy shows are also now the mandatory pit stops for film promotions by Bollywood stars, directors and producers.
Often, we see celebrities from different professions such as politics, sports, music, and writing coming on the show and having fun with the hosts and the performers and the viewers at home are entertained and get to see the funny side of their favorite celebs. But, sometimes, these comedy shows and their hosts cross the line and end up causing controversies that dominate the news headlines. here are 8 comedians who have been at the center of major controversies:
Kapil Sharma- India's favorite comedian has been at the center of many controversies with some of his remarks against different celebrities not going down well with the Indian audiences. But, when he drunkenly got into a fight with the fellow comedian on an airplane, that comedian left the show and Kapil had to check into rehab after some time.
Krushna Abhishek- The actor-comedian is quite infamous for his comedy show as his show is notorious for making rude remarks on the guests, judges and the audiences. These remarks don't bode well for some celebs and he was slammed for making fun of skin color of Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee. He apologized sometime later.
Kiku Sharda- The lovable comedian landed in a hot soup after imitating Dera Sachha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. His protestors threatened him and an FIR was also filed against him for hurting sentiments. He was also sent to 14-days police custody and forced to apologize.
Mallika Dua- The comedian accused actor Akshay Kumar of making her uncomfortable with sexist and misogynistic remarks on a comedy show.
AIB- The comedy group has been at the center of many controversies but they caused the biggest stir when they hosted the Ranveer Sing-Arjun Kapoor show. Almost every celebrity who attended along with the AIB team was booked for indecent behavior and hurling expletives and crude remarks in public.
Sugandha Mishra- The popular comedian was condemned for making fun of Lata Mangeshkar during an Award show bit. Every celebrity, especially from the music community, told her to apologize.
Tanmay Bhatt- The co-founder of AIB was roasted, abused and threatened after he mimicked legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar where they both abuse each other. He apologized later on.