Kapil Sharma Breaks Silence on Racism Accusations After Atlee Show Controversy

The comedian’s tweet addressing the trolling has split the internet, with some slamming him and others defending his intentions.

December 17, 2024: Last weekend, comedian Kapil Sharma found himself at the center of controversy after hosting the team of Baby John on his comedy show. Director Kalees, writer-producer Atlee, and lead actors Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi brought laughter to the episode, but one moment sparked intense debate online. A question Kapil posed to Atlee was interpreted by many as a subtle insult, with accusations of racism and body shaming quickly surfacing.

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During the episode, Kapil asked Atlee, “Atlee sir, aap itne young hain aur itne bade director-producer ban gaye hain. Kabhi aisa hua hai ki kisi star ko laga hi na ho ki aap Atlee hain? Usne kaha ‘where is Atlee?’” (Translation: “Atlee sir, you’re so young and such a big director-producer. Has it ever happened that someone mistook you for not being Atlee?”) While Atlee responded graciously, urging people not to judge by appearances but by the heart, netizens were quick to criticize Kapil, accusing him of implying something about the filmmaker’s looks.

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As clips of the exchange went viral, Kapil Sharma faced severe trolling online. Responding to the controversy, Kapil broke his silence on X (formerly Twitter). Retweeting a post that criticized him, Kapil wrote, “Dear sir, can you pls explain me where n when I talked about looks in this video? Pls don’t spread hate on social media 🙏 thank you. (Guys, watch n decide by yourself, don’t follow anybody’s tweet like a sheep).”

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Kapil’s defense has left the internet divided. While some social media users continued to criticize him, saying he “implied” a jab at Atlee and calling him a “shameless fellow,” others defended the comedian, claiming his words were taken out of context. One user pointed out, “Kapil was clearly talking about how young Atlee looks for someone so accomplished, not his looks or skin tone.” Another added, “He literally did not say anything about Atlee’s looks—people are twisting it unnecessarily.”

Meanwhile, critics persisted, with one troll writing, “You laughed when Atlee called it out—that says it all. Don’t act innocent.”

As the debate rages on, Kapil Sharma’s remarks have once again raised questions about comedy, intent, and audience interpretation. While some see his question as harmless banter, others believe comedians like Kapil need to tread more carefully on sensitive topics.

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