Veteran comedian Sunil Pal has officially addressed the viral chatter surrounding his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Fans and critics alike had speculated that the Laughter Challenge winner was “humiliated” after being subjected to sharp roasts by Gen-Z comic Samay Raina.
However, in a candid clarification on Monday, May 4, 2026, Pal dismissed the narrative of victimhood, stating that leg-pulling is the very soul of a comedy format.
“It’s a Comedy Show, Not a Battlefield”
Speaking about the episode which saw Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia join the cast following their recent India’s Got Latent controversy Sunil Pal insisted he took the jokes in his stride. “I don’t consider it humiliation because it’s a comedy show, and leg-pulling is constant there,” Pal told.
He further compared himself to Bollywood royalty to put things in perspective, noting, “Even Shah Rukh Khan becomes the butt of jokes on such platforms. If it were a serious show, I’d have a right to complain, but here, we both exchanged punchlines.”
A Clash of Ideologies, Not Personalities
Despite the on-screen camaraderie, Pal stood firm on his critique of modern comedy trends. He revealed that while he holds no personal grudge against Samay, he remains concerned about the reliance on profanity among younger comedians. Pal argued that with the vast access to education and the internet today’s “Gen-Z” comics possess, their subjects should be more refined. “My only request to young comedians is to use their massive platforms more responsibly and creatively,” he added, contrasting the current “abusive” trend with the clean, family-friendly humor of his generation.
Legacy vs. Viral Content
Reflecting on the evolution of the Indian comedy circuit, Sunil Pal highlighted that earlier comedians achieved success despite having fewer facilities and lower exposure. He emphasized that the audience has a “right to meaningful content,” expressing personal hurt over the shift toward profane language for quick laughs. While the appearance on Kapil Sharma’s show may have settled the “Atankvaadi” remark feud for the cameras, Pal’s comments suggest a lingering philosophical divide between the old school and the new age of Indian stand-up.