The latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show where Varun Dhawan and the Baby John cast showed up to promote their much-awaited movie turned a tad controversial. Kapil’s joke about filmmaker Atlee’s appearance didn’t just miss the mark, it hit a nerve. And Atlee? He served a response with class and wisdom and made sure he didn’t make anything awkward.
What did Kapil Sharma Say To Atlee?
Atlee is all smiles, ready to chat about Baby John, and Kapil decides to crack a joke about the director’s looks. While the audience might’ve laughed, Atlee wasn’t having any of it. He didn’t lash out, though. Instead, he schooled Kapil like a pro, saying, “In a way, I understood your question, so I’ll try to respond. I’m very grateful to AR Murugadoss sir, who produced my first film. When he asked for a script, he didn’t focus on how I looked or whether I was capable—he appreciated my narration instead. The world needs to see that; we shouldn’t judge people by appearances, but by their heart, they should be judged.”
Archana Puran Singh: Atlee’s On-Set Saviour
Kapil then tried his luck with Archana Puran Singh, but Atlee swooped in to defend her like a knight in shining armor. “Archana ma’am is the only saviour for me on this show. When she laughs, I laugh, because she sets the vibe,” Atlee declared. Archana, loving the support, teamed up with him instantly. “You and I are a team now,” she said with a laugh.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada took to X (formerly Twitter) to roast Kapil’s comments. “Will they never stop these crass and racist jibes in the name of comedy?” she asked, adding that someone as influential as Kapil should know better. Social media is now buzzing with mixed reactions, but one thing’s clear: people are done with humour at the expense of others.
Will they never stop these crass and racist jibes at his skin color in the name of ‘comedy’?
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) December 15, 2024
Someone with the amount of influence and clout like Kapil Sharma saying something like this is disappointing and unfortunately, not surprising. https://t.co/63WjcoqHzA
What’s Baby John All About?
Now, let’s not forget the real reason Atlee was on the show – Baby John. Directed by Kalees, the film is an action-packed Hindi remake of Atlee’s Tamil blockbuster Theri. Varun Dhawan leads the charge as the titular hero, with Keerthy Suresh making her Bollywood debut. Add Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and even a cameo by Salman Khan, and you’ve got a Christmas 2024 banger to look forward to.
The film’s journey has been just as exciting as its cast, with shooting spanning Mumbai and Kerala and a killer soundtrack by Thaman S. With Baby John, Atlee is all set to bring his signature masala to Bollywood.
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