From being the go-to motivational expert and one of the best podcasters to landing in hot controversy, Ranveer Allahbadia has been in the headlines. Known for his self-improvement gyaan, he has now found himself in the middle of an outrage over his obscene remark on India’s Got Latent. Bollywood and TV celebs aren’t holding back! While veteran actor Mukesh Khanna went full Shaktimaan mode, demanding strict punishment, Mika Singh also jumped in, calling out the hypocrisy in the entertainment industry.
Mukesh Khanna Reacts on Ranveer Allahbadia’s Controversial statement
Shaktimaan fame Mukesh Khanna took to his YouTube channel, Bheeshma International, and shredded Ranveer for his controversial joke, calling it a serious offence. He wasn’t here for half-measures either – demanding harsh punishment for the podcaster.
“If someone were to ask me what should be done, I would say he should be caught and punished. Make him sit on a donkey with his face painted black and have him tour the nation,” he declared.
Khanna also slammed today’s no-boundaries comedy culture, saying,“There should be boundaries, even in terms of freedom.” The actor even joked, “If I were really Shaktimaan, I would drag him and throw him into the universe.”
Watch the full video here:
Mika Singh Stands With Diljit Dosanjh, Calls Out ‘Hypocrisy’ in the Industry
Mika Singh also had a few choice words for Ranveer Allahbadia and the India’s Got Latent controversy. But his bigger issue? The double standards in the industry.
Taking to Instagram, Mika Singh called the show ‘wahiyaat’ (absolute nonsense) and slammed the selective outrage that targets Punjabi singers but lets podcasters get away with controversial content.
“When Diljit or I sing about alcohol, we get slapped with notices immediately. Tum log ko yeh gadhe log nazar nahi aate? Tumhara farz nahi banta? Celebrities aur singers ko fat se notice bhej dete ho toh aap in gadho ko rok nahi sakte? (But these clowns go unnoticed? Isn’t it your duty to stop them?)”, Mika questioned.
Looks like the singer has had enough of the pick-and-choose culture when it comes to outrage.
Vir Das Joins the Chat: ‘What About Good Journalism?’
Comedian Vir Das, who has had his own share of controversy, also jumped into the conversation – but with a different angle. Taking to his Instagram stories, Das pointed out that while everyone debates what good comedy is, no one is asking what good journalism is!
“The consequences of your comedy on your career and audience are pretty instant. That’s a natural process. But we are also watching a bunch of irrelevant mainstream media anchors bordering extinction coming together to take down new media that gets millions more views, longer interviews, and far more impact than their bloated studios and fat salary at 1% of the cost. Whether you like the new media or not is irrelevant,” he stated.
A subtle jab at the news industry? Perhaps. But Das made it clear – if we’re questioning comedy, we should also be questioning journalism.
What Went Down: The Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy Explained
For those who missed the viral explosion, here’s a quick recap:
- Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate remark about parents and sex during an episode of India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina.
- The clip went viral, leading to massive backlash and multiple FIRs being filed against Ranveer and the show’s panellists.
- As the outrage grew, the episode was swiftly deleted, but the damage was already done.
- Ranveer later issued an apology, admitting that “comedy is not my forte”.
The Aftermath: FIRs, Backlash & What’s Next
With legal cases piling up and industry veterans like Mukesh Khanna, Mika Singh, and Vir Das all weighing in, it’s clear that this controversy isn’t dying down anytime soon. The internet is divided – some believe that Ranveer’s joke was blown out of proportion, while others are demanding strict action against such ‘irresponsible content’.
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