Kapil Sharma Faces Backlash For 'Racist' Joke On Filmmaker Atlee ...?
The Great indian Kapil Show: kapil sharma Faces Backlash For 'Racist' Joke On Filmmaker Atlee
Comedian kapil sharma has come under fire for making a joke about filmmaker Atlee's physical appearance on his show, The Great indian Kapil Show.Kapil commented on Atlee's look in the episode and asked the director, "Has it ever happened that you went to meet a star and they didn't recognize you? Many viewers found the comment offensive since it looked to make fun of Atlee's physical looks.
But atlee handled the situation very well, transforming a difficult situation into a tremendous message. He said, "Sir, in a way I understood your question. I'll try to answer. I am very thankful to AR Murugadoss sir because he produced my first film. He asked for the script, but he didn't see how I was looking and whether I was capable of it or not, but he loved my narration."He also added, “I think the world should see that. We should not judge by appearance. You have to judge by your heart."
Netizens Slam Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma's joke instantly gained condemnation, with many social media users labeling it as "racist" and "body-shaming," despite Atlee's composed answer.A person commented, "Kapil Sharma enjoys making fun of people as if he is perfect," while another user added, “Atlee responded appropriately. Kapil usually crosses his limits”.
Some of Kapil Sharma's supporters defended him by saying that atlee misinterpreted the humor. One admirer remarked, "Where’s the insult?"
One fan also wrote, "Kapil showed immense respect to atlee throughout the episode, and it was genuine. This is a misinterpretation of the situation."