Kapil Sharma is quite popular for his humor. The comedian has faced many controversies too. As a comedian turned actor, his disagreements with well-known personalities split opinions on social media. Let’s take a closer look at some of the Kapil Sharma’s Controversies and his significant clashes with celebrities
Kapil Sharma’s Tweet to Prime Minister Modi
This controversy took place in 2016 when Kapil Sharma took to Twitter and tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s official handle to complain about corruption. In an early morning tweet, he said, “I am paying ₹15 crore income tax for the last 5 years and still I have to pay 5 lakhs bribe to BMC office for making my office @narendramodi.” Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responded, promising stern action. However, Kapil faced criticism for not addressing the issue directly with BMC or the anti-corruption bureau. Later, he joked about his ‘drunk tweets’ during a Netflix comedy special, recounting how he fled to the Maldives immediately after the incident, spending ₹9 lakhs on his getaway. He quipped that Twitter should have come with a warning for his followers that it was a “drunk tweet.”
Kapil Sharma’s rift with Sunil Grover
This is the most talked-about rift between Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover. It escalated when they reportedly fought on a flight. Although they completely denied the incident, their statements varied whenever they were asked about it. Kapil denied any physical altercation, stating at an event that managing a large team was challenging for him. He emphasized that he hadn’t fought with Sunil Grover.
Kapil Sharma’s dig at Akshay Kumar’s interview with PM Modi
Kapil had referred to Akshay Kumar’s interview with one of the ‘famous personalities’ on whether he liked eating mangoes. The comedian was pointing out 2019’s interaction with PM Modi before the Lok Sabha elections. Akshay then responded on the show by insisting he name the person. Although several reports stated that Akshay refused to promote his film Bachchan Pandey on Kapil’s show, the duo finally came together for the comedy chat show.
Kapil Sharma’s controversy with Vivek Agnihotri
Vivek Agnihotri accused Kapil Sharma of not inviting them on his show because they weren’t big commercial stars. This happened during the release of The Kashmir Files. However, Anupam Kher clarified that Kapil had indeed invited him, but he declined due to the serious nature of the film. As he found it unsuitable for a comedy show.
Kapil Sharma landed himself in legal trouble for remarks on pregnant women
In one of his stand-up routines, Kapil Sharma made a controversial statement about how driving on a pothole-riddled road could help a poor pregnant woman deliver her baby. This remark made him land in trouble. A complaint was filed against him by an NGO, reaching the Maharashtra State Commission for Women.
Kapil Sharma accused of misconduct with women
One of the Kapil Sharma controversies also includes allegations of misbehaving with Monali Thakur, Tanishaa Mukerji, and other female guests at the IIFM (International Marathi Film Festival) Awards 2015. Later, Kapil shared a cryptic post on social media, acknowledging his imperfections and learning from his mistakes.
