As the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent continues to dominate headlines, an old joke by comedian Kapil Sharma has now come under the scanner. Social media users have unearthed a clip from Comedy Nights with Kapil, where Sharma made a double-meaning joke about children waking up early for a cricket match but witnessing their parents’ "kabaddi" instead.

The resurfaced clip has reignited debates over offensive humor in mainstream entertainment, with many questioning why Kapil Sharma’s jokes have never faced the same backlash as Allahbadia’s comments.

Social Media Reactions: A Case of Double Standards?

With the joke going viral on X (formerly Twitter), reactions have been divided. Some users pointed out the hypocrisy in public outrage.

One user wrote: "Kapil Sharma cracks such jokes on national TV, but when a YouTuber does it, it becomes a national issue. Double standards much?"

Another criticized mainstream Indian comedy, saying: "Trash content like The Kapil Sharma Show and Tarak Mehta is considered ‘family-friendly’ while fresh talent gets attacked for pushing boundaries."

However, some defended Sharma, arguing that comedy is subjective and that context matters.
"Kapil’s joke might be distasteful, but it was in the flow of a lighthearted comedy show. People need to stop digging up old clips just to create outrage."

The Larger Question: Where Should Comedy Draw the Line?

The backlash against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and now Kapil Sharma has sparked a larger debate: Is comedy in India being unfairly censored? While some argue that comedians should be held accountable for inappropriate jokes, others believe the outrage is selective and driven by personal biases.

With comedians, content creators, and now TV personalities coming under scrutiny, this controversy has opened up a broader conversation about humor, free speech, and cultural sensitivities in Indian entertainment.