The popular comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show is facing backlash after a recent episode offended the Bengali community, leading to a legal notice. Host Kapil Sharma and co-star Krishna Abhishek parodied the renowned Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore’s famous poem Ekla Chalo Re, humorously changing it to “Pichla Chalo,” which sparked outrage.
Esteemed figures in Bengali literature and the arts, including poet Sujato Bandyopadhyay and musician Indradeep Das Gupta, criticized the episode. They highlighted the thin line between humor and disrespect, stating that crossing this line can lead to deep offense within the community.
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The Bango Bhashi Mahasabha Foundation has formally issued a legal notice to the show’s producers, accusing them of overstepping cultural and religious boundaries in a disrespectful manner.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan, who co-produced earlier seasons, has distanced himself from the controversy. His spokesperson confirmed that he and his production company are no longer associated with The Great Indian Kapil Show, which now streams on Netflix.
