The latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show season 4, featuring the triumphant Indian women's cricket team and their coach Amol Muzumdar, has ignited an unexpected controversy online. The light-hearted segment took a contentious turn when host Kapil Sharma drew a comparison between the coach and a beloved Bollywood icon, leading to a heated exchange on social media platform X.
The On-Screen Banter That Started It All
During the show, Kapil Sharma praised Amol Muzumdar for his role in the team's World Cup victory. In a moment of humorous praise, Kapil told the coach, "Since you won the cricket World Cup, do you know that people are comparing you to Shah Rukh Khan from Chak De online? Seriously, sir. You are handsome too. Do you feel like Shah Rukh?" Coach Muzumdar smiled and modestly replied, "No, not like Chak De."
However, before he could elaborate, cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues playfully interrupted, accusing the coach of being dishonest. "He is lying; he even changed his name from Amol Muzumdar to Kabir Muzumdar," she joked, referencing Shah Rukh Khan's character name, Kabir Khan, in the hit 2007 sports film Chak De! India.
Social Media Backlash and Kapil's Fiery Reply
The joke did not sit well with a section of the audience. One user on X strongly objected, pointing out that Shah Rukh Khan's role was actually based on the life of former hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi. The user criticized Kapil, writing, "Idiot @KapilSharmaK9 should know that the real hero was Mir Ranjan Negi not Kabir Khan the reel hero! I wish Amol Muzumdar had fact check this clown."
Known for his active social media presence, Kapil Sharma swiftly clapped back. He defended his comment, clarifying the context. "Dear sir when did I say Kabir khan? I said Shahrukh khan, and it was in a humorous way, which you will never understand bcoz apka taansane to besura hai hahaha, anyways happy new year. Stay happy n spread happiness," he replied.
Fans Rally in Support and the Show's Successful Return
Following Kapil's response, several fans of the show came to his defense. An advocate user noted, "Did he said Kabir Khan ? He just made a reference of a film." Kapil reposted this, thanking the user and adding, "Yes my lord, that’s what I wanted to say, who explain it better than a lawyer, thank you."
When another fan advised him to ignore critics, Kapil responded in his signature humorous style, "I know Gupta ji, I was just sitting in the toilet that time. Kuch alag se time nahi nikala maine inko reply karne ke liye. Hahaha, Happy new year to you too sir."
This incident comes on the heels of a successful return for The Great Indian Kapil Show season 4, which premiered with global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the first guest. The show continues to be a major platform for celebrity interactions, often blending comedy with candid moments.
