Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar voiced his dissatisfaction at being copied in “bad taste” by a comic on a TV show. The mimicry was in “bad taste,” the filmmaker said on his Instagram Stories.
He continued by saying that he would expect trolls to act in this way, but not those in the film industry. Despite not naming the show or the comedian, many on social media believe Karan Johar was alluding to Kettan Singh, who played him on Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge.
“I was sitting and watching television with my mom…and saw a promo of a reality comedy show on a supposedly respectable channel… a comic was mimicking me in exceptionally poor taste…I expect this from trolls and faceless and nameless people but when your own industry can disrespect someone who has been in the business for over 25 years, it speaks volumes about the times we live in…this doesn’t even anger me it just makes me sad!” Karan wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Film producer Ekta Kapoor posted Johar’s message on her Instagram Stories and showed her support for him. “This has happened so many times! Ugly humour sometimes on shows. And even at award functions. And then they expect you to attend! Karan, please ask them to imitate one movie or classic of yours,” Ekta wrote. Karan reposted the story and replied, “Love you, Ektu.”
Many social media users raced to Reddit, X, and Instagram in an attempt to understand Karan’s mysterious statement. Many believed he was speaking to Kettan Singh, the comic from Madness Machayenge on Sony TV. The conclusion was predicated on a recent Instagram and TV campaign the station executed. Kettan impersonated Karan in the teaser and made fun of his show, Koffee with Karan.
Kettan referred to the comedy show as ‘Toffee with Churan.’ Throughout his performance, he made fun of him by letting go of a tonne of star babies and making fun of Karan’s dancing habit.
Take a look at the video below. The event was judged by Huma Qureshi. Along with Harsh Gujral, Snehil, Ankita Shrivastav, Paritosh Tripathi, Kushal Badrike, Inder Sahni, and Gaurav Dubey, these actors are showcased in the show.
