Kapil Sharma, the popular comedian and actor, made a surprising comment about gangsters targeting him while speaking at the Netflix What Next event in Mumbai on Tuesday evening.
The event, which was attended by industry professionals and fans, was a celebration of Kapil’s long association with the streaming platform. During the conversation, Vice President of Content, Netflix India, Monika Shergill praised Kapil’s work and joked about how audiences across India had long had their eyes on him, saying, ‘Hamari nazar, India ki nazar toh bahut time se aap par hai, Kapil. Hopefully, 11 mulko ki police ki nazar nahi hone chahiye.’
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In response, Kapil made a tongue-in-cheek remark that raised some eyebrows: ‘Ek do mulkon ke gangster bhi lage hue hain aaj kal.’
The comment was interpreted by many in the audience as an indirect reference to Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, whose associates have reportedly been linked to multiple attacks on Kapil’s Canada-based restaurant, Kap’s Café, in Surrey, British Columbia.
Realizing the sensitivity of his comment, Kapil laughed and asked the videographers present to cut that segment from the recording, before noticing the cameras were still rolling.
Associates allegedly linked to the Bishnoi network, including Goldy Dhillon and Kuldeep Sidhu, have on social media claimed responsibility for the attacks and issued warnings to the general public to stay away from the location.
Kapil’s comment has sparked concern among his fans and the media, with many wondering if he is hinting at a deeper connection to the gang. The incident has also raised questions about the safety of celebrities and their families in India.
The controversy surrounding Kapil’s comment is just the latest in a series of high-profile incidents involving gang violence and attacks on celebrities in India. As the country grapples with the issue of gang culture and violence, the incident serves as a reminder of the need for greater vigilance and protection for those affected.
