Overview
- In an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, Samarth Jurel called Abhishek Kumar his "naukar," a remark that quickly went viral on social media.
- Abhishek posted an Instagram note on July 9 saying he found the comment disrespectful and that the remark hurt his immediate and extended family.
- Abhishek stressed there is a difference between mutual, on‑show banter on programs like Laughter Chefs and hurtful comments made on external interview platforms.
- Samarth has not issued a public apology and the two actors have since unfollowed each other on Instagram, the most recent sign of a widening personal rift.
- Their dispute draws on a longer public history that began with opposing roles on Bigg Boss 17 and continued as partners on Laughter Chefs, and it highlights how viral clips can quickly shift working relationships and reputations and may prompt further statements from the actors or show producers.