Overview

• Lever says today’s actors and comedians freely adopt foul language and double-entendres under the sway of Hollywood, reflecting a slide in Hindi proficiency.
• He challenged performers to make audiences laugh without resorting to vulgarity, calling that the true test of talent.
• Lever praised his daughter Jamie Lever for upholding a clean, family-friendly approach in her solo comedy shows.
• He noted the irony of his appearance in commercially successful but innuendo-heavy Housefull 5 as emblematic of the trend he condemns.
• His remarks have reignited discussion over whether Bollywood and stand-up should balance mass appeal with cultural and linguistic authenticity.