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Kaviraj Singh Faces Outrage After Equating Influencers With Sex Workers

The online campaign highlights concerns that derogatory comedy can translate into offline harassment

Overview

  • A viral clip from Singh’s stand-up shows him saying “r***i is a profession” to equate sex workers and women influencers.
  • Kusha Kapila condemned the remarks as disgusting and warned that the support he’s receiving pushes women back by decades.
  • Uorfi Javed and other creators joined the backlash by calling his jokes hateful and accusing him of hiding behind “dark humour.”
  • Singh turned off comments on his Instagram posts as criticism intensified, limiting public response to his content.
  • Critics argue that misogynistic jokes online can foster real-world abuse and underscore the need for greater accountability among public figures.