The Indian Kapil Show Faces Backlash Over Rabindranath Tagore Skit
A legal notice has been issued for allegedly disrespecting Tagore and offending the Bengali community, prompting denials of involvement from Salman Khan's production house.
- The Great Indian Kapil Show received a legal notice for a skit that allegedly insulted Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and hurt the sentiments of the Bengali community.
- Bengali poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay criticized the show's comedian Krushna Abhishek for crossing the line between humor and mockery in the skit.
- The Bongo Bhashi Mahasabha Foundation claims the show disrespects Tagore's legacy and risks offending cultural and religious sentiments.
- Salman Khan's production house issued a statement denying any association with the show amid rumors of receiving a legal notice.
- The show's creators defended their content, stating it is intended for entertainment and not meant to target any individual or community maliciously.