Comic-actor Kapil Sharma has as soon as once more landed in controversy. After being within the information earlier this yr over a gunfire incident outdoors his restaurant in Canada and allegations of wounding the emotions of a Sikh group, Sharma is now going through warmth from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Kapil Sharma faces MNS wrath over referring to Mumbai as ‘Bombay’: “A humble request-cum-warning is being issued”
On Thursday, MNS chief Ameya Khopkar, who heads the celebration’s movie wing, issued a stern warning to the comic for permitting Mumbai to be known as “Bombay” or “Bambai” on his Netflix present The Nice Indian Kapil Present. Khopkar said that if this continues, the MNS will launch a robust agitation in opposition to Sharma.
“The title of this metropolis is Mumbai. On Kapil Sharma’s present, for a very long time now we have noticed that the town is known as Bombay or Bambai. This isn’t simply an objection, it’s anger. In the event you can name different cities by their correct names like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, why insult our metropolis? Mumbai is your karmabhoomi. The folks of Mumbai such as you and watch your exhibits. Don’t insult this metropolis, don’t insult the folks of Mumbai,” Khopkar stated whereas addressing the media.
He additional added, “If this has occurred by mistake, then appropriate the error. Whoever comes in your present, whether or not they’re celebrities or anchors, inform them to not name Mumbai as Bombay or Bambai. They have to say Mumbai. If this doesn’t occur, the MNS will launch a robust agitation.”
#BombaytoMumbai
बॉम्बेचे मुंबई अधिकृत नामकरण होऊन ३० वर्षे झाली तरी अजूनही बॉलिवूड मधील कपिल शर्मा शो यात सेलिब्रिटी गेस्ट, दिल्लीस्थित राज्यसभा खासदार, शो अँकर आणि अनेक हिंदी चित्रपटात सर्रास बॉम्बे हा उल्लेख होत आहे. १९९५ महाराष्ट्र शासन व १९९६ मध्ये केंद्र शासनाची अधिकृत… pic.twitter.com/KKa7TazDJ0— Ameya Khopkar (@MNSAmeyaKhopkar) September 11, 2025
The warning got here after a clip from the present went viral, through which actress Huma Qureshi, whereas talking about her bond together with her brother Saqib Saleem, referred to Mumbai as “Bombay.” The episode additionally featured Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty.
Kapil Sharma is at present internet hosting the third season of The Nice Indian Kapil Present, which premiered on Netflix on June 21.
Additionally Learn: Kapil Sharma pens heartfelt word as Punjab battles worst floods: “Feeling heartbroken seeing my Punjab struggling as a consequence of floods”
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