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 injuring the emotions of a Sikh neighborhood, 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 occasion’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 acknowledged that if this continues, the MNS will launch a powerful agitation in opposition to Sharma.
“The title of this metropolis is Mumbai. On Kapil Sharma’s present, for a very long time we’ve noticed that 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 individuals of Mumbai such as you and watch your exhibits. Don’t insult this metropolis, don’t insult the individuals of Mumbai,” Khopkar mentioned whereas addressing the media.
He additional added, “If this has occurred by mistake, then right 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 need to say Mumbai. If this doesn’t occur, the MNS will launch a powerful 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, during which actress Huma Qureshi, whereas talking about her bond along with her brother Saqib Saleem, referred to Mumbai as “Bombay.” The episode additionally featured Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty.
Kapil Sharma is presently internet hosting the third season of The Nice Indian Kapil Present, which premiered on Netflix on June 21.
Additionally Learn: Kapil Sharma pens heartfelt note as Punjab battles worst floods: “Feeling heartbroken seeing my Punjab suffering due to floods”
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