Green Entertainment’s newly launched cooking reality show Kashmir Comedy Kitchen is facing widespread criticism for allegedly copying the format of the popular Indian show Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment. The Pakistani version, which features a similar blend of celebrity cooking, comedy, and competitive tasks, has drawn the ire of viewers who accuse the network of lacking originality.

Originally aired in India in 2024, Laughter Chef is hosted by comedian Bharti Singh and has become a massive hit across the subcontinent. The show blends light-hearted humor with a cooking competition where celebrities take on culinary challenges under the guidance of a professional chef. Its second season, which concluded on July 27, 2025, was won by Indian actor Karan Kundra and garnered millions of views per episode.

In contrast, Kashmir Comedy Kitchenhosted by Pakistani comedian Faiza Saleem with chef Saadat Siddiqui as the culinary supervisor, follows a nearly identical format. The show features Pakistani celebrities such as Amar Khan, Yashma Gill, Mariyam Nafees, and Mustafa Chaudhary as contestants, all competing in comedic cooking tasks.

Despite its star-studded cast, the show is facing intense backlash from viewers and critics alike. Social media has been flooded with negative reactions. One viewer commented, “Seriously, Pakistan can’t do anything but copy,” while another questioned, “Don’t you have any original ideas of your own?”

The criticism hasn’t just been about the format. Some fans compared the hosts directly, accusing Faiza Saleem of attempting to imitate Bharti Singh’s comedic style. Comments like “The female host is trying hard to copy Bharti Singh” and “It’s a trashy version of Laughter Chef” have gone viral, highlighting public disappointment with the show’s lack of innovation.

The controversy has also sparked broader debates about originality in Pakistani entertainment. “I feel so embarrassed to see this copy of India’s famous show. What will Indians say after watching this—that Pakistan has no originality in its content?” said another disgruntled fan on X (formerly Twitter).

As criticism continues to mount, neither Green Entertainment nor the producers of Kashmir Comedy Kitchen have issued an official response. Whether the show will withstand the negative reception or fade under the weight of comparison remains to be seen.

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