Not too long ago, Kapil Sharma’s restaurant was attacked in Canada multiple times. Now, the comedian-turned-actor has found himself in fresh trouble back home. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader, Ameya Khopkar, has warned Sharma for ‘insulting Mumbai’ by referring to the city as ‘Bambai’ or ‘Bombay’.
Wondering what the controversy is about? Read on!
“Don’t Insult This City”: MNS Leader Ameya Khopkar Warns Kapil Sharma For Using The Term ‘Bombai’ or ‘Bombay’
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Kapil Sharma has used Bombay or Bombai for Mumbai city in his show, The Great Indian Kapil Showmultiple times, and this has irked MNS. According to Live Mint, Ameya Khopkar said to the media, “The name of this city is Mumbai. On Kapil Sharma’s show, the city is always referred to as Bombay or Bambai.” Khopkar also added that he isn’t just talking about the ongoing season.
The MNS leader continued, “We oppose this. It’s not an objection, it’s anger. The name of this city is Mumbai. If you can address other cities by their proper names like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata— why insult our city?”
The leader’s outburst didn’t just end there. He also pointed out that this (Mumbai) is Kapil’s ‘karmabhoomi’ and he cannot insult it. “You have been working in Mumbai for so long…Mumbai has been your karmabhoomi. The people of Mumbai like you and watch your shows. Mumbai is in our hearts, don’t insult this city, don’t insult the people of Mumbai…I am warning Kapil Sharma,” said the leader.
This warning wasn’t just for Kapil but also for the guests who grace the comedian’s show. Khopkar said, “I request you that if this has happened by mistake, then correct the mistake...whoever comes on your show, whether they are celebrities or the anchor, tell them first that they must not call Mumbai as Bombay or Bambai. They must say Mumbai. If this does not happen, then the MNS will launch a strong agitation.”
Ameya clarified that this issue hasn’t popped up because of the upcoming elections. He cleared that MNS has been objecting and agitating on this issue for the past many years. He warned, “Keep elections aside, the name of this city is Mumbai. You will have to say Mumbai. And those who do not call it so, will have to face our anger."
It will be interesting to see Kapil’s stance on this warning.
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