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Bollywood 'comedy show' taken off YouTube after row | Bollywood 'comedy show' taken off YouTube after row |
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The producers of an Indian comedy "roast show" have taken it off YouTube after an intense row over its contents on social media. | The producers of an Indian comedy "roast show" have taken it off YouTube after an intense row over its contents on social media. |
Stand-up comedy group AIB recently invited Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh to its "comedy roast" filmed in front of thousands of people. | Stand-up comedy group AIB recently invited Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh to its "comedy roast" filmed in front of thousands of people. |
Right-wing groups and Twitter users objected to the show's "abusive jokes". | Right-wing groups and Twitter users objected to the show's "abusive jokes". |
The programme was based on US-style roast shows where celebrities are abused and insulted. | The programme was based on US-style roast shows where celebrities are abused and insulted. |
Most celebrities take such insults in good humour and get a chance to get back at their "roasters" at the end of show. | Most celebrities take such insults in good humour and get a chance to get back at their "roasters" at the end of show. |
Popular filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the show along with AIB members to question Kapoor and Singh. | Popular filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the show along with AIB members to question Kapoor and Singh. |
In the video, the Bollywood actors can be seen laughing at the jokes and seem to have taken the "insults" in their stride. | In the video, the Bollywood actors can be seen laughing at the jokes and seem to have taken the "insults" in their stride. |
Among the audiences were top Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Alia Bhat. | Among the audiences were top Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Alia Bhat. |
'Abusive language' | 'Abusive language' |
The three-part series got more than eight million views within days after it was uploaded on YouTube. | The three-part series got more than eight million views within days after it was uploaded on YouTube. |
But the comedy group has now removed the series after several right-wing groups and Twitter users protested against its "below the belt" jokes and "abusive language". | But the comedy group has now removed the series after several right-wing groups and Twitter users protested against its "below the belt" jokes and "abusive language". |
The Maharashtra state government has said that it would look into the content of the show and take necessary action if needed, The Indian Express reports. | The Maharashtra state government has said that it would look into the content of the show and take necessary action if needed, The Indian Express reports. |
The AIB, which is popular for making funny videos about celebrities and current affairs, is also facing threats from Hindu nationalist parties. | The AIB, which is popular for making funny videos about celebrities and current affairs, is also facing threats from Hindu nationalist parties. |
Regional party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has asked the actors to apologise over the show. | Regional party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has asked the actors to apologise over the show. |
The party added that it would not allow the films of these actors to be released in the state if they failed to apologise. | The party added that it would not allow the films of these actors to be released in the state if they failed to apologise. |
Twitter backlash | Twitter backlash |
The show's content sparked several hashtags on Twitter. | The show's content sparked several hashtags on Twitter. |
Most people have used #AIBroast and ##AIBNationalShame to criticise the show. | Most people have used #AIBroast and ##AIBNationalShame to criticise the show. |
'Master roaster' hits back | 'Master roaster' hits back |
However, there is support for AIB in equal measure on Twitter. | However, there is support for AIB in equal measure on Twitter. |
Many see the pressure on AIB as an indication that some Indians are yet to take humour in their stride. | Many see the pressure on AIB as an indication that some Indians are yet to take humour in their stride. |
"Master roaster" Karan Johar was among the first few to hit back at those who criticised the show's content. | "Master roaster" Karan Johar was among the first few to hit back at those who criticised the show's content. |
Sinha and Bhatt too joined their senior colleague to lash out at the critics. | |
Then there are others who think there are far too many serious issues in India to debate than a comedy show. Most of the supporters of the comedy groups have used #WestandbyAIBknockout hashtag. | Then there are others who think there are far too many serious issues in India to debate than a comedy show. Most of the supporters of the comedy groups have used #WestandbyAIBknockout hashtag. |
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