Did Kapil Sharma cross the line with Atlee? Jawan director's response at Kapil Sharma show sparks heated debate online

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Atlee Kumar, the celebrated filmmaker known for his blockbuster hits, is gearing up for the release of his latest production venture, Baby John. The director and its star cast, Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi have been busy with promotional activities. As a part of it, they recently graced the sets of the Great Indian Kapil Show. However, looks like a certain segment of the episode has been garnering attention on social media for all the wrong reasons.
As part of promotional efforts, the team of Baby John, including Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Atlee, recently made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, hosted by the ever-popular Kapil Sharma. A specific moment from the episode has drawn significant attention, involving a question Kapil posed to Atlee. An individual took to Reddit and questioned why people ask disrespectful questions that demean others for their skin colour. According to the Redditor, the question implied that Atlee’s physical appearance doesn’t align with his towering stature as a filmmaker.

What did Kapil Sharma actually ask?

Kapil Sharma called Atlee “young” and a “big producer and director”. He questioned if Atlee’s youthful appearance had ever led to situations where people doubted his identity as a successful producer and director. He specifically inquired if there were instances where a star, upon meeting him, questioned whether he was truly Atlee and looked for someone else.

Atlee's response

Atlee’s response to the remark has won hearts across the