‘Great Indian Kapil Show’ makers slammed by Bengali poet Srijato for ‘insulting’ Tagore song ‘Ekla Cholo Re’
Kapil Sharma has sparked the ire of renowned Bengali poet-lyricist Srijato. The poet has threatened to file a lawsuit against the producers of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ for allegedly “denigrating” Rabindranath Tagore’s masterpiece, ‘Ekla Cholo Re’. Srijato claimed on social media that comedian Krushna Abhishek, who is part of Kapil Sharma’s team, mocked a revered song in a way that crossed acceptable limits.
Speaking to TOI, Srijato expressed his disappointment, noting that he had no intention to hurt anyone but felt deeply affected as both a Bengali and a writer. In his statement, he demanded an apology and insisted that the controversial segment be re-edited within seven days, warning that he would pursue legal action if his requests weren’t met.
«The episode, featuring guests Kajol and Kriti Sanon, included a segment where Krushna Abhishek made fun of Rabindranath Tagore’s song 'Ekla Cholo Re,' presumably because Kajol has Bengali roots,» Srijato explained. «This wasn't an off-the-cuff act; it was clearly scripted. I won’t go into detail about the incident, but Krushna’s gestures and comments toward the song were disrespectful and inappropriate.»
During the segment, Krushna joked with Kajol, saying, “I never go alone.” Kapil responded with, “Ekla Cholo Re,” but Krushna then joked, “In life, always go with a group. Once I was alone and got surrounded by dogs; I know what I went through that day. It’s better to go with two, three, or five people.” Srijato, having consulted a prominent lawyer, stated that if
