Comedian Jaspreet Singh is facing severe criticism after a joke about Kerala on India’s Got Latent went viral. Initially overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, Singh’s comment has now gained traction, with many Malayalis calling it offensive. The clip, widely shared on X, has drawn strong reactions from social media users.
The Controversial Joke
Singh appeared as a judge on the show alongside Apoorva Mukhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Samay Raina. During the episode, a contestant admitted that she neither follows politics nor votes. In response, Singh mimicked an accent and said, “Kerala saar. 100% literacy saar.”
The episode, which also contained inappropriate jokes and language, was later removed from YouTube. While Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial question to a contestant initially dominated discussions, Singh’s remark about Kerala has now taken center stage.
Social Media Backlash
A video of the joke has racked up over 4 million views on X within two days. Users slammed Singh for mocking Kerala’s literacy rate, with some taking shots at North Indians in retaliation.
Comments included:
- “North Indian Saar, We don’t have content Saar, We remake movies from Kerala Saar.”
- “Someone from a low-literacy state mocking 100% literacy is ironic.”
- “A Malayali would have roasted better.”
Singh’s old Instagram videos have also been flooded with criticism. One comment read, “Paaji got deported from the US and is now angry at literate people.” Another added, “Before mocking Kerala, worry about Udta Punjab.”
Growing Controversy
The backlash continues to grow, with many calling Singh’s remark disrespectful and unfunny. While the comedian has yet to respond, the incident has fueled a broader conversation about regional stereotypes in Indian comedy.
