Comedian Kettan Singh has issued a public apology to renowned filmmaker Karan Johar following an incident where Johar called out Singh for his poor mimicry in a viral video. The controversy arose when Kettan Singh’s video, mimicking Johar’s popular talk show “Koffee With Karan,” gained traction online. In the video captioned, “Ab milega madness ka swaadh on Toffee with Churan,” Singh attempted to entertain his audience but inadvertently offended Johar.
Expressing regret over the incident, Kettan Singh acknowledged that his intention was never to hurt Karan Johar. In his apology, Singh emphasized his admiration for Johar’s work, describing himself as a big fan who had watched all of Johar’s movies, including the recent release “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani” multiple times. Singh’s apology, highlighted his respect for Johar’s contributions to the film industry.
“If my actions hurt him, I would like to apologize to him. My intention was not to hurt him. I just wanted to entertain the audience but if I did something extra, I would like to say sorry to him,” Kettan Singh stated, expressing remorse for any distress caused to Johar.
The incident began when Karan Johar took to his Instagram story to address the matter, expressing disappointment at the poor impersonation aired on a reality comedy show. Johar’s remarks reflected his disappointment with the entertainment industry’s tendency to mock established figures rather than show respect, especially considering his longstanding tenure in the industry.
Johar’s Instagram story read, “I was sitting with my mother watching television. I saw a reality comedy show promo, which airs on a so-called respectable channel. A comic artist is doing a very bad mimicry of me.” He continued, “Your doing like this shows how we are living in these times. Now it doesn’t make me angry, but makes me sad.”
The public apology from Kettan Singh serves to rectify the situation and mend any rift between him and Karan Johar. It underscores the importance of mutual respect within the entertainment industry and highlights the need for comedians and entertainers to be mindful of their content’s potential impact on others.
Ultimately, this incident serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with creative expression, urging entertainers to exercise sensitivity and respect, particularly when parodying public figures. Singh’s apology reflects a desire to move forward positively, fostering a culture of mutual understanding and professionalism within the industry.
