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Sunil Pal: 'Played' on Kapil Show, Claims Show Was Fixed
19 Aug
Summary
- Sunil Pal felt he was 'played' on The Great Indian Kapil Show.
- He claimed the show's format offered no stand-up opportunity.
- Pal alleged the episode was fixed to favor Samay Raina.
Comedian Sunil Pal has voiced his dissatisfaction with his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, which aired in May 2025 and featured Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. Pal stated that he accepted the invitation believing it would follow the familiar format of Kapil Sharma's previous shows, but felt misled.
Upon reaching the stage, Pal claimed there was no space for his planned stand-up act, with the conversations becoming one-sided. He expressed that even Archana Puran Singh did not react to his jokes, leading him to suspect the show was "fixed" to elevate Samay Raina. Pal also recounted backstage interactions with Raina, noting a respectful gesture despite their differing public views.
The two comedians have a history of public spats stemming from a 2025 controversy involving India's Got Latent, which began after a remark by Ranveer Allahbadia. Pal had previously criticized Raina, while Raina later responded in his comedy special. Despite their disputes, Pal and Raina also collaborated on an advertisement in January of the same year.
