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Kunal Kamra is no stranger to controversy, and his latest comedy set has once again sparked a debate. This time, his target was industrialist Anand Mahindra and Indian companies. A clip from his performance is making the rounds on social media, causing quite a stir.
In the viral clip, Kamra joked about Mahindra's frequent social media posts, saying, “Anand Mahindra tweets about everything, thermodynamics, marine biology, radioactivity, except how to improve his own cars.” He also poked fun at Mahindra attending AI conferences, suggesting people invite him sarcastically, but he takes it seriously.Kamra didn’t stop there.
He referred to a time when Mahindra shared a video of children playing on a double-decker bus during Mumbai floods. Instead of questioning the safety measures, Mahindra captioned it with, “When life gives you lemons.” Kamra called this an example of “misplaced optimism.
”Criticism of Indian businessesKamra also took a swipe at Indian companies, remarking, “Mahindra says we will create our own AI. You haven’t even built something truly Indian yet, and now suddenly, you’ll make everything?” He hinted that his jokes often lead to unintended consequences, suggesting a history of backlash.Mixed reactions on social mediaKamra’s comments have divided opinions on X (formerly Twitter).
Some users found his jokes disrespectful, accusing him of unnecessary personal attacks. Meanwhile, Mahindra’s supporters praised the industrialist's contributions to India’s business landscape. However, a few agreed with Kamra, saying Indian businesses need to focus more on genuine innovation.
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