Top 5 developments in Kapil Sharma-Sunil Grover controversy

The recent fight between comedian-actors Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover has now become the biggest-ever controversy in the history of Indian television. Much has been said and written about the fight and issues around it.

After the big fight, the things are not looking good for Kapil Sharma and his show. We bring you the latest top five developments of this controversy that are doing rounds all over the news media.

Sunil Grover dismisses making a comeback on Kapil’s show

There were reports that Sunil has shot an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show. However, in a recent interview, he has denied it.

“It’s all a lie. At present, I am focusing on live shows and nothing else.” The recent report in a leading Indian daily confirm that Kapil Sharma is currently shooting for a film, so the question of him returning to the sets of The Kapil Sharma Show doesn’t arise.

Sunil Grover not moving to rival channel

Sunil has quashed the reports of him signing a show with a rival channel, saying that it is all a rumour. “I am also not talking to any other channel,” he reportedly said.

Sunil Grover announces his show

Recently, Sunil announced his next show in Delhi, with Kiku Sharda who plays the character of Bumper in The Kapil Sharma Show. Sunil shared the poster of the show that will be held on April 1. "I am overwhelmed by the love I am getting from the audience. Performing live is exhilarating," he says.

Kapil's show to go off air

There are reports that after receiving a lot of backlash and a huge dip in the viewership of the show, the channel is planning to take it off air. The contract for the show is supposed to be renewed in April with a Rs 106 crore deal, but reports say that it might not happen after all.

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Celebrities boycott The Kapil Sharma Show

After the news of Sunil, Chandan Prabhakar and Ali Asgar boycotting Kapil’s show, there was news that celebrities are also not staying away from it, leading to the shoots being cancelled.
"Kapil had to cancel shoots as he couldn't get big celebs as guests. He has, in fact, left for Bikaner to shoot for his film Phirangi and will return end of the month," DNA quoted a source close to channel as saying.