MNS leaders issues stern warning to Kapil Sharma, asks to stop calling ‘Bombay’ or ‘Bambai’ on show

Raj Thackeray’s MNS has warned comedian-actor Kapil Sharma against “insulting” Mumbai by calling it as “Bombay” or “Bambai” on his show, and said it would launch a “strong agitation” if the practice is not stopped.MNS leader Ameya Khopkar, who heads the film wing of the party, on Thursday issued the warning to Sharma while talking to reporters in Mumbai.Khopkar said, “The name of this city is Mumbai. You (Sharma) have been working in Mumbai for so many years, Mumbai has been your ‘karmabhoomi’ (land of work). The people of Mumbai like you and watch your shows. Mumbai is in our hearts, don’t insult this city, don’t insult the people of Mumbai, I am warning Kapil Sharma.”Kapil Sharma has returned with the third season of his OTT version of the fun show that has been tickling bones for over a decade. Apart from that, Kapil Sharma’s physical transformation has been a hot topic ever since the show launched. Kapil has undergone drastic weight loss and has become the fittest version of himself.

Sep 16, 2025 - 23:28
MNS leaders issues stern warning to Kapil Sharma, asks to stop calling ‘Bombay’ or ‘Bambai’ on show


Raj Thackeray’s MNS has warned comedian-actor Kapil Sharma against “insulting” Mumbai by calling it as “Bombay” or “Bambai” on his show, and said it would launch a “strong agitation” if the practice is not stopped.

MNS leader Ameya Khopkar, who heads the film wing of the party, on Thursday issued the warning to Sharma while talking to reporters in Mumbai.

Khopkar said, “The name of this city is Mumbai. You (Sharma) have been working in Mumbai for so many years, Mumbai has been your ‘karmabhoomi’ (land of work). The people of Mumbai like you and watch your shows. Mumbai is in our hearts, don’t insult this city, don’t insult the people of Mumbai, I am warning Kapil Sharma.”

Kapil Sharma has returned with the third season of his OTT version of the fun show that has been tickling bones for over a decade. Apart from that, Kapil Sharma’s physical transformation has been a hot topic ever since the show launched. Kapil has undergone drastic weight loss and has become the fittest version of himself.


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