Comedian Gaurav Gupta’s recent US tour included a moment that’s now circulating widely online: an interaction with a pakistani audience member. The exchange, captured in a clip from one of his shows, has elicited both laughter and debate among viewers.

Gupta’s Interaction with Audience Member goes Viral

The comedian’s US tour, which commenced on May 30th with performances in Atlanta and Chicago, featured a segment of crowd work that caught the attention of social media users. In the shared clip, Gupta expresses surprise at the presence of a Pakistani man in the audience. Some attendees reportedly shouted “Sindoor,” referencing a specific operation,prompting gupta to ask them to be respectful during the interaction.

Gupta then joked, “Brother, you have a lot of guts coming to the show. He thought artistes were banned, but audience members are still allowed.” He followed this with, “Chalo tum Hanuman Chalisa padho ab (Go on, recite the Hanuman Chalisa now),” which was met with cheers and laughter from the crowd.

He proceeded to ask the man his name and whether he understood the jokes, given his Pakistani background. When the man confirmed he understood, Gupta quipped, “toh tumhe samajh nahi aata, nahi milega tumhe? Itne saalon se keh rahe rahe hain nahi milega, nahi milega, phir aa jaate ho tum Undrstand?

“chalo tum Hanuman Chalisa padho ab (Go on, recite the Hanuman Chalisa now),”

Reactions to the Comedy Bit

online reactions to the clip have been varied. Many users flooded the comments sections with laughing emojis and praise. One comment read, “Nahi Milega was brilliant.” Another user noted, “He was hesitating while roasting him… but he still did it gracefully.” Others highlighted the “Hanuman Chalisa” line, with comments like “Hanuman Chalisa sunao was the best,” and “More respect and only respect.”

Though, some Instagram users voiced thier disapproval. One user stated, “It was not required! Respect the guy who came to watch your show. It’s a very sensitive subject currently – don’t blow it off like this!” Another comment read, “What a missed prospect, @gaurav_comic! You could have actually celebrated their presence at your show as fans and admirers, despite the politics and government propaganda. People in both countries are simply striving to make a living,seeking peace and harmony. We can’t deny that we have more in common than what the political narrative suggests.”