Kapil Sharma has finally responded to the very harsh viral statement by Shaktiman actor Mukesh Khanna. A few weeks ago, Kapil Sharma hosted a Mahabharat special episode of The Kapil Sharma Show which reunited some of the cast members of B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat. Fans of the show were surprised by the notable absence of actor Mukesh Khanna who essayed the role of Pitamah Bheeshma in the tv show.

In a statement shared on Instagram a few days later, Mukesh Khanna said that he was invited on The Kapil Sharma Show but chose not to make an appearance cause the show is too vulgar and double meaning for him. He also criticized the way males in the show crossdress and deliver obscene dialogues.

In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Kapil Sharma said, ""My team and I are working hard to make people smile during this crucial stage of the pandemic. When the whole world is going through a tough time, it is important to bring a smile on people’s faces. It depends on each individual ki aapko kis baat main khushi dhoondhni hai, aur kis baat main kami. I have chosen happiness and prefer to focus on my work and continue to keep doing that in the future."

Before Kapil's response, Mukesh Khanna received backlash from his co-star Gajendra Chauhan as well.