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Tonight, Netflix presents the highly anticipated premiere of The Great Indian Kapil Show, marking a momentous transition for one of Indian television’s most illustrious programs, now exclusively available on OTT platforms. Hosted by Kapil Sharma and featuring a diverse ensemble cast, the show has undergone several evolutions across different platforms throughout its history.
During the episode, Ranbir Kapoor expresses his desire to feature his daughter Raha on Kapil’s show, while audiences are introduced to Kapil’s wife, Ginni, making her debut appearance following her previous cameo in Kapil Sharma’s Netflix special “I’m Not Done Yet.”
The teaser offers glimpses of laughter as Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda regale the Kapoor family with their comedic talents. Kapil Sharma shares a light-hearted anecdote about Ranbir’s past antics, sparking further hilarity as Ranbir divulges his own mischievous exploits involving his sister’s clothes and his mother’s jewelry.
The teaser for the inaugural episode has been unveiled, showcasing the Kapoor family—Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, and Ranbir Kapoor—as esteemed guests. Notably absent from Episode 1 is Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who shares a familial connection with the Kapoors through her relationship with Ranbir. The show has undergone a rebranding as The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Originally known as Comedy Nights with Kapil, the series aired on Colors from 2013 to 2016 before evolving into The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV, also accessible for streaming on SonyLIV. Following its conclusion in 2023, Kapil Sharma is now bringing his show exclusively to Netflix.
One of the show’s standout moments is the reunion of Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover after a prolonged hiatus. Their reconciliation adds a significant layer of intrigue to the program.
The Great Indian Kapil Show premieres on March 30th, with new episodes set to release every Saturday at 8 PM.
Ranbir Kapoor’s most recent appearance on screen was in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s successful film, Animal, which achieved significant acclaim last year.
During the premiere episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Ranbir Kapoor shared a nostalgic moment involving his father, Rishi Kapoor, joined by his mother, Neetu Kapoor, and sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani. Reflecting on a childhood memory, Ranbir recalled an incident where Rishi Kapoor scolded him for entering a temple wearing shoes.
Ranbir expressed that his father’s strictness was often a display of affection, mentioning that when Rishi Kapoor raised his voice, it was out of love. Describing the incident, Ranbir humorously recounted, “Mujhe ek hi baar bohot zor ki pari thi! Diwali puja at RK Studios. Papa bohot religious the.
I think I was eight or nine years old. Toh main chappal pehenke andar chala gaya tha mandir mein. Toh mujhe dapli pari thi (He hit me only once, very hard! He was a religious man, and I had entered the temple premises without removing my shoes. So he had hit me on the head)!”
In a light-hearted exchange, Ranbir jokingly referred to his mother, Neetu, as the disciplinarian in the family, recalling instances of punishment, even mentioning a humorous incident involving a hanger during his childhood. When Kapil asked if Ranbir’s demeanor had changed after marriage, Neetu affirmed that he had matured and now values relationships more. Riddhima added that Ranbir has become a loving and attentive father since the birth of his daughter, Raha.
The memory of Rishi Kapoor, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 67 after battling cancer, remains cherished by the Kapoor family. Ranbir married actor Alia Bhatt in April 2022, and they welcomed their daughter, Raha, in November 2022.