Stand-up comedy, when done in a lighthearted spirit, has the power to bring people together through laughter. A recent viral clip of popular comedian Gaurav Gupta showcases this beautifully, as he humorously roasted a Pakistan fan attending his show. Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, his witty take with cheeky roasting of the Pakistani fan showcased how comedy can, for a moment, ease even the fiercest of divides.
Gaurav Gupta’s fun banter and lighthearted roasting of a Pakistani fan wins the Internet
Comedian Gaurav Gupta recently took to his Instagram handle to share a clip from one of his US-Canada tour that has now gone viral. In the video, he interacts with his audience in his signature witty style and asks if there is any Pakistani fan in the crowd.
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To everyone’s surprise, a man in the audience raised his hand and said he was from Pakistan. What followed was a burst of laughter and playful teasing, as is common in stand-up comedy shows. The audience joined in with funny comments, including mimicking tones and names like “sindoor”, but all in good humor.
Gaurav handled the moment with a perfect blend of comedy and kindness. He asked the crowd to calm down so he could speak with the fan and praised him for having the courage to attend the show. His remark was met with cheers where he said,
“Bhai aap mein bohot dam hai jo aap aaye (Brother, you are so courageoous that you came to the show).”
He then joked by mimicking the fan saying,
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“Artists ban huye hai, audience nahi”
To say that it left the crowd in splits would not be so wrong.
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Later, in a humorous roast, he asked the fan to recite the Hanuman Chalisa and said,
“Chalo Hanuman Chalisa padho ab. Padho, padho.”
The whole exchange was lighthearted and drew loud laughter and applause from the audience. Towards the end, Gaurav made a cheeky remark about Kashmir, once again in a comedic tone, saying,
“Itne saalon se keh rahe hain nahi milega, phir aa jaate ho tum.”
The clip ended with everyone laughing, showing how Gaurav tackled a sensitive topics with grace and humor.
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Why Gaurav Gupta’s roast of a Pakistani fan hit home with the audience
Gaurav Gupta’s lighthearted roast of a Pakistani fan during his stand-up show has gone viral, but it comes at a time when India-Pakistan relations are anything but friendly. Since the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which killed several Hindu pilgrims, tensions have flared between the two nations. The attack, traced back to Pakistan-based terror groups, reignited public outrage.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, a successful strike on terrorist base camps across the border. The move marked a strong retaliation and further strained ties between the two countries.
Against this tense backdrop, Gupta’s jokes about Hanuman Chalisa and Kashmir struck a deeper chord with the Indian audience. While the tone remained humorous and playful, the context gave his words more weight.
The ban on Pakistani artists, the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and growing public anger over cross-border terrorism have all created a climate where such jokes also reflect the emotions of a nation standing its ground.
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