The rise of digital media in recent years has transformed the art form by reaching large audiences through digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram. However, this expansion has not been without controversy. These days, a lot of performers are coming under fire for using sensational subjects and vulgarity in their performances.
As a result, the argument over whether stand-up comedy is advancing free expression or is just using low-cost methods to garner attention has heated up. Recently, a stand-up comedian named Swati Sachdeva has been criticized for allegedly spreading vulgarity in the name of comedy. Netizens started boycotting her as soon as her clip from one of her shows went viral on social media. As a result of this, she has become a hot topic of discussion all over the internet.
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Swati Sachdeva jokes about her mother finding a s*x toy, a vibrator
Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva recently gained notoriety because a video from her most recent show, in which she makes fun of her mother discovering her vibrator, went viral on social media. Her video pushed people to wonder if humor has its bounds, particularly when it affects parenthood.
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Eight days ago, Swati Sachdeva posted an episode named ‘Family First’ to her YouTube channel. In the video, she describes how her mother, in an attempt to be the “cool mother,” discovered the device and awkwardly struck up a conversation. In the video, Swati Sachdeva said,
My mother is trying to be a cool mom, but it’s not happening. I recently had a tragedy with her after she found my vibrator. She came to me with full confidence and made me talk to her ‘as a friend’. She is definitely going to ask for my vibrator. She started calling it a gadget, a toy. I was like, ‘I swear, Mom, it belongs to Papa’. She said, ‘Don’t speak nonsense; I know his choice’. It was then that my mother brought it out and started asking me.
ज्यादा कुछ कहूंगा तो मुझसे कहा जाएगा कि मेरी सोच ही छोटी है
इस लड़की को लग रहा है कि ये कूल है जबकि ये बेशर्मी है
जितनी बेशर्म ये लड़की है, उतने बेशर्म वहां बैठे हूहूहाहा करने वाले हैं
कॉमेडी के नाम पर हो रही नीचता में मम्मी-पापा तक को नहीं छोड़ा जा रहा है pic.twitter.com/OdgZLHGAbm
— Abhay Pratap Singh (बहुत सरल हूं) (@IAbhay_Pratap) March 28, 2025
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Netizens criticized Swati Sachdeva for spreading vulgarity around parents
Soon, Swati’s video went viral, however, for all the wrong reasons. Some people on the internet expressed grave worries about parents participating in stand-up performances. Many people also asked authorities to take action against her like they take action against Ranveer Allahbadia and Kunal Kamra. Have a look at some of the reactions:
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Probably the most cringeworthy standup ‘comedy’ you will ever see. Swati Sachdeva talks about her mother discovering her vibrator and wanting to have a talk like friends. “Oh no, mom is 100% going to borrow my vibrator.” The only way these liberal ‘comedians’ can get a laugh out… pic.twitter.com/mSGXorCVVD
— Rakesh Krishnan Simha (@ByRakeshSimha) March 29, 2025
Swati Sachdeva is from Delhi and studied from AMITY. When she could not get a good job, she started writing adult content…
Interest – $€X with a girl ?
Work – Earning fame by insulting your own mother..Did you see him yesterday, involving his own mother in his filth on a… pic.twitter.com/PJBzweAblK
— Anshika Singh Yadav (@Anshika_in) March 29, 2025
Ranveer Allahabadia and Samay Raina have been treated for obscenity but This girl is not missing a single opportunity to spread obscenity. Her name is Swati Sachdeva. She calls herself a stand up comedian. She talks about lending her mother her “Vibrator”. Reform yourself pic.twitter.com/OIzMXy6Ga7
— Ashish Mishra (@ashishmishra5_) March 29, 2025
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Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina have already been cured of vulgarity, but…
This girl refuses to hold back! Her name is Swati Sachdeva, and she calls herself a stand-up comedian 🎤🤡
She proudly talks about lending her “vibrator” to her own mother—all in the name of… pic.twitter.com/PzetXuEbKj
— Sahil Dahiya (@Voiceofsahil) March 29, 2025
This is not comedy, this is the business of making fun of your mother. Swati, this is the status of your talent -vulgar jokes and a tamasha of shamelessness Swati thought that she will humiliate her mother, earn fame. Hey sister, this is not a laugh.#swatisachdeva pic.twitter.com/hFDIESjQ71
— Aayushi Khare (@Aayushikhare4) March 29, 2025
पुराने जमाने में लड़कियाँ मजबूरी में नगर वधूएँ बनती थीं और अब अमृत काल में लड़कियाँ सोशल मीडिया पर फेमस होने के लिए शौक़ से नगर वधू बनी घूम रहीं हैं।
इन नये जमाने की नगर वधूओं के चलते फिरते कोठे हैं जहां धंधा मिलें वहीं पैर फैला लेती हैं। pic.twitter.com/MMypP2j8PG— Krishan Choudhary (@choudharykrs) March 28, 2025
Meanwhile, this year is not all good for stand-up comedians and other digital media artists.
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Recently, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia caused controversies and received a lot of hate on social media. While Kunal called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a traitor on his show, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia came under fire for making jokes about parents’ se*ual lives.
These incidents bring up significant issues regarding the boundaries of artistic expression and free speech. Is it appropriate for comedians to joke about anything or should they be more cautious, particularly in a culturally diverse nation like India?
What do you think about this? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments section of this article.
