New Delhi: Stand-up comic Swati Sachdeva recently made a controversial joke about her mother during a performance, which has now caused a social media frenzy. She posted a clip from her YouTube video titled "Family First" a few days ago, and since then, it has gone viral, garnering harsh criticism for an inappropriate remark about her mother. This latest incident highlights the increasing scrutiny of provocative humour in India.
Swati Sachdeva recounts an uncomfortable conversation she had with her mother in the now-viral video, in which the mother is seen as striving to be a "cool mom" while avoiding a delicate subject. The comic shares the story of her mother, who found a vibrator in her room and was afraid to mention it. When Sachdeva joked, "Ye pakka mera vibrator udhaar maangne vali hai" (She's surely going to beg to borrow my vibrator), she made the audience laugh while sparking an internet uproar.
Netizens React with Outrage
Some social media users have found Swati Sachdeva's humour repulsive, while others are arguing over how far it may go in terms of comedy. "This is not standup comedy.....this is deteriorating the family culture," one commenter said, while another added, "Disrespecting parents is not a good joke at all."
A user called her out, saying, "You're earning fame by insulting your own mother."
The uproar around Swati Sachdeva follows weeks of intense criticism directed to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) over a similarly contentious joke about parenting. "Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life, or join in once and stop it forever?," Allahbadia asked a contestant on 'India's Got Latent'. The question sparked a major internet outcry that lasted for weeks, led to many FIRs and legal troubles.