Comedian Jaspreet Singh has landed in hot water after a joke he made about Kerala on the show India’s Got Latent went viral, drawing widespread criticism from Malayalis and social media users. The controversy, which initially took a backseat to the outrage over fellow panelist Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks, has now gained traction, with many calling Singh’s comments offensive and demeaning to Kerala’s culture and reputation. The Controversial Joke Singh was a judge on India’s Got Latent , a show hosted by comedian Samay Raina, alongside fellow judges Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid), Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps), and Ashish Chanchlani.
During the episode, Raina questioned a contestant about her political inclinations. When she replied that she neither watched politics nor voted, Singh leaned into the microphone and, mimicking a South Indian accent, quipped: “Kerala saar. 100% literacy saar.
” Here is the video: The remark, perceived as a jab at Kerala’s high literacy rate, did not sit well with Malayalis, who took to social media to express their displeasure. The episode has since been taken down from YouTube following backlash over multiple offensive remarks made during the show. Social Media Erupts In Outrage Following the viral clip, social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram were flooded with criticism of Singh’s joke.
Many users pointed out the irony of someone from a state with lower literacy rates mocking Kerala’s 1.
