Popular show ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ fame actor Kiku Sharda has been arrested today and sent to 14 days judicial custody for mimicking Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Baba Ram Rahim Singh’s followers filed a case against Kiku, who plays the role of ‘Palak’ in ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ show, after he mimicked the self-claimed Godman in the episode of the show aired on December 27, 2015. They alleged that he hurt their sentiments.
After his act turned controversial, Kiku had apologized and had tweeted, “Doston the act on TV was not to hurt anyone’s feelings. My apologies to @Gurmeetramrahim ji and his followers. Let’s spread happiness”.
Although he claimed the act wasn’t intentional, they went ahead with the criminal proceedings against him. Kiku was booked under section 295 A of IPC on 1st January based on a complaint filed by the followers of Ram Rahim.
After arrest, speaking to media, Kiku Sharda told, “I did not mean to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. I am sorry, I was just following a script. I’m an artist who is given a role, a getup & told what to do. I’ve already apologised, I didnt want to hurt anyone’s sentiments. I fold my hands and apologize to everyone.”
He added, “Usually, if an objectionable word comes out while performing, it’s edited by the channel. This is also channel’s responsibility.”
