The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12 Review:-Presenting Netflix’s latest addition: a comedy talk show hosted by the celebrated Indian comedian, Kapil Sharma. Known for his wit and charm, Kapil Sharma has carved a niche as a stand-up comedian, TV anchor, and singer. His journey to fame was marked by accolades, including recognition in Forbes India’s top 100 celebrities of 2013, where he ranked 96th. Previously, Sharma has entertained audiences with shows like Comedy Nights with Kapil and Family Time with Kapil. His comedic prowess shone brightly when he won Comedy Circus Ke Superstars and received the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award at the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards in 2013.
Introducing his latest venture, The Great Indian Kapil Show promises to bring laughter with a diverse lineup of artists in each episode. Scheduled for a Saturday 8 pm premiere on Netflix, the show stars Kapil Sharma alongside Archana Puran Singh, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek.
In a recent episode, the spotlight was on India’s iconic rappers Divine, Badshah, and Karan Aujla, making for an entertaining runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 12, Hosted by the ever-entertaining Kapil Sharma, the latest episode featured a variety of skits and welcomed musical giants Divine, Badshah, and Karan Aujla as the main guests. While the episode showed potential, it unfortunately fell short of expectations in several areas.
The episode began with a skit where Kapil Sharma played ‘Pinky,’ a corrupt and flirtatious customs officer, reminiscent of a scene from the movie “Crew.” This segment provided nostalgic laughs, with Kapil’s comedic prowess shining through and setting a promising tone for the evening.
However, when the musical stars took the stage, the energy seemed to diminish. Kapil’s attempts to mix informative and humorous questions with the guests appeared somewhat lackluster. The interactions, though meant to be engaging, often felt superficial and missed the opportunity to delve deeply into the musicians’ creative processes or production insights. It was a missed chance to explore the intriguing personalities of Divine, Badshah, and Karan Aujla beyond their public personas.
The highlight of the show was expected to be Badshah’s performance of Ek Tha Raja, featuring the evening’s other guests. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a series of missed opportunities. While the artists did perform during the show and displayed some great talent on stage, overall, the episode failed to deliver anything truly remarkable (which is disappointing given its lengthy runtime!).
The episode found redemption through the comedic genius of Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek. Sunil’s portrayal of ‘Kya Khali,’ Kiku’s hilarious ‘Kim Kong,’ and Krushna’s uproarious ‘Donald Drunk’ injected much-needed humor into the proceedings. Their impeccable mimicry and comedic timing rejuvenated the audience, providing several genuinely hilarious moments that were a breath of fresh air.
The Great Kapil Show (Netflix) Episode 12: Final Thoughts
In summary, while the episode had its highlights, it left me feeling underwhelmed. The opportunity for deep discussions with the musical guests was missed, replaced instead by superficial compliments and uninspired questions. Despite the comedic excellence of the supporting cast, the episode fell short of fully utilizing the available talent. Looking forward, I hope future episodes find a better balance between humor and substance.