Ashneer Grover's Thin Skin Exposed: Internet Erupts After He Forces Comedian to Pull His Roast Video
Shark Tank star Ashneer Grover embroiled in roast row, accused of Doglapan
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Mumbai, India – Ashneer Grover, former Managing Director of BharatPe and a recognizable face from Shark Tank India, has come under fire for allegedly pressuring comedian Aashish Solanki to remove a roast video from his popular YouTube show, "Pretty Good Roast." The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing Grover of hypocrisy, or "Doglapan" in Hindi, a term Grover himself has popularized.
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The controversy unfolded when Solanki, the host of the show, revealed that Grover had struggled with the jokes aimed at him and subsequently requested that his segment be cut from the episode. Solanki recounted the experience in a recent YouTube post, saying, "There are several challenges in running a show, and I realize it now. The guest couldn’t take the jokes, so we had to cut his portion."
The roast episode, which initially featured Grover, had to be significantly edited. Solanki's statements highlighted the difficulties faced in producing a comedy show and the unexpected challenges that arose from Grover's participation. In the roast, which aired just weeks ago, Solanki quipped, "TV pe log talent dikhaane jaate hai yeh aaukat dikha kar aa gaya (People appear on TV to showcase their talent, but he revealed his status). Apni company se kaun nikala jata hai yaar (Who gets kicked out of their own company)?"
The video, which was removed from YouTube but later went viral on X (formerly Twitter), has garnered over 700,000 views. The incident has ignited a wave of criticism against Grover, with social media users questioning his ability to take a joke. One user commented, "Why did he even go there if he can’t handle it and has such a fragile ego? The other person spent a lot of money on the show, and it isn’t sponsored by anyone. The roasters gave their valuable time and effort to write jokes."
Another user added, "Ashneer Grover insulted so many people in his life and when it came to his roast which he agreed upon consciously, he decided to get it removed and didn't even let Aashish Solanki post an edited version of it. UTTER DOGLAPAN."
Solanki addressed the situation in a note posted on Instagram, explaining that the episode had been taken down due to potential legal issues. "Ep 5 of Pretty Good Roast hata diya hai doston. Legal battle ladne ka paisa nahi hai. Sab show pe laga diya tha (We have removed episode 5 of the show. I have no money to fight a legal battle. I have put all my money in the show.) The response on previous episodes led us to believe our audiences were ready for roast humour. However, it seems that some,ye especially those in power, are not quite there yet," he wrote. Solanki thanked his audience for their understanding and support, promising more episodes in the future.
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The incident has put a spotlight on Grover's ability to handle criticism, especially given his sharp demeanor and candid comments on Shark Tank India. As the debate continues online, it raises questions about the nature of public figures participating in comedy roasts and their capacity to handle the humor directed at them.
