Actor and content creator Kusha Kapila is currently making headlines for her recent participation in Roast Show on YouTube, in which stand-up comedians like Samay Raina, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Shreya Priyam Roy, and Gurleen Pannu cracked jokes on her, including some on her recent divorce with Zohrawar Singh Ahluwalia.
Meanwhile, the actress, who is facing backlash and concerns from her female and queer fans, has clarified her position on her involvement in the roast.
As per the latest report by Hindustan Times, the statement explained that the action was done in good faith and for a friend. It clarified that neither the comics nor the guests were paid, rendering the argument that people were “being paid big fat cheques to hear their insults” baseless.
She added, “I had no idea what was in store for me. Maybe I should have asked for a script and known better, but since friends were involved, I didn’t.”
The actress further stated “While I endured some of the really raspy jokes in front of a live audience and technicians, I absolutely was not okay for it to play for millions of people since some jokes straight up dehumanised me. It was shockingly unkind.”
The statement further conveyed that over the past six months of negotiations, she had been told that she deserved these jokes and that, as a divorced woman, she should have anticipated this treatment. She reflected that perhaps she should have, and acknowledged that her silence on the topic might be seen as cowardice. However, she clarified that her choice was mostly about opting for peace over engaging in endless discourse that would likely defame women.
Kusha mentioned that she won’t participate in another roast until she knows what to expect. She stated that, although this was technically the third roast of her career and the previous two had been wonderful experiences, she won’t sit for one again without being fully aware of what might come her way. She added that this roast would have been a good experience if all parties involved had known what to anticipate.
Kusha concluded her statement by emphasizing that everyone has their own boundaries, which are valid and should be respected. She acknowledged that while she participated in the roast, she did not agree with everything that came out of it. The actress expressed pride in the fact that she didn’t stage a walkout and, despite the challenges she faced, found the courage to continue performing.
Meanwhile, the actress, who is facing backlash and concerns from her female and queer fans, has clarified her position on her involvement in the roast.
As per the latest report by Hindustan Times, the statement explained that the action was done in good faith and for a friend. It clarified that neither the comics nor the guests were paid, rendering the argument that people were “being paid big fat cheques to hear their insults” baseless.
She added, “I had no idea what was in store for me. Maybe I should have asked for a script and known better, but since friends were involved, I didn’t.”
The actress further stated “While I endured some of the really raspy jokes in front of a live audience and technicians, I absolutely was not okay for it to play for millions of people since some jokes straight up dehumanised me. It was shockingly unkind.”
The statement further conveyed that over the past six months of negotiations, she had been told that she deserved these jokes and that, as a divorced woman, she should have anticipated this treatment. She reflected that perhaps she should have, and acknowledged that her silence on the topic might be seen as cowardice. However, she clarified that her choice was mostly about opting for peace over engaging in endless discourse that would likely defame women.
Kusha mentioned that she won’t participate in another roast until she knows what to expect. She stated that, although this was technically the third roast of her career and the previous two had been wonderful experiences, she won’t sit for one again without being fully aware of what might come her way. She added that this roast would have been a good experience if all parties involved had known what to anticipate.
Kusha concluded her statement by emphasizing that everyone has their own boundaries, which are valid and should be respected. She acknowledged that while she participated in the roast, she did not agree with everything that came out of it. The actress expressed pride in the fact that she didn’t stage a walkout and, despite the challenges she faced, found the courage to continue performing.