Sumona Chakravarti addresses misogyny in Kapil Sharma's show, says it's scripted: ‘People need to have common sense’

Sumona Chakravarti clarified there was no rift with Kapil Sharma, explaining their long on-screen partnership.

Television actor Sumona Chakravarti is popularly known for playing Kapil Sharma’s wife on his comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show. In a recent conversation with Indian Express, she defended the alleged misogyny on Kapil's show and addressed rumours of a rift between them. (Also Read: Kapil Sharma breaks silence on rumours of depression: It is just a big term for me)

Sumona defends misogyny on Kapil Sharma's comedy show

Sumona Chakravarti defends the portrayal of misogyny in Kapil Sharma's comedy show.

Sumona recalled how her friends and close ones used to question her, saying, ‘How can you do such a misogynistic show?’ when she was part of The Kapil Sharma Show. Defending it, she said, “It’s a show! It’s a scripted show! What I really believe, and I’ve always told anyone who has questioned me, is that first and foremost, it’s just acting. It’s just a TV show. Kapil is not insulting Sumona—there’s a difference. There’s a character, Bittu, and his wife, Manju. It’s literally a reflection of what happens in our environment. Yes, there’s a responsibility, but that applies to me as an individual in real life. If, for example, I get caught shoplifting, of course, that sets a terrible example. But people also need to have the common sense to understand that there’s a difference between real and reel life.”

Sumona made her acting debut with a small role in Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala's film Mann. She later featured in the popular television show Kasamh Se and went on to star in several other TV serials, including Sapno Se Bhare Naina, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Yeh Hai Aashiqui, and Jamai Raja. She was last seen in Rohit Shetty's stunt-based reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.