Former India batsman, Vinod Kambli on his Twitter account said that he was considering filing a defamation case against comedian Tanmay Bhat for his offensive remarks against cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar in a video he posted on Snapchat.
Tanmay Bhat, who is one of the founders of the comedy group “All India Bakchod”, had posted a video on Snapchat titled, ‘Sachin vs Lata Civil War’. The video involved a face swap of the two iconic Indians insulting each other.
The controversial video, which has outraged certain sections of society had the two legends exchanging insults with each other. The face swapped Tendulkar was seen telling Lata Mangeshkar, “Lata tai namaskar. Very respectfully I’d like to add that you are 5000 years old.” Giving more stick to Lata, he added, “Your face looks like someone has kept you in water for eight days. Just look at you. Jon Snow also died, so you (Lata) should also die.”
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Bhat also compared Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s batting talents. The Sachin Tendulkar in the video said, “Phuck Virat. No, I’m very respectful for Virat. He is very good with bat and ladies.”
Vinod Kambli has taken offence at these comments saying that Lata Mangeshkar was like a mother to him and he could not help but take offence at the insults directed at Sachin and Lata Mangeshkar. The video also featured apparently demeaning comments about Kambli himself. The former cricketer posted on his Twitter account saying:
He added,
Kambli, in another tweet, said that he had consulted his legal counsel over filing a defamation suit against Tanmay Bhat.
The video by Tanmay Bhat has caused much controversy. The comedian, while posting the video had clarified that it was not to be taken in bad taste as he was just having some fun. Bhat said, “I make such nonsense on my Snapchat – follow me there – ID: Thetanmay (Also I obviously love Lata and Sachin, just having some fun).” Indian viewers had difficulty taking a joke and resorted to taking offence to the video instead of ignoring or enjoying the self-proclaimed “nonsense”.
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