Stand-up comedian Madhur Virli has publicly apologised after facing criticism over a controversial joke from one of his comedy sets. The comedian found himself at the centre of a social media backlash after a clip featuring a joke about rape and a subsequent reference to a “cuddle” went viral online, prompting strong reactions from viewers.

Madhur Virli publicly apologises

As criticism mounted, Virli addressed the issue and admitted that the joke was inappropriate. In a statement shared on social media, he acknowledged the concerns raised by audiences and accepted that the material crossed a line.