Rajiv Thakur recently addressed his absence from The Great Indian Kapil Show, where fans noted he was missing despite his strong chemistry with Kapil Sharma, Rajiv humorously acknowledged that his absence likely wasn’t voluntary
Rajiv Thakur
While The Great Indian Kapil Show recently made waves with the comeback of Navjot Singh Sidhu, fans were quick to notice comic Rajiv Thakur's absence. Rajiv was known for his amazing timing and camaraderie with Kapil Sharma, hence his absence prompted some issues. The comedian has now broken his silence on why he hasn't been in the latest season.
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Rajiv joked about the situation in his signature style: "Nobody takes rest in such a big show, obviously apko nikala gaya hoga," he added with a laugh, alluding to the nature of high-stakes ensemble shows.
Why was Rajiv dropped out of The Great Indian Kapil Show?
He then opened out about the genuine cause for his absence. "Dates did not match. They were calling in the middle, but I had prior commitments, and I don't enjoy breaking them," Rajiv explained, adding that the show's 55-minute runtime left little opportunity for him. Rajiv said, “In those 55 minutes, Kapil, Sunil Grover, and Krushna Abhishek have to perform their skits, there’s also the guest segment. There just wasn’t enough space left. And if you can’t do justice to a character, then what’s the point?"
Rajiv recalls his comedy circus days
But Rajiv didn't just talk about schedule issues; he also discussed how self-deprecating humor once harmed his public image. Rajiv recalled his Comedy Circus days and gave a touching story about working with kid artist Saloni Daini. "She was extremely young at the time, and it didn't feel appropriate to crack jokes about her. So I threw all the punches and urged her to mock me instead.
One particular punchline—"Main ek bacche ki salary pe jee raha hoon"—may have provided entertainment on the broadcast, but it had unexpected effects. "People started taking that literally," he acknowledged. "They began to believe I was dull or unsuccessful. That impression lingered after I left the screen. But can a boring person accomplish 14 seasons of a comedy show in 8 years?"
Rajiv's admission serves as a reminder of the fine balance comedians frequently tread between character and identity—and how the best gags, while landing on stage, may also leave an impression.
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