Shloka Gidwani

Cricketers cause controversy on “Koffee with Karan”

Cricketers cause controversy on “Koffee with Karan”

BY SHLOKA GIDWANI ’22

“Koffee with Karan,” hosted by famous Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar, is the longest running talk show in India. Every week, Johar interviews famous personalities including Bollywood actors, filmmakers and sports stars. The interviews, casual conversations about celebrities’ personal, professional and romantic lives, are always conducted over a cup of coffee.

Harassment allegations silence All India Bakchod

Harassment allegations silence All India Bakchod

BY SHLOKA GIDWANI ’22

The Indian YouTube channel All India Bakchod (AIB) recently faced controversy after a freelance comedian who worked with the channel, Utsav Chakraborty, was accused of sexual harassment. Writer and comedian Mahima Kukreja shared a Twitter thread on Oct. 4 accusing Chakraborty of sending her unsolicited pictures of his genitals. She also spoke on behalf of other women, some minors, who were either harassed by Chakraborty or felt unsafe in his presence.