Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Ranveer Allahbadia Denies Viral Kunal Kamra “Haathi” Remark
A fake social media post said Ranveer Allahbadia insulted comedian Kunal Kamra.
The post used the Hindi word “haathi,” meaning elephant, to describe Kamra.
Ranveer said he never made that comment.
He called the claim fake news.
The argument started after a comedy show discussed the meaning of Mahabharat.
Kunal Kamra said history and mythology are different things.
Another guest disagreed and said Mahabharat was his history.
Kamra later explained his view and responded to people criticizing him.
The controversy is mainly about a disputed online post and the meaning of the words history and mythology.
Ranveer Allahbadia denied making a viral body-shaming comment about comedian Kunal Kamra.
The allegedly fabricated post called Kamra a “haathi” and insulted his appearance.
Allahbadia said the claim was fake news and that he was focused on building his work.
The controversy began after a Lie Hard discussion about whether Mahabharat is history or mythology.
Kamra later said history and mythology have different meanings and told critics to stop abusing him.
- Who
- Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Kunal Kamra, and participants in Gaurav Kapoor’s show Lie Hard.
- What
- Allahbadia denied allegedly calling Kamra “haathi” and making a derogatory comment about his appearance.
- When
- The denial came amid backlash following a recent Lie Hard episode.
- Where
- The disputed remark circulated on social media; the original discussion took place on the show Lie Hard.
- Why
- The controversy followed a debate over whether Mahabharat should be described as history or mythology.
Allahbadia’s Denial
Viral Claim and Controversy
Whether the “haathi” remark was made
Allahbadia’s Denial
Allahbadia said he made no comment about Kamra and called the viral post fake news.
Viral Claim and Controversy
The viral post attributed a body-shaming insult to Allahbadia, but the article provides no independent confirmation that he wrote it.
History versus mythology
Allahbadia’s Denial
Kamra said history and mythology are different categories and should not be mixed.
Viral Claim and Controversy
Shubham Gaur rejected that characterization, saying Mahabharat was his history.
- Person denying the remark
- Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps
- Person allegedly targeted
- Comedian Kunal Kamra
- Alleged wording
- The viral post called Kamra a “haathi” and insulted his appearance.
- Allahbadia’s response
- He said he did not say anything about Kamra and described the claim as fake news.
- Show involved
- Gaurav Kapoor’s Lie Hard
- Central debate
- Whether Mahabharat should be described as history or mythology
- Kamra’s clarification
- He said history and mythology have different meanings.