The Great Indian Kapil Show S2: Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar in Kapil Sharma’s Lackluster Comeback

Even with a stellar cast that includes Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar, Kapil Sharma’s much awaited comeback to the small screen doesn’t live up to the hype.

Bollywood A-listers Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar made their debut on Kapil Sharma’s eagerly anticipated second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show, however the program fell short of the magic that fans were hoping for. The season premiere lacked the spark that once made comic Salim Sharma’s performances a household favorite, even with the presence of these well-known personalities and his distinctive sense of humor.

The audience observed that Kapil’s trademark spontaneity and energy had diminished, as the banter appeared rather scripted and the jokes lost their effectiveness. In contrast to earlier seasons, the show’s speed and content looked lackluster, despite the innate charm and wit that Alia and Karan brought to the table.

The lackluster reception to the first episode reminds Kapil of the difficulties in keeping new material relevant in an entertainment industry that is changing quickly as he tries to find his footing in the comedy world again. It is hoped by fans that the upcoming episodes would bring back the magic of previous seasons.