The Great Indian Kapil Show 3: From Kapil Sharma’s massive weight loss, rumours of Krushna Abhishek-Kiku Sharda’s fight to Navjot Singh Sidhu’s return; major highlights of this season

The Great Indian Kapil show which made its return with season 3 on June 21st and has once again kept audiences entertained with its funny skits. This season saw the comeback of Archana Puran Singh, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, along with Navjot Singh Sidhu reuniting with Kapil Sharma. The show featured a variety of celebrity guests including singers, sports stars, film personalities, and even entrepreneurs. As the show gears up to wrap up with its season, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will be the special guest for its final episode. The season beside its comedy also made headlines for several other reasons — from Kapil Sharma’s massive weight loss to the shocking fight between Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda. (Photo: Instagram)

Before the return of Season 3, Kapil Sharma made headlines for his massive weight loss. The comedian was spotted at Mumbai airport in a stylish teal co-ord set, where his slim look surprised fans. Several celebrities praised his weightloss and in a candid moment in one of the episodes shared, "When I get a film, I do it. In that, my heroine was 18 years younger than me. I thought, before she touches my feet, I should lose weight. You have to look at yourself on a big screen. You have to be careful. You know, while sitting, you can only see your big belly and can’t see your feet, you know it’s time get fit. That's the journey of my life". (Photo: Instagram)

Comedians Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda, who are loved for their on-screen chemistry, shocked fans when a video of them arguing went viral. In the clip, Kiku is seen saying, “Timepass kar raha hu?” which triggered a sharp reply from Krushna. Their tense conversation hinted at a fallout, leaving viewers worried. Krushna later clarified during the exchange, “I love you and respect you; I don’t want to raise my voice.” But the argument continued with Kiku insisting his words were misunderstood. Soon after, Kiku shared a post with Krushna on Instagram, confirming the fight was just a prank. He reassured fans that their bond remains strong. (Photo: Instagram)

Ahead of Season 3, rumours suggested Archana Puran Singh would exit after Navjot Singh Sidhu’s comeback. However, Netflix confirmed that both Archana and Sidhu would be judges together in what they called a “two-judge comedy court.” It marked the first time both shared the stage in this format. The buzz grew stronger after a promo where Kapil blindfolded Archana under the guise of giving her a surprise. Expecting something lavish, she was left stunned when Sidhu appeared instead. Her shocked reaction left audiences laughing, making it one of the most talked-about promos. (Photo: Instagram)

Season 3’s premiere episode featuring Salman Khan received backlash from many viewers. Several clips from the episode went viral, with netizens criticising the show for using double-meaning jokes and repetitive humour. Many felt the comedy lacked freshness and relied too heavily on old formulas. A segment that drew the most attention showed Krushna Abhishek dressed as a woman, trying to flirt with Salman. The act was called “cringe” by many, who also accused the show of promoting regressive comedy. Comments online slammed the humour as vulgar, outdated, and unoriginal, sparking debate about the show’s content. (Photo: Instagram)

Kapil Sharma landed in a controversy after referring to Mumbai as “Bombay” or “Bambai” on The Great Indian Kapil Show. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) objected to the usage and warned him against repeating it, saying it insulted the city and its people. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar shared a clip from an episode featuring Shilpa Shetty, Shamita Shetty, Huma Qureshi, and Saqib Saleem. In the video, Huma casually mentioned “Bombay” while talking about her brother. Khopkar posted the clip on X, saying even after 30 years of the official name change, Bollywood and shows like Kapil’s continue to use the old term. (Photo: Instagram)

Comedian Rajiv Thakur, who was part of Seasons 1 and 2, opened about not being in Season 3. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, he said, “Itne bade show se koi rest nahi leta, obviously aapko nikala gaya hoga,” before laughing it off and clarifying. He explained that scheduling issues were the main reason. Rajiv said he managed to shoot one episode, but later dates didn’t match. With Kapil’s team having tight timelines and limited space in a 55-minute episode, Rajiv admitted it was difficult to balance his commitments. He added that with Kiku, Krushna, and guests already occupying most of the screen time, little room was left for others. (Photo: Instagram)

Sunil Grover shared a funny behind-the-scenes reel from The Great Indian Kapil Show that never aired. The clip featured him performing in his character “Bansuri” alongside Kapil Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, and Manjot Singh. In the skit, Sunil wore a green towel while dancing. During a twirl with Manjot, his towel slipped, revealing his chest and black cycling shorts. The moment left Janhvi and Sidharth shocked, while Kapil and Navjot laughed. Sunil quickly covered himself with the towel and ran backstage. He later shared the reel on Instagram, giving fans a laugh. (Photo: Instagram)