As debates around stand-up comedy continue to dominate social media, an old clip of comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj has resurfaced online, drawing fresh scrutiny amid the recent controversies involving comedians Pranit More and Madhur Virli.
The viral video, originally from Comicstaan, has been widely shared on X, with users questioning what they describe as “selective outrage” in the comedy space. The video resurfaced at a time when multiple comedians are facing criticism over jokes made during their performances.
In the clip, Mohanraj joked about her younger brother’s birth and her mother’s reaction to it.
“When my brother was born, my mother cried a lot. My mother wanted to cut off his private part, but the shameless nurse didn’t let her do it. But as a woman, I’ll fulfill her dream. When she has a son, she’ll surely chop off his private part,” she says in the video.
Here’s the clip:
The video quickly sparked reactions online, with several users comparing it to recent controversies involving other comedians. Some argued that if certain jokes are being criticised today, older clips by other comics should also be subjected to the same level of scrutiny.
Meanwhile, many users pointed out what Mohanraj said was extremely problematic and can’t be covered under the garb of comedy or satire.
The renewed discussion comes days after comedian Pranit More found himself at the centre of a social media storm over audience member Himanshu Jangra’s story involving a plate of biryani worth Rs 370.
Meanwhile, comedian Madhur Virli recently issued a public apology after a two-year-old clip featuring jokes related to rape and murder resurfaced online. In his statement, Virli acknowledged that the material was inappropriate and said he regretted making those remarks.
As conversations around comedy, offence and accountability continue, social media users are increasingly revisiting older stand-up clips and questioning where the line should be drawn. The Aishwarya Mohanraj video has now become the latest flashpoint in the broader debate over whether comedians should be judged by evolving standards or by the context in which their jokes were originally made.
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