It is time to talk about the toxic patterns hiding in plain sight within Indian stand-up comedy.

From objectifying women to making degrading comments under the guise of "dark humor," many comedians are failing to realize that their jokes are normalizing harmful mindsets rather than challenging them.

When backlash hits, a predictable, pre-drafted apology follows, but the cycle continues.

Comedy is meant to question society, not reinforce the very prejudices we are fighting to dismantle.

This is a wake-up call for both male and female comedians who think anything goes in the name of a punchline.

We are in 2026, and it is time to demand better.

If you agree that it’s time to stop normalizing sexism, let's keep raising our voices.