“In a recent interview with The Voice of Media, Sarkar talks about his now popular line and says, “If you consider yourself anti-caste, then this line shouldn’t offend you, but if it does, then work on yourself.”
“Manjeet was inspired by African American comedians, who “talk about how their people faced generational oppression.” Thus, “I realised comedy is an art form where you can talk about things which are taboo.”
“In most cities, the audiences are privileged and upper caste. … When they laugh at my jokes, they are in a dilemma whether they should laugh or feel guilty,” Mr. Sarkar says.
