‘Kapil Sharma: I’m Not Done Yet’: Fans hail comedian for speaking on mental health

Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma recently made his OTT debut through his Netflix special. Kapil Sharma: I’m not done yet. The hour-long comedy special saw the actor-comedian captivate audiences with anecdotes from his life, jokes about politics and Bollywood, and some heartwarming moments as well.

Many fans and critics applauded the comedian because the show was more personal. Several people also appreciated the candor with which Kapil spoke about his own struggles with depression and alcoholism on the show.

Fans praise Kapil Sharma for speaking out about mental health on Netflix show

Comedian Kapil Sharma on his experiences with therapy when he was depressed. He said: “We always think that depression is something that happens outside (overseas). It doesn’t happen here.” He highlighted the lack of awareness of mental health issues in the country. In addition, he talked about the moment when he stopped smiling and nothing attracted him anymore.

Actor Suniel Shetty also praised the comedian. On Twitter, the actor wrote, “Not done with @KapilSharmaK9 yet. He has to face the consequences. Lots more laughs, more exposure and more talent from this amazing man – now on @NetflixIndia on his show #ImNotDoneYet Catch for funny boner Everyone’s favorite. Thank you #Netflix. Now the world will watch.”

One fan commented: “I am indeed proud and brave that #KapilSharma spoke out about her depression and mental health during a difficult time in her life. It takes a lot of courage to address this on such an important platform. More Power for him. #KapilSharma I’m not done yet.” Another wrote: “It’s so uplifting to see India’s best comedian serving a universal audience talking about mental health…Also the part about his father was extremely emotional…Congratulations on the political theme And that song was very candy. “

In a candid conversation, while discussing his OTT debut and what made him say yes to Netflix, he said, “After all these years on TV, I realized that my story is still just beginning and to move on to the next chapter, I had to do something new and different for which Netflix seemed like the perfect place! I’ve seen such unique content from all over the world, Netflix seems to be the best way to reach a global audience!”

“This special is a whole new zone for me, it’s unlike anything I’ve ever done before; I’ve drawn stories from my journey, discussed my experiences, and shared my path so far. With ‘Kapil Sharma: I’m not done yet, too I’ve paid tribute to my loved ones. So it’s not content I’m sharing with people, it’s my life! And where else would I want such a wonderful show to be shown but on Netflix? And given the current scenario, when the world is moving towards digital spaces and OTT platforms, toh mere bhi entry banta hai na! Jokes aside, it has been a learning experience for me, this is very different from what I usually do and I am excited for the world to see what that we have created here.”

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