Social media is dangerous, especially with the editing skills and hawk-eyed nature of onlookers, who are always searching for something or the other to keep their interests glued. Be it a speech, a dialogue, an action, or even comedy, nothing escapes scrutiny; every word is monitored minutely. Recently, something similar happened to comedian Banti Banerjee, who came into the limelight—not for her jokes but for her words, which were associated with making the audience laugh (though not in a funny way). The mother of one, Banti Banerjee, appeared as a contestant on Samay Raina’s show India's Got Latent. During the show, she made a joke about Deepika Padukone and her battle with depression, which did not sit well with the audience. But now she is being bashed for her insensitive candlelight march in West Bengal for RG Kar Rape Case. ‘Now Deepika Padukone Knows What Depression Looks Like’: Comedian Banti Banerjee’s Distasteful Joke on Actor’s Mental Health Sparks Massive Backlash (Watch Video).

Banti Banerjee Slammed for Insensitive Comments on RG Kar Rape Case Candlelight March After Deepika Padukone Depression Joke

She remarked, “Deepika Padukone also became a mother recently, right? Great! Now she knows what depression really looks like.” She didn’t stop there and further stated that the Singham actress was merely battling "break-up wala depression" (break-up-related depression). However, Banti is now making headlines again, this time for a seemingly insensitive comment about the heinous RG Kar rape case involving a female doctor. In her joke, she said, “The problem is that being a Bengali born and brought up in Bihar, whenever there is a tense situation, the Bengali in me goes to sleep, aur Bihari jag jata hai (and the Bihari in me wakes up).” She continued, asking the audience, “Any Bengalis in the house?” before answering herself, “They’re probably asleep. No, no, it’s not like they didn’t participate in the candle march.” RG Kar Doctor Rape and Murder Case: Sanjay Roy Accuses Ex-Police Chief Vineet Goyal of Framing Him in Rape and Murder of Junior Doctor As Trial Begins in Kolkata, Says ‘I Am Innocent’ (Watch Video).

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About RG Kar Hospital Rape Case

A 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Government Hospital, Kolkata, on 9 August 2024. Her body was found in a seminar hall, sparking outrage. On Monday, a special CBI court in Sealdah framed charges against the accused, Sanjay Roy, moving one step closer to justice in this chilling case.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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