Pakistan, July 3 -- Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has sparked widespread debate after describing Pakistani humour as "derogatory" and "insulting" during a conversation with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. His remarks quickly spread across social media, where many Pakistani users strongly disagreed and argued that local comedy focuses more on wit than personal attacks. The discussion soon expanded beyond his comments, turning into a broader comparison of comedy styles in Pakistan and India.

Explaining his opinion, Warsi said Pakistani humour often involves insulting people and calling them names, making it a style he does not personally enjoy. However, he clarified that many people appreciate such comedy and stressed that his criticism reflecte...