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Mika Singh opens up on appearing on rival Kapil Sharma’s show

Mika Singh
Mika Singh

Popular singer, Mika Singh, who is seen on a weekly basis on ‘Comedy Nights Live’ on Colors, recently appeared on an episode of rival ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ on Sony Entertainment Television Asia, which has caused quite an uproar.

Since then, rumours have surfaced that Colors is considering replacing Mika. Opening up on the controversy for the first time, Singh told a leading daily newspaper, “I am not hurt or disappointed with their decision. No artiste is bigger than the channel and my absence will not cost them much. I know that the channel is upset and I hope things get resolved soon. But I can only say that it wasn’t intentional.”

Asked on why he appeared on a rival show without gaining permission from Colors, Singh said, “Yes, I could have informed the channel, but it needs to be taken into account that I didn’t go to Kapil’s show in place of Sidhuji (Navjot Singh Sidhu) or become a permanent fixture, as I understand that my responsibilities are quite similar to Sidhuji’s on my show. I appeared on Kapil’s show as a celebrity to promote my songs.”

He added, ���Every show has a loyal audience and one person can’t affect that. I agree that it could lead to a divided viewership, but people come back to watch their favourite shows. I love both Krushna and Kapil equally and no one is better than the other. They are equally talented. While one infuses dancing in comedy, the other sings to enhance his comedy. I immediately agreed when the channel contacted me to become a part of Krushna’s show because of my equation with them. I was signed on for 26 episodes and I have shot around 15 episodes so far.�۝