Tellychakkar.com yesterday exclusively broke the news of Sunil Grover aka Gutthi quitting Comedy Nights with Kapil (Colors). Though initial source information suggested that monetary issues could have led to Sunil’s unceremonious exit, but many believe that ego clashes with the show’s star and host Kapil Sharma could also be the reason.
Industry sources also suggest that since the character of Gutthi was becoming more popular than Kapil, the creator of Comedy Nights with Kapil, Sunil’s exit was very much on the cards.
However, Sunil Grover completely denies any problem with Kapil.
Says the actor protectively, “Kapil is a dear friend and an absolute delight to work with. I have absolutely no problems with him. My contract with the show was over. And I had to leave the show due to prior commitments.”
However sources close to the popular show rubbish Grover’s claim of “prior commitments”.
Says a reliable source, “Sunil’s Gutthi act had become the show’s USP. And a lot of people associated with the show didn’t like it one bit. They wanted to cut Sunil’s act down to size. There was suddenly a lot of interference in the way he projected himself in the show. Sunil began to feel stifled. Rather than stay on in a situation that was growing increasingly difficult Sunil chose to leave the project.”
Another source very close to Sunil Grover said, “Vested interests are spreading the rumour that Sunil left the show due to monetary issues. Seeing the popularity of his character Sunil is supposed to have demanded more money, which is complete hogwash. Sunil loves his character Gutthi and intends to take her forward.”
Word is that Sunil Grover has been offered his own comedy show on a rival channel. More details will soon follow.
One thing is for sure. Comedy Nights with Kapil would never be the same again without Gutthi.
We also tried reaching Kapil but his phone is switched off since yesterday evening!!!