Laughter Chefs 3 is facing online backlash over a promoted “forced love-angle” between Samarth Jurel and Jannat Zubair. A clip from the Eid special episode of the Colors TV show has gone viral, showing Samarth attempting to look at or tease Jannat’s leg, while she appears visibly uncomfortable.
A user shared the video with the caption: "This is the result of promoting forced love-angle script given by creatives of Laughter Chefs to over actors like Samarth who then do this type of cringe disgusting behavior in the name of flirting where Jannat is clearly feeling very uncomfortable (sic)." The post quickly sparked criticism, with viewers calling out Samarth for his “creepy” behaviour.
One user commented, "Samarth needs to be stopped doing his cringy behaviour with female co-stars... It is clearly visible that Jannat is feeling uncomfortable with him but his immature fans are still defending him instead of criticizing him." Others criticised the show itself for promoting what they called a “shameful act.”
So far, neither Samarth nor Jannat has responded to the viral video.
In the Eid special episode of Laughter Chefs 3, Jannat Zubair appeared on the show alongside Aly Goni. All the contestants wished them both Eid Mubarak. Krushna Abhishek then teased that there was an Eidi for Jannat. Shortly after, Jannat’s mother arrived carrying a large utensil for the contestants. When the utensil was opened, Samarth Jurel emerged from it. Jannat’s mother then revealed that she had brought sheer korma for all the contestants.
Jannat Zubair and Samarth Jurel share playful chemistry on Laughter Chefs 3. Despite all the flirting shown on Laughter Chefs 3, the duo are reportedly not dating and are, in fact, just good friends.
Laughter Chefs 3 new episodes air every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm on Colors and Jio Hotstar.
