Following recent controversy surrounding his remarks about facing "communal" bias in Bollywood, Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. The episode, which streams on January 31st, 2026, on Netflix, features Rahman alongside actor Vijay Sethupathi and his Gandhi Talks co-stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Jadhav.

Rahman's appearance on the show is perceived by some as a way to indirectly address the buzz surrounding his earlier statements, shifting the focus from controversy towards light-hearted conversation and humor. In a recent interview, Rahman stated that "communal bias" had cost him professional opportunities in the Hindi film industry, which triggered widespread discussion and criticism across social media and entertainment circles. He has since issued a video clarification, stating his words were misunderstood and reaffirming his love for India.

Host Kapil Sharma is seen playfully teasing Rahman in the show's promo. Sharma joked about Rahman's calm and composed personality, quipping that Rahman might have wondered if he was being signed as a playback singer or an actor for the film.

The episode includes comedy sketches and a "Headphone Challenge". A highlight of the show is a fresh performance of "Humma Humma" with Sunil Grover, who appears as his character Diamond Raja. The performance is described as a mix of melody and madness, with Rahman and Grover vibing to the "Slowly Slowly" track.

Vijay Sethupathi makes his debut on Kapil's couch in this episode, blending into the show's madness with his understated style. Kapil Sharma also joked with Sethupathi about cricket, asking if he knew Navjot Singh Sidhu.

The episode is expected to deliver a blend of calm moments, musical magic, and humor.