Comedian Madhur Virli apologises after an older standup comedy clip resurfaces online, drawing backlash for remarks that include references to rape and murder. The clip contains a line about “cuddle” following rape, which critics say trivialises sexual violence. Virli says the video is taken from a performance he did about two years earlier and that he had taken it down at that time. In his apology, he acknowledges that the joke was inappropriate and says that “certain topics require sensitivity.” Multiple outlets report that the resurfacing has reignited public debate about the limits of humour and how comedians handle sensitive subjects. While the criticism focuses on the content of the joke, Virli’s response centres on recognising the inappropriateness of the remarks and clarifying that the clip was removed previously. The incident is presented as a consequence of the clip being shared again after a gap of nearly two years, rather than a new performance.