Entertainment
Abhishek Upmanyu Deactivated X Account After Online Fight Over Racism Comment
The popular Indian stand-up comedian, Abhishek Upmanyu, deactivated his X account after backlash for responding to a Pakistani user who claimed Indians "deserve racism" in the West.

Popular comedian Abhishek Upmanyu is in the middle of an unexpected online storm. Known for his witty jokes and sold-out shows, Abhishek landed in trouble for replying to a controversial post on X. His response has sparked massive backlash, and fans were shocked to see his X account vanish overnight. This comes at a sensitive time when India is still mourning the Pahalgam terror attack, which took 26 lives. In such an emotional atmosphere, his online activity has upset many.
Here’s the full story of what happened, how it began, and the internet’s reaction.
How It All Started?
The controversy began when internet personality Abhijit Iyer Mitra shared a harsh and abusive comment targeting women across the border. A Pakistani social media user, @lilmisskhawaja, angrily responded to his post. She wrote:
“Zero class. Abuses are not equal to humour. The whole world sees your country as this hub of rapists and rightfully so. This is ‘funny’ according to the average Indian. You lot deserve all the racism you’re facing in the West.”

Surprisingly, Abhishek Upmanyu responded to this post, and many online users agreed with the comment. This created an uproar, with users accusing him of supporting a view that Indians “deserve racism” abroad.
Also Read: FIR Complaints at Samay Raina’s Controversies and India’s Got Latent
Backlash Begins: “Ashamed to Think You Were Good”
Soon after, X users slammed Abhishek. Screenshots of his reply began circulating, and hashtags criticising him were everywhere. One person tweeted,
Wtf Abhishek Upmanyu !!! Ashamed to ever think you were good.
Another said,
Twitter didn’t spare Abhishek Upmanyu because he chose to stand with a Pakistani handle that insults Indians.
Comments like
He has proven to be a disgusting person in this tragic time, well Abhishek Upmanyu deserved that
So began the spreading.
What Did He Actually Say?
That’s the confusing part for many users. A few were genuinely unsure about what exactly he wrote. Someone asked:
What exactly did Abhishek Upmanyu say or post to get his account deactivated?
Another commented,
“Omg what happened to Abhishek Upmanyu’s account?”
One user wasn’t sure if it was a glitch, wondering,
“Did Abhishek Upmanyu delete his account or am I blocked?”
Also Read: Kunal Kamra Courts Controversy Again
His Account Vanishes, No Statement Yet
Abhishek Upmanyu deactivated his X account, and the controversy grew by the hour. No official statement has come from him yet, leaving fans wondering what his next move will be.
On the other hand, Miss Khaywaja’s @lilmisskhawaja account has also been withheld in India if you try to visit her profile.

Why Is This a Big Deal?
This controversy reminds us how sensitive online discussions can become, especially during emotional national moments. While some demand a clear statement from Abhishek, others still debate whether the backlash is justified.
Just think, would you want Abhishek Upmanyu to clarify his comment and return to X?