"Men Only Feel Pain When..." Preity Zinta’s Savage Reply to Kapil Sharma Goes Viral Again!
As the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 approaches this
April, fans are revisiting some of the most iconic, unscripted moments in the
ceremony’s history. One particular throwback that has gone viral again involves
Preity Zinta, Sonakshi Sinha, and a very humbled Kapil Sharma.
In a classic case of "banter gone wrong," Kapil
Sharma found himself on the receiving end of a legendary takedown after making
a joke about gender and pain. Here is the breakdown of how the women of
Bollywood took charge of the stage.
‘Men Only Feel Pain When Actresses Are Paid More’: The
Viral Takedown
The incident occurred during a segment co-hosted by Karan
Johar and Kapil Sharma. Known for his cheeky, sometimes
borderline-risky humor, Kapil attempted to bait the audience with a
"scientific" claim.
The Setup: Kapil’s "Aunty" Theory
Kapil Sharma declared to the crowd that men have a higher
pain threshold than women. His "proof"? He joked that if you call
any woman an "Aunty," her face would turn a shade of red that no
makeup could replicate, implying women are more sensitive to minor verbal jabs
than men are to physical pain.
Karan Johar, sensing the impending storm, warned Kapil that
the women in the front row—including Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty,
and Farah Khan—were not going to take that lightly.
The Confrontation: The "Broom" Brigade
Refusing to back down, Kapil challenged the "guts"
of the actresses to do anything about his comments. Within seconds, Preity,
Shilpa, and Farah stormed the stage, humorously brandishing brooms.
As Kapil immediately began to backtrack, claiming
"girls rule everything," Preity Zinta delivered the knockout
punch that defined the night:
"Men never feel any pain at all. The only time they
feel pain is when the actresses get paid more money than they do. That's the
real tragedy."
The statement was met with a thunderous standing ovation,
highlighting the long-standing conversation regarding the gender pay gap
in Bollywood.
Sonakshi Sinha Shuts Down the "Hero" Narrative
If Preity addressed the financial side, Sonakshi Sinha
addressed the creative one. Joining the stage with child actor Harshaali
Malhotra (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), Sonakshi countered Kapil’s narrative
that the industry is solely male-dominated.
- The
Reality Check: Sonakshi reminded Kapil (and the audience) that even a
massive blockbuster like Bajrangi Bhaijaan dominated the box office
because of the emotional core provided by the female
characters—specifically "Munni" (Harshaali).
- The
Message: She made it clear that while "manliness" is often
celebrated on stage, the success of the industry rests equally on its
female stars.
Why This Moment Matters in 2026
While the incident was originally a comedic segment at the 22nd
Screen Awards, it remains highly relevant today.
- Pay
Parity: In 2026, the discussion around actresses like Deepika
Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Shraddha Kapoor commanding
fees on par with their male counterparts is more active than ever.
- The
"Aunty" Trope: Preity and Sonakshi’s refusal to let ageist
or sexist jokes slide set a precedent for how female stars handle
"roast" culture in Indian media.
- Screen
Awards Legacy: As the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 kicks off on
April 5th, this moment serves as a reminder that the most memorable award
show highlights are often the ones that speak truth to power.
Quick Summary Table
|
Star |
The Takedown |
The Theme |
|
Preity Zinta |
"Men only feel pain when actresses are paid
more." |
Pay Parity / Gender Pay Gap |
|
Sonakshi Sinha |
"Bajrangi needed Munni to win the box office." |
Creative Contribution |
|
Kapil Sharma |
Backtracked instantly after being challenged. |
Comedy vs. Reality |
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