Abhishek Kumar Expresses Discontent Over Samarth Jurel's 'Servant' Remark

Abhishek Kumar has publicly expressed his disappointment regarding a comment made by his friend Samarth Jurel, who referred to him as 'naukar' during an interview. This remark has hurt Abhishek's family and raised concerns about the boundaries of playful banter versus disrespect. The two have a shared history through actress Isha Malviya, and while they have entertained audiences together on Laughter Chefs, their friendship now appears to be in jeopardy. Read on to discover more about their complicated relationship and the implications of Samarth's comments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:53 IST

Abhishek Kumar's Reaction to Samarth Jurel's Comment

Abhishek Kumar has voiced his displeasure regarding a comment made by his friend Samarth Jurel, who referred to him as 'naukar' (servant) during a recent interview. Both Abhishek and Samarth are currently contestants on the show Laughter Chefs 3, airing on Colors TV. In a heartfelt Instagram story, Abhishek shared that his family was hurt upon hearing Samarth's derogatory remarks. He emphasized that while playful banter is acceptable on the show, making disrespectful comments in interviews crosses a line.

Abhishek Kumar Addresses Samarth Jurel’s Remarks

In his Instagram story, Abhishek explained that their playful teasing is meant to entertain, but he found Samarth's comments during a YouTube interview to be disrespectful. He noted that although he remained silent while watching the interview, his family was deeply affected by Samarth's words. Abhishek believes there is a significant difference between friendly fun and undermining someone's dignity publicly. He has always regarded Samarth as a good person and felt let down by his remarks.

In an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, Samarth Jurel jokingly stated that Abhishek is like his servant, adding that Abhishek assists Krushna Abhishek and Vicky Jain. He also claimed to be a better cook than Abhishek, further fueling the playful rivalry between them.

Shared History of Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel

Abhishek and Samarth share a common connection through actress Isha Malviya, who has dated both of them during their time on Udaariyaan. Samarth also entered Bigg Boss 17 as a wildcard contestant after Isha and Abhishek's debut. Their relationship has had its ups and downs, including a notable incident where Abhishek slapped Samarth for persistently teasing him about his mental health. Despite their past conflicts, they became friends and collaborated on Laughter Chefs, where their dynamic has been a major source of entertainment. However, it seems their friendship is currently strained.