Simaran Kaur has steadily built a space for herself in the Indian entertainment industry, not just as an actress but as a beloved voice artist. While audiences may instantly recognize her face from television dramas like Agnifera and Tose Naina Milaai Ke, many grew up listening to her as the Hindi voice of Nobita in Doraemon. Now seen as Riddhi Chotwani in Jamai No. 1, Simaran continues to charm viewers with her natural screen presence. But beyond her on-screen persona, she carries thoughtful views about the state of cinema, particularly the shifting flavor of comedy in India.
In a recent conversation, Simaran opened up about how the humor she once admired seems to be losing its footing in contemporary storytelling. She admitted that while comedy remains a favorite genre for audiences, the emotional core that made it endearing has quietly faded.She mentioned, “Today, it’s often reduced to loud punchlines and unnecessary chaos.” Her words reflect the sentiments of many viewers nostalgic for a different era of humor.
For Simaran, the memory of Indian cinema’s comedic legends is vivid. She spoke about performers like Mehmood, Kader Khan, and Govinda, whose work felt effortless yet impactful. Those actors never needed noise or crude jokes to draw laughter. “There was a simplicity to the comedy films of the ’80s, ’90s, and even the early 2000s. Take a film like Chupke Chupke or Hera Pheri. They didn’t need vulgarity or exaggerated acting to make us laugh. The humour was clean, situational, and relatable. That’s why those films are still rewatchable today.”
When asked if the industry was struggling to meet evolving audience expectations, Simaran was careful with her words. She didn’t believe the creators lacked talent but hinted that the race to cater to every demographic was diluting the storytelling. She emphasized, “Comedy is not just about delivering laughs, it’s about creating characters and situations that stay with you.”
As films and web series increasingly lean towards slapstick and hyper-exaggerated comic sequences, Simaran voiced her concerns. The imbalance, she explained, makes even good humor feel forced. In her view, “Humour should flow naturally. When it’s inserted just to fill the gaps, it loses its charm. We’re confusing loudness with laughter, and that’s a dangerous path to take.”
Still, she acknowledged that cinema, like every art form, must evolve. The difference lies in how well writers and filmmakers adapt without losing the intelligence of the material. “Look at some of the recent OTT content that’s doing well. People are still laughing, but it’s through sharp writing and modern-day irony. That proves that the audience hasn’t changed as much as we think we just need to stop underestimating them.”
Simaran herself thrives in lighthearted roles and hopes to see more well-crafted comic parts come her way. For her, the challenge lies in making people laugh with grace, something she finds much tougher than delivering dramatic performances. “I hope more writers and directors bring back that timeless touch to comedy. We need to stop relying solely on volume and start trusting the intelligence of our viewers again.”
Her words strike a chord, reminding both audiences and creators that sometimes, the simplest jokes told with sincerity outlive the loudest gags.
