In a high-energy episode that blended cinema, politics, and pure “desi” humor, Bhojpuri superstars Manoj Tiwari, Pawan Singh, and Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) graced the couch of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix this weekend. The episode, which premiered on Saturday, January 10, 2026, saw the trio delivering a masterclass in candid storytelling, with Manoj Tiwari finally addressing one of the most persistent memes of his political career.
The Mystery of the “Wrong Way” Roadshow
Host Kapil Sharma didn’t shy away from the elephant in the room, playing the infamous viral clip where a visibly frustrated Manoj Tiwari is seen scolding his driver and frantically gesturing to turn the vehicle in the opposite direction during a massive roadshow.
Tiwari, laughing along with the audience, clarified that the moment was a result of a logistical nightmare.
- The Explanation: “It was the last day of my campaign, and I was exhausted but desperate to finish the assigned route. I had an important meeting with an opposition leader immediately after,” Tiwari recalled.
- The Blame: He jokingly blamed the driver’s lack of direction. “He started driving away from the destination where people were waiting for me. I was stressed about the delay and the crowd, which is why I was yelling at him to turn around. It wasn’t a mistake; it was ‘political artistry’ in the heat of the moment!”
Nirahua’s “Truth Bomb”: The Case of the Super-Star Drivers
While the roadshow video brought the laughs, Dinesh Lal Yadav stole the show with a “shocking” revelation about Manoj Tiwari’s personal staff. Nirahua pointed out a bizarre coincidence that left the studio audience in splits:
“Manoj Bhaiya has a habit of hiring drivers named after his rivals and co-stars. His first driver was named Ravi (after Ravi Kishan), the next was Pawan (after Pawan Singh), and his current driver is named Dinesh!”
Tiwari immediately jumped to his defense, insisting it was a “pure coincidence,” though the rest of the cast, including Navjot Singh Sidhu and Archana Puran Singh, weren’t buying it.
A Struggle to Remember: “I Was a Driver Too”
In a more reflective moment, the conversation turned to the stars’ humble beginnings.
- Manoj Tiwari’s Secret: Tiwari revealed that before the fame of Rinkiya Ke Papa, he worked as a professional driver for three years to fund his college education. “I never consider the work of a driver small because I have lived that life,” he said.
- Pawan Singh’s Journey: The ‘Lollipop Lagelu’ singer shared a touching story from his childhood, recalling how he would wait at village weddings as a five-year-old just to get a meal, highlighting the grit behind his current global stardom.
Entertainment Highlights:
- The “Black” Jibe: Pawan Singh joked that he avoids the color black on “bad days,” only for Kapil to point out that Manoj Tiwari was dressed in an all-black outfit.
- Sunil Grover as ‘Bantu Kumar Bijali’: The comedian returned with a fresh avatar, delivering a hilarious spoof of Bhojpuri award shows.
- The Finale: The episode concluded with a high-octane performance of Lollipop Lagelu, featuring the stars, the cast, and the entire studio audience.