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He had recently posted another video calling Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav his “Papa” and urged him to buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Known for his bizarre and cringe videos, Puneet found himself in hot waters after Ghaziabad police registered a case against him. (Image: Instagram)
Calling former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati ‘mummy’ and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav ‘papa’ has landed social media content creator and YouTuber Puneet Superstar – real name Prakash Kumar – in serious legal trouble. Known for his bizarre and cringe videos, Puneet found himself in hot waters after Ghaziabad police registered a case against him following strong protests by BSP leaders.
On Tuesday (August 19), Puneet posted a video on his Instagram account – where he boasts over 10.8 crore followers – addressing Mayawati as “Mummy” while attaching her photo to his clip. The video, in which he repeatedly referred to the BSP chief in a mocking tone, went viral within hours, drawing sharp criticism from BSP workers who found it “deeply insulting and derogatory.”
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The controversy quickly escalated. On Wednesday evening (August 20), BSP district president Narendra Mohit, accompanied by Mandal Prabhari Dayaram Sain, Metropolitan Vice-President Pankaj Sharma, and District General Secretary Lekhraj Bauddh, lodged a complaint at the Shalimar Garden Police Station in Ghaziabad.
According to the complaint, Puneet, a resident of Bhopura Extension-2, Ghaziabad, used his Instagram account under the handle puneetsuperr_star to circulate the video. The complainants alleged that he mocked Mayawati, who is popularly known as ‘Behenji’ among her supporters – a title symbolising respect and affection – by referring to her as “Mummy” in a demeaning way.
“Such acts are intended to disrupt social harmony and spread disrespect towards a leader who commands immense respect across the country,” the complaint stated. Narendra Mohit, also an advocate, urged the police to take the strictest possible legal action to ensure that “no one dares to indulge in such indecent behaviour against public figures in the future.”
DCP Nimish Patil confirmed that a case had been registered against Puneet under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act. “The video had gone viral and hurt the sentiments of the Bahujan community. We are investigating the matter,” the officer said.
Facing mounting criticism and an FIR, Puneet quickly posted another video on Instagram, this time apologising for his actions. Folding his hands in the video, he said: “Greetings my friends, last night I made a video about former Chief Minister Mayawati ji. My intention was not to hurt anyone’s feelings. If anyone’s sentiments have been hurt, I fold my hands and apologise. I will never make such a mistake again. Jai Shri Ram.” The apology video also went viral but did little to pacify BSP workers, who continue to demand strict action.
However, this is not the first time Puneet Superstar has drawn attention with such antics. Recently, he posted another video calling Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav his “Papa” and urged him to buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max. That video too generated buzz online, though it did not result in legal trouble.
Over the years, Puneet has built an identity around his unconventional and cringe-inducing content. His videos often involve shouting, bizarre expressions, and outlandish remarks aimed at catching viewers’ attention. While this style has helped him amass millions of followers, it has also invited criticism for crossing the line into disrespect and bad taste.
Who is Puneet Superstar?
Puneet Superstar, whose real name is Prakash Kumar, hails from Ghaziabad’s Bhopura locality. He has more than 23,000 subscribers on YouTube but rose to fame primarily on Instagram, where his short clips consistently attract massive engagement.
In 2023, he even featured in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. However, his stint on the reality show was short-lived – he was eliminated within 24 hours of entering the house due to what was described as “cringe behaviour.” Despite this, he continues to maintain a loyal fan base on social media platforms.
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