Shekhar Suman's "Triple Engine" Joke on Aamir Khan's Reported Third Marriage Sparks Mixed Reactions

A light-hearted comment on Aamir Khan by actor and TV host Shekhar Suman has gone viral and triggered a spate of mixed reactions online. 

Shekhar, whose satirical talk show is popular, joked about Aamir's alleged affair with Gauri Spratt and called the Bollywood star "running a triple engine now". The clip went viral on social media and again sparked discussions about Aamir’s personal life.

The comment that sparked all the buzz
In his recent show, Shekhar Suman was doing a monologue and took a dig at Aamir Khan’s third reported marriage. 

Shekhar commented on Aamir’s relationship with Gauri Spratt, saying that now the actor was “running a triple engine now”, which had the studio audience in splits.

The joke video was one of the day’s most talked-about entertainment clips, going viral on Instagram, X and YouTube.

Aamir's personal life behind
Weeks have passed, and the reports connecting Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt have been making headlines. He hasn’t spoken much about it publicly, but fans have been fascinated.

Shekhar’s joke brought the topic back into focus and, with it, a larger conversation about where to draw the line between satire and commenting on someone’s private life.

The social media backlash
The reaction online has been mixed. 

Many viewers said it was harmless fun and praised Shekhar’s comic timing. “Which is the point of satire,” said one user. 

But some thought the joke unnecessary. Another user tweeted, “Personal relationships shouldn’t be punchlines.” Fans also said that celebrities are often satirised, but there should be some boundaries.

Aamir, Shekhar yet to respond
Meanwhile, the controversy is on with neither Aamir Khan nor Shekhar Suman commenting on the issue. 

The clip is making rounds meanwhile and keeping the conversation alive among Bollywood fans.

Whether it’s a quick one-liner or a gratuitous personal attack, the episode demonstrates how one comment can spark a national conversation in the blink of an eye.