These comments by Noah followed widespread criticism on social media, who termed his joke as "racist" and "insensitive".
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 4th March, 2019) Renowned Comedian Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show”, was forced to tender an apology upon the joke he made on recent Pak-India conflict.
In one of his shows, Trevor said a war between the two would be "the most entertaining", adding "it would also be the longest war of all time – another dance number!"
These comments by Noah followed widespread criticism on social media, who termed his joke as "racist" and "insensitive".
Several Indians, including Bollywood celebrities, had come out to condemn the remarks made by the comedian.
One Twitter user wrote, “It's sad when someone who's had a violent past mocks war through a Bollywood stereotype. @Trevornoah's mother was shot in the head by her husband (Trevor's stepfather). Imagine someone making fun of it with a Xhosa stereotype - the tribe his mum belongs to.”
This came to the attention of Noah who then apologised for his comments, saying he is sorry that this hurt you and others, that's not what I was trying to do.
“Actually if you watch my stand up you'll see that I did make jokes after my mother was shot in the head. As a comedian I use comedy to process pain and discomfort in my world but I am sorry that this hurt you and others, that's not what I was trying to do,” he wrote.
In another tweet, Trevor expressed his shock over how his joke had trended more than the story actual Pak-India conflict.
“It's amazing to me that my joke about the conflict in India and Pakistan trended more than the story of the actual conflict itself. Sometimes it seems like people are more offended by the jokes comedians make about an issue than the issue itself,” he wrote.
Relations between India and Pakistan significantly aggravated following Pulwama attack in Kashmir where at least 44 Indian paramilitary soldiers were killed.
After the attack, India accused Pakistan of having a "direct hand" in the incident and blamed the neighbouring nation for harbouring and protecting terrorists.
Pakistan had denied its involvement in the attack while Prime Minister Imran Khan has asured India of thorough action if it provides any actionable intelligence.
This was followed by an airstrike by Indian Air Force against what New Delhi said was a camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad, considered a terrorist group by India, and located on the Pakistani soil across the Line of Control.
The Pakistani military, in retaliation, shot down two Indian warplanes in the disputed region of Kashmir on Wednesday.
