"Stop This, It Hurts": Tanmay Bhat Begs For More After Ashutosh Agarwal's Perfect Parody Of His Reaction Gang
In a hilarious new video, creator Ashutosh Agarwal perfectly parodied Tanmay Bhat's reaction gang. The parody was so good, Tanmay himself showed up in the comments to say "Stop this, it hurts. Do it again."
In what might be the most wholesome moment in the Indian YouTube community this year, creator Ashutosh Agarwal has achieved the ultimate goal of any parody artist: he made a roast so painfully accurate that the target himself showed up to applaud it.
Ashutosh Agarwal recently posted a video that perfectly skewers the popular reaction video format of comedy king Tanmay Bhat and his gang. The parody was so spot-on that Tanmay himself slid into the comments with the highest possible praise: “Stop this, it hurts. Do it again.”
The Ashutosh Agarwal Tanmay Bhat Parody has since gone viral, with fans celebrating it as a masterclass in observational humor. For those unfamiliar, Tanmay Bhat frequently hosts reaction videos on his channel where he, along with fellow comedians and creators like Rohan Joshi, Kullu, and Piyush Sharma, break down viral clips. Their commentary is famously witty, often diving into hilariously niche, pseudo-intellectual, and overly analytical territory.
Ashutosh Agarwal absolutely nailed this signature style. In his parody, he reacts to a video of singer Arijit Singh, but instead of simple comments, he delivers a series of increasingly absurd philosophical hot takes.
“Arijit screaming at the mic is basically the Indian version of Friedrich Nietzsche shouting ‘God is dead,’” Ashutosh deadpans in the video, perfectly capturing the high-brow humor of the Tanmay Bhat reaction video format. He continues, “Bro turned Raag music into Rage music,” and “Doing a live demonstration of Heidegger’s breakdown of equipment.”
The parody brilliantly highlights the hilarious contrast between the emotional performance on screen and the comically detached, academic analysis of the reaction “gang.” It’s a loving roast that could only be made by someone who is clearly a fan and a keen observer of their work.
The genius of the parody was not lost on its subjects. Tanmay Bhat’s comment, begging for more while admitting the accuracy “hurts,” has become the top comment on the video. His crewmate Kullu also joined in on the fun, playing into the joke with a self-deprecating comment of his own: “I don’t speak this much English.”
This interaction is a refreshing example of the camaraderie within the YouTube India comedy scene. In a world often dominated by feuds and drama, this good-natured ribbing shows a level of mutual respect and appreciation that has fans delighted.
“This is why we love this crew,” one fan commented. “They can dish it out, but they can also take a joke. Ashutosh deserves all the flowers for this one.”
Another wrote, “The parody is so good because it’s not mean. It’s just true. And Tanmay and Kullu’s reactions make it a thousand times funnier.”
The viral parody video is now being shared widely as a perfect example of how to do a roast right. It’s not about tearing someone down, but about celebrating their unique quirks in a way that is both funny and affectionate. Ashutosh Agarwal didn’t just make a parody; he wrote a love letter to a format that has become a staple of Indian YouTube, and he got the ultimate thank-you note in return.
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