Kunal Kemmu has responded to a viral social media meme that humorously maps his connection to the Bhatt and Kapoor families through an increasingly complicated chain of relationships. The actor said he enjoys the creativity behind such internet humour and that his family occasionally laughs about the memes too.
Kunal Kemmu has found himself at the centre of a rather unusual internet joke, and instead of taking the viral meme seriously, the actor appears to be enjoying the humour behind it.
A social media post recently went viral for creating an elaborate family-tree-style connection involving Kunal Kemmu, Pooja Bhatt, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The meme eventually describes Kunal through a deliberately confusing chain of familial relationships, turning the interconnected Bollywood families into the punchline.
The joke has also brought renewed attention to Kunal’s early acting career, particularly his appearance in the 1998 film Zakhm.
Speaking to Variety India, Kunal addressed the viral content and explained why he appreciates the creativity that regularly emerges on social media.
Kunal Kemmu Says He Enjoys the Internet Memes
Rather than being annoyed by the meme, Kunal said he finds the humour circulating online entertaining.
“I find the sense of humor that exists out there amazing. I laugh out loud with the memes and content. It’s so brilliant,” he said.
The actor also pointed out how social media has allowed audiences themselves to become content creators. According to Kunal, people now have a platform to showcase everything from comedy and dance to other forms of creativity.
At the same time, he acknowledged that social media can also be used to spread negativity and hate.
His comments reflect a broader change in the entertainment ecosystem, where celebrities are no longer the only ones generating content around films and popular culture. Fans and users can create their own jokes, edits, memes and interpretations—and some can quickly reach a large audience.
Is the Viral Meme a Topic at the Kemmu-Bhatt Family Home?
Despite the online attention surrounding the family connections, Kunal suggested that viral memes aren’t exactly a regular dinner-table conversation.
He said such content is generally not discussed seriously within the family, although they may share a laugh when someone brings a meme to their attention.
“Honestly, it’s not a topic of discussion. But we do laugh at memes if someone brings it up,” Kunal said.
The actor also expressed gratitude that audiences remain interested in talking about them.
“We are also thankful and grateful that we are relevant and people are interested in talking about us,” he added.
Kunal joked that the real concern for a public figure would be reaching a point where nobody was discussing or showing interest in them.
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How Zakhm Became Part of the Online Conversation
The viral meme has also prompted social media users to revisit Kunal Kemmu’s early work.
Kunal appeared as a child actor in Mahesh Bhatt’s 1998 drama Zakhm. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, Pooja Bhatt and Nagarjuna, dealt with themes of family, identity and communal tensions.
Kunal’s connection to the film has now become part of the online conversation surrounding the meme, with social media users revisiting his early screen appearances while constructing the elaborate relationship joke.
His career has since evolved considerably, with Kunal moving beyond acting into writing and directing as well.
Kunal Kemmu’s Career Beyond Acting
Over the years, Kunal Kemmu has worked across Hindi films and has also established himself behind the camera.
He made his feature directorial debut with ** Madgaon Express ** in 2024, a comedy starring Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu and Avinash Tiwary. The film received attention for its ensemble performances and comic treatment.
Kunal has also continued to act while developing projects as a filmmaker.
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Kunal Kemmu’s Next Project VIBE
On the professional front, Kunal is associated with ** VIBE **, which features him alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir.
The project marks another major outing for Kunal as both an actor and filmmaker, adding to the different facets of his career in the Hindi entertainment industry.
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