Renowned anchor Waseem Badami hosted a special Youm-e-Tashakkur (Day of Gratitude) transmission, where he took a humorous yet pointed dig at Indian media’s recent war hysteria. Joined by comedian Shafaat Ali and a team of performers, Badami showcased a parody segment that mirrored the exaggerated style of Indian news coverage during the four-day military standoff.

In a bold and creative move, Waseem Badami presented life-sized dummies of Indian media figures such as Arnab Goswami and General Bakhshi. The performers impersonated their dramatic tones and over-the-top rhetoric, effectively mocking the kind of aggressive journalism often witnessed across Indian channels. The satirical segment highlighted absurd claims like “occupying Karachi,” a narrative that was widely pushed by Indian newsrooms.

“From war-mongering to occupying Karachi and what not, they showed how Indian media was behaving throughout these days of war.”

Indian anchors like Major Gaurav Arya and Arnab Goswami have been criticized, even within India, for fueling tensions with their sensational reporting. Their coverage during the conflict was described by critics as “absurd, illogical and dangerous.” In fact, several Indian celebrities publicly condemned the media’s approach.

This is how Indian media was acting:

The video clip from the segment quickly went viral, with many Indians also appreciating the satire. One viewer commented, “I am Indian but this is really funny.” Another shared, “I am Indian and I love this roast.” A third viewer even said, “This is better than SNL.”