Urooj Ashfaq is an Indian stand-up comedian. She was recently embroiled in controversy over her performance in Australia where she joked that Muslims in India hide their identity. The comedian has been known for her bold, observational humor on issues of society, which has stirred up mixed feelings about this joke. Though some found it aptly addressing grave issues with humor, others criticized it for being oversimplified. This incident underlined the issues comedians face while handling sensitive issues and the effect of comedy on social commentary. It also created a lot of discussions regarding freedom of speech and the responsibilities of comedians in charged political environments.