Kevin Hart's Explosive September: Mumbai Debut, Netflix Deals, and Saudi Controversy
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Kevin Hart's Explosive September: Mumbai Debut, Netflix Deals, and Saudi Controversy
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Kevin Hart’s September has been explosive. Just last Sunday, he touched down in Mumbai for his first ever stand-up show in India, drawing a 3,000-strong crowd at NSCI Dome SVP Stadium for his “Acting My Age” tour. Hart’s set was a trademark high-voltage blend: personal anecdotes, jokes on his recent divorce and back pain, along with riffs on aging, changing family dynamics, and cultural differences, with Indian comedian Samay Raina and cricketer Shreyas Iyer spotted in the audience. Hart couldn’t restrain his enthusiasm, calling Mumbai “exactly what I expected you to be like. Amazing.” This debut comes after a postponed April show in Delhi, delayed for safety after the Pahalgam terror attacks, underscoring how global events can shape entertainment headlines. After India, Hart immediately set off for a three-city Australian run: Perth, Melbourne, Sydney—before a finale in Columbus, Ohio.
On the business front, Hart made headlines as his vegan fast-food venture Hart House closed all four Los Angeles locations, a pivot indicating shifting priorities. Meanwhile, his production company HartBeat remains a juggernaut, with recent valuations placing his stake around $650 million, cementing his status as a mogul, though he cheekily sidestepped billionaire rumors in a recent 60 Minutes interview.
The film world is buzzing about "72 Hours," Hart’s upcoming Netflix bachelor-party comedy with an ensemble cast including Teyana Taylor and Ben Marshall. He’s also deepening Netflix ties through a new competition stand-up series. Notably, Hart’s dramatic chops continue garnering acclaim, with recent projects like "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" and his raved turn in "Lift" signaling a shift toward more serious roles.
Controversy broke out this week as Hart, alongside other A-list comedians like Pete Davidson and Aziz Ansari, was confirmed for the Riyadh Comedy Festival. The festival, lavish and Saudi state-sponsored, has sparked fierce criticism—Shane Gillis and Marc Maron directly accused participants of "selling out" for big paychecks despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, and Pete Davidson was called out over the 9/11 links to his late firefighter father. Hart, for his part, has kept a low profile on social media regarding the festival, possibly signaling awareness of the backlash swirling online.
Over on Instagram, Hart was all smiles and warmth as fans captured his airport arrival in India and posted clips of his Mumbai set, with the phrase “Kevin has never been happier” circulating among fan accounts. All signs point to Hart riding a global wave, navigating both mega-success and contentious headlines with his trademark charisma, wit, and a newly hardened sense of business savvy.
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