'Mitron…Epadida Na Katron': Tamil Comedian Alexander Babu Takes Potshots At PM Modi, Video Goes Viral

"Mitron..." - a phrase that has become synonymous with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public addresses - has now taken center stage in a bold satirical act by Tamil stand-up comedian Alexander Babu.

In his latest show Alexperience, currently streaming on Anba TV, the comedian takes playful jabs at the Prime Minister, blending mimicry, music, and political satire into a controversial package that has gone viral on social media.

During the Alexperience show, Alexander Babu parodied PM Modi's unique speaking style and political persona. "Our G has been performing well in politics for the past 10 years. He cannot be beaten. He is especially strong in music," Alexander quipped, mimicking Modi's cadence. "Although he is not a singer, with today's technology, everyone sings... but he has a raga of his own. Mitron... this is how we sing... anything we want in that raga fits beautifully."

"'Mitron ..Epadida Na Katron," he said, leaving the audience in laughter.

Alexander Babu didn't stop there. He further satirized the Prime Minister's knack for dramatic flair. "Even if you don't know a word of Hindi, his body language says everything. Mitron... if he comes to Tamil Nadu, he will even speak in Tamil!" Adding a sharp twist, he joked about Modi's foreign tours and if anyone complains, the Enforcement Directorate will take after them. This pointed reference to the BJP government's alleged use of the ED to target opponents.

Social media quickly erupted in debate. One user criticized the comedian's approach: "Another talented person converted into a Dravidian influencer. I was about to watch his series but saw a couple of clips and decided not to. It's fine if he criticizes Modi and Jai Shriram, but can he do the same to any Dravidian leader, even an MLA, or speak about other faiths?"

Another user added, "Because these Dravidians remain constantly vigilant against Brahmin dominance, especially those who exploit Lord Rama's name for political survival."

Who Is Alexander Babu?

So, who is this comedian making waves with political satire? Alexander Babu, based in Chennai, describes himself as a stand-up comedian, musician, actor, yoga teacher, and ex-software engineer. After fifteen years in the tech industry, he transitioned full-time to stand-up comedy in 2014. His musical comedy special Alex in Wonderland gained wide popularity and is streaming on Amazon Prime since August 2019.

His second solo show Alexperience, which began touring in August 2022, merges humor with music and social commentary. According to his website, Alexander invites audiences to catch his live performances and explore his growing body of comedic work.

With his sharp wit and fearless satire, Alexander Babu continues to spark conversations, challenging political boundaries one Mitron at a time.