Kapil Sharma spotted in wheelchair at Mumbai airport

Mumbai: Comedian Kapil Sharma was spotted in a wheelchair at the airport here on Monday, sparking concerns about his health and also a spat with photographers who asked him if he was okay.

The 39-year-old, who has taken a break from his eponymous TV show following the birth of his son, was wearing a mask and was being wheeled out of the airport by an attendant when the photographers saw him. Videos of their exchange were widely circulated on social media and websites.

Sharma could not be reached for comment. The exchange led to ripples on Twitter, with some fans wishing him speedy recovery and others describing his rude behaviour as "perturbing".

The comedian has taken paternity leave to be with his wife Ginni, who gave birth to a boy at the beginning of the month. The couple already has a daughter.