In 2021, I watched the comedian Varun Grover perform in New Delhi. As per usual, he had the audience in the palm of his hand. About 10 minutes in, Grover said (in Hindi), “Please understand the chronology. First, I tell the joke, then you laugh and finally, I go to jail.” The laughter was muted, […]
Actor Vidyut Jammwal has voiced his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who recently faced legal action over his satirical remarks about Maharashtra’s political situation. Taking to social media, Jammwal shared a thought-provoking post referencing the Bhagavad Gita and questioning the selective outrage against comedians while figures like Kamaal R Khan (KRK), known for his […]
New Delhi: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is facing a huge controversy over his parody targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In his latest “Naya Bharat” show, he has lampooned several high-profile figures including author and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty and her husband and Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. In his 45-minute act, Kunal Kamra […]
02/02/2016: Director Hansal Mehta, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: SUDERSHAN V Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut found themselves in a social media confrontation after a discussion over comedian Kunal Kamra’s recent controversy led to comparisons with Kangana’s past ordeal. The debate began when Mehta voiced his support […]
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in support of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who recently faced vandalism at a Mumbai comedy club by Shiv Sena members. Taking to X aka Twitter, Mehta recounted the traumatic incident that took place during the release of his 2000 film Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar. Hansal Mehta backs Kunal […]
New Delhi: Film-maker Hansal Mehta today came out in support of comedian Kumal Kamra, who is being targeted over his joke on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a post on X, Mr Mehta recalled an incident 25 years ago, when, he said, he was similarly targeted by the undivided Shiv Sena over an innocuous […]
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra’s junior home minister Yogesh Kadam on Monday told the state assembly that the government would be checking call record details and bank statements of comic Kunal Kamra, who landed in trouble for indirectly calling deputy CM Eknath Shinde a “gaddar” (traitor) at a Mumbai show.“Call recordings along with CDRs, as well as […]
Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra has told Mumbai Police he does not regret his comment about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, sources told NDTV Monday afternoon. Police sources also said Mr Kamra – who spoke to the cops from Tamil Nadu – denied rumours he had been paid by the opposition to target Mr Shinde. […]
NEW DELHI: BMC officials on Monday were seen arriving at the Unicontinental hotel in Mumbai with hammers hours after Shiv Sena workers vandalised Habitat Studio, situated inside it, following comedian Kunal Kamra‘s joke about Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.In a video shared by the news agency PTI, an official was seen entering the the […]
Mumbai: Coming out strongly in support of his ally and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said comic Kunal Kamra should apologise for his remarks against the Shiv Sena leader, which prompted party workers to vandalise a studio in Mumbai where the comedy show was recorded. The Chief Minister said […]
