Eknath Shinde joke row: Trouble mounts for comedian Kunal Kamra, 3 more cases filed against him in Mumbai
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Eknath Shinde joke row: Trouble mounts for comedian Kunal Kamra, 3 more cases filed against him in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Trouble mounted for comedian Kunal Kamra on Saturday as three separate cases were filed against him at Khar police station of west Mumbai over his controversial stand-up comedy act which included a satire on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Kunal Kamra was on Friday granted relief from arrest by the Madras high court by lawyer V Suresh One of the complaints was filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, while the other two complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik, news agency quoted the Mumbai Police. Court relief to comedian The Madras high court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him. Kunal Kamra's Eknath Shinde joke Comedian Kunal Kamra's latest stand-up gig uploaded on YouTube and his Instagram handle angered Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde's supporters, with them last Sunday vandalising the venue in Mumbai where the act was filmed along with a threat to not let him “walk freely”.

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Kunal Kamra surrenders at Vanur court in TN, released
17 hours, 49 minutes ago

Kunal Kamra surrenders at Vanur court in TN, released

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Kunal Kamra surrendered at the Vanur court on Tuesday in connection with an FIR lodged in Mumbai over his alleged remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Madras High Court had granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail until April 7. On Tuesday, Kamra appeared before Vanur court, where two individuals from Alangkuppam, Puducherry, submitted …

'I am deeply sorry...', says Kunal Kamra as banker who attended his show was summoned as witness by Mumbai police
17 hours, 49 minutes ago

'I am deeply sorry...', says Kunal Kamra as banker who attended his show was summoned as witness by Mumbai police

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: A banker who had attended Kunal Kamra's controversial show in the city was summoned as a witness after a case was registered against the comedian over his alleged jibes against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, police said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, police had denied reports that members of the audience who had attended Kunal Kamra's show had been …

Mumbai Police serves notice to audience members at Kunal Kamra show: Report
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1 day, 4 hours ago

Mumbai Police serves notice to audience members at Kunal Kamra show: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Police has served notices to audience members who attended comedian Kunal Kamra's show in which he allegedly made remarks aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, The Times of India reported on Tuesday. Kunal Kamra, known for his satirical comedy, has been facing legal trouble following complaints accusing him of making derogatory comments against Eknath Shinde during …

Kunal Kamra's caustic 'how to kill an artist democratically' post amid joke row
1 day, 17 hours ago

Kunal Kamra's caustic 'how to kill an artist democratically' post amid joke row

India Today  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Tuesday took a swipe at the government, alleging a systematic effort to silence dissenting artists following the controversy over his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In an Instagram post caption “How to kill an Artist ‘democratically’,” Kamra outlined what he claimed is a "playbook" used by the ruling dispensation to suppress free …

Kunal Kamra appears before Madras High Court, alleges cops trying to arrest him
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Kunal Kamra appears before Madras High Court, alleges cops trying to arrest him

India Today  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who found himself in legal trouble over his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, approached the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail. Hearing the plea, Justice Sundar Mohan of the Madras High Court directed Kamra to appear before the Vanur Court to secure bail and adjourned the case to April 7. Kamra complied …

Ministers threaten Kunal Kamra over remarks on Eknath Shinde, alleges Sanjay Raut
1 day, 23 hours ago

Ministers threaten Kunal Kamra over remarks on Eknath Shinde, alleges Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday accused Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers of issuing violent threats against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra over his controversial remarks about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Mr. Raut claimed that “Ministers in the State Cabinet are openly threatening Kunal Kamra, demanding that he be ‘shot and hanged immediately.’ Despite such lawlessness, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remains …

Traitor jibe at Shinde: Mumbai cops reach Kunal Kamra's Mahim home as he fails to appear
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2 days, 2 hours ago

Traitor jibe at Shinde: Mumbai cops reach Kunal Kamra's Mahim home as he fails to appear

The Hindu  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday failed to appear before Khar police in connection with the case registered for his "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, while a team went to his Mahim home to "check" his availability. "A Khar police team went to his house in Mahim, where his family stays, to check whether he would …

Kamra will receive Shiv Sena-style welcome when he comes to Mumbai, says party functionary
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2 days, 3 hours ago

Kamra will receive Shiv Sena-style welcome when he comes to Mumbai, says party functionary

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal on Monday said comedian Kunal Kamra, who kicked up a political row for taking a jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will be welcomed in "Shiv Sena-style" when he comes to Mumbai, where he has been summoned by the police in a case registered against him. Kamra will receive Shiv Sena-style welcome …

Yuva Shiv Sena general secretary threatens Kunal Kamra, says comedian will be welcomed ‘Shiv Sena style’ in Mumbai
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Yuva Shiv Sena general secretary threatens Kunal Kamra, says comedian will be welcomed ‘Shiv Sena style’ in Mumbai

The Hindu  

The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra deepened as political leaders from both factions of the Shiv Sena traded sharp remarks about his recent satirical comments on Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. It’s not a threat, but Mumbai has a culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava.’ He considers himself a guest here; he should follow the law.” Earlier in the …

‘Shiv Sena-style swagat hoga’: Rahool Kanal to Kunal Kamra on Madras high court order, says ‘not a threat’
Top News
2 days, 8 hours ago

‘Shiv Sena-style swagat hoga’: Rahool Kanal to Kunal Kamra on Madras high court order, says ‘not a threat’

Hindustan Times  

Rahool Kanal of the Shiv Sena’s Yuva Sena on Monday said the party would welcome stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in "good Shiv Sena style” whenever he enters Maharashtra. Rahool Kanal, who was earlier arrested and granted bail along with 11 other Sena workers for vandalising Mumbai's Habitat studio where Kunal Kamra allegedly made a joke about Maharashtra deputy chief minister …

Cops visit Kunal Kamra's Mumbai home amid row, comedian calls it 'waste of time'
2 days, 17 hours ago

Cops visit Kunal Kamra's Mumbai home amid row, comedian calls it 'waste of time'

India Today  

Several Mumbai Police officers visited comedian Kunal Kamra's home in the city after he failed to appear for questioning in connection with his jokes on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Reacting to the development, Kamra said it was a "waste of time and public resources" to visit a place he hasn't lived in for 10 years. Going to an …

Prashant Kishor backs 'friend' Kunal Kamra in joke row: No ulterior motive
2 days, 17 hours ago

Prashant Kishor backs 'friend' Kunal Kamra in joke row: No ulterior motive

India Today  

Jan Suraaj chief and former poll strategist Prashant Kishor has come out in support of Kunal Kamra amid the ongoing controversy over his 'gaddaar' jibe at Eknath Shinde, saying that the stand-up comedian "does not have any political ambitions or ulterior motives". The controversy erupted last week when Kamra, 36, made caustic remarks about Eknath Shinde during a performance at …

Kunal Kamra to be ‘welcomed Shiv Sena-style,’ says Rahool Kanal as controversy escalates
2 days, 17 hours ago

Kunal Kamra to be ‘welcomed Shiv Sena-style,’ says Rahool Kanal as controversy escalates

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra deepened as political leaders from both factions of the Shiv Sena traded sharp remarks about his recent satirical comments on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking to ANI, Rahool Kanal, General Secretary of the Shiv Sena Yuva Sena, said, "Following the procedure of law, Yuva Sena members come to the police …

Mumbai Police reach Kunal Kamra’s residence over controversial joke on Eknath Shinde
2 days, 17 hours ago

Mumbai Police reach Kunal Kamra’s residence over controversial joke on Eknath Shinde

New Indian Express  

A team of Mumbai Police arrived at comedian Kunal Kamra’s residence on Monday in connection with a case related to his controversial joke allegedly aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, ANI reported. Kamra was summoned for questioning at the Khar police station in connection with his controversial jokes at Mumbai's Habitat Centre, but failed to appear. The Khar …

Shiv Sena-UBT demands Kangana Ranaut-like ‘special protection’ for Kunal Kamra as comedian faces more cases
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3 days, 14 hours ago

Shiv Sena-UBT demands Kangana Ranaut-like ‘special protection’ for Kunal Kamra as comedian faces more cases

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, similar to the one granted to actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, as Mumbai police registered more cases against him for his joke allegedly targeting state Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Kunal Kamra has got the backing of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. More cases against …

Three more defamation cases registered against Kunal Kamra
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Three more defamation cases registered against Kunal Kamra

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Khar police have registered three new defamation cases against comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with his satirical jab allegedly aimed at deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show earlier this year, which catapulted into a major political controversy after a video of the show was released on social media last week. Three more defamation cases …

Actor Vidyut Jammwal supports Kunal Kamra, asks why no one questions Kamaal R Khan
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Actor Vidyut Jammwal supports Kunal Kamra, asks why no one questions Kamaal R Khan

India Today  

Actor Vidyut Jammwal appears to have expressed his support for comedian Kunal Kamra in his recent social media post. He also raised a question about why actor Kamaal R Khan's controversial statements, which frequently target women and India itself, are never questioned. Jammwal shared a video featuring Khan as well as Kamra on his Instagram feed and quoted the Hindu …

Kunal Kamra controversy row: More trouble for Kamra as three cases filed against him in Mumbai
4 days, 5 hours ago

Kunal Kamra controversy row: More trouble for Kamra as three cases filed against him in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Three more FIRs have been filed in Maharashtra against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra over his alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He got ₹4 cr., says Sena Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam alleged that Mr. Kamra’s satirical songs were part of an “international conspiracy” to defame India. ‘Is he a terrorist?’ Speaking to journalists at a press …

Three more cases filed against comedian Kunal Kamra
4 days, 7 hours ago

Three more cases filed against comedian Kunal Kamra

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Three more cases were registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Saturday in connection with a controversial joke allegedly aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, police said. Kamra’s parody song did not directly identify anyone but offended the workers of Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction. Of the new cases registered on Saturday, one was based on a …

UBT Sena's Sanjay Raut demands special protection for Kunal Kamra
4 days, 9 hours ago

UBT Sena's Sanjay Raut demands special protection for Kunal Kamra

Op India  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for satirist Kunal Kamra on Saturday, after three more cases were filed against him at Khar police station for his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Sanjay Raut said that just like Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut was given protection following her “rift” with Shiv Sena, Kamra …

Three Cases Filed Against Kunal Kamra Over Remarks on Eknath Shinde
4 days, 10 hours ago

Three Cases Filed Against Kunal Kamra Over Remarks on Eknath Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is facing legal trouble after three separate cases were filed against him over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The controversy erupted after Kamra, known for his outspoken and often provocative humor, made remarks regarding Eknath Shinde during one of his comedy shows. The complaint filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon …

Plea Filed In Bombay HC In Support Of Kunal Kamra Amid Row Over 'Traitor' Joke
4 days, 11 hours ago

Plea Filed In Bombay HC In Support Of Kunal Kamra Amid Row Over 'Traitor' Joke

ABP News  

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court in support of comedian Kunal Kamra, who got into trouble for his 'traitor' joke during one of his stand-up gig in Maharashtra. The petition also argues that Kamra's content falls within the domain of satire and political criticism, and that his remarks were not intended to spread hatred …

This Week in Explainers: Why Kunal Kamra faced ire of Shiv Sena over Eknath Shinde ‘joke’
4 days, 12 hours ago

This Week in Explainers: Why Kunal Kamra faced ire of Shiv Sena over Eknath Shinde ‘joke’

Firstpost  

Comic Kunal Kamra came to the limelight after his jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde led to a huge row. All this and more in our weekly roundup from India Comic Kunal Kamra faced the ire of Shiv Sena supporters over his jibe at Eknath Shinde. Comedian Kunal Kamra, who is not new to controversies, was thrown in …

Plea in court in support of Kunal Kamra amid joke row: Satirical commentary
4 days, 17 hours ago

Plea in court in support of Kunal Kamra amid joke row: Satirical commentary

India Today  

A Criminal Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, urging the court to recognise stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's controversial act as protected under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression. The plea, filed by law student Harshwardhan Khandekar through advocate Amit Katarnaware, argues that Kamra's statements fall within the realm …

More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed in Mumbai
4 days, 17 hours ago

More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed in Mumbai

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Three separate cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Earlier, the Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him. Kunal Kamra had approached the Madras High Court to seek …

Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra
5 days, 5 hours ago

Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai, March 28: The Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing the heat over his jokes on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Although the FIR has been registered in Khar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, he is seeking anticipatory bail from Madras HC as he resides within its jurisdiction and “fears imminent arrest …

Kunal Kamra Granted Interim Anticipatory Bail In FIR Over Remarks On Eknath Shinde
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5 days, 5 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Granted Interim Anticipatory Bail In FIR Over Remarks On Eknath Shinde

ABP News  

The Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra till April 7 in connection with an FIR lodged against him in Mumbai over his alleged remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Despite the case being registered at Khar police station in Mumbai, Kamra, a resident of Tamil Nadu, approached the Madras High …

Breaking | Kunal Kamra Gets Interim Anticipatory Bail From Madras High Court In Mumbai Police FIR Over Satire Video
5 days, 6 hours ago

Breaking | Kunal Kamra Gets Interim Anticipatory Bail From Madras High Court In Mumbai Police FIR Over Satire Video

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail till April 7 to Kunal Kamra in connection with the FIR lodged against him at Mumbai over his alleged remarks against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Though the FIR is lodged in Mumbais's Khar police station, Kamra being a resident of Tamilnadu had approached the High Court there. Accordingly, the petitioner …

Kunal Kamra case: Madras High Court grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian in Eknath Shinde controversy row
5 days, 6 hours ago

Kunal Kamra case: Madras High Court grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian in Eknath Shinde controversy row

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in a case booked against him by the Khar police in Mumbai for having allegedly made slanderous comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest comedy show titled ‘Naya Bharat.’ Justice Sunder Mohan ordered notice, returnable by April 7, to …

Kunal Kamra Moves Madras HC for Transit Anticipatory Bail
5 days, 10 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Moves Madras HC for Transit Anticipatory Bail

Deccan Chronicle  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail after multiple FIRs were filed against him over a satirical video allegedly targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.The case, which has sparked a political storm in Maharashtra, revolves around Kamra’s stand-up act, where he performed a parody of the song Bholi Si Surat from the …

Kunal Kamra moves Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail over satire video, hearing today
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Kunal Kamra moves Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail over satire video, hearing today

Live Mint  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra reportedly approached the Madras High Court on Friday, seeking transit anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR lodged against him over his controversial video. The case pertained to the remarks he made during a stand up show, apparently targing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He didn't name Shinde in his stand-up, however, Shinde's supporters alleged …

Kunal Kamra moves Madras high court seeking transit anticipatory bail after FIRs over ‘traitor’ joke
5 days, 12 hours ago

Kunal Kamra moves Madras high court seeking transit anticipatory bail after FIRs over ‘traitor’ joke

Hindustan Times  

Kunal Kamra row: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Madras high court, seeking transit anticipatory bail after multiple FIRs were lodged against him for his alleged remarks on Maharashtra deputy chief minister. Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is a permanent resident of Villupuram town in Tamil Nadu and thus claims Madras high court has jurisdiction. Kunal Kamra is a permanent …

Breaking | Kunal Kamra Moves Madras High Court For Transit Anticipatory Bail In Mumbai Police FIR Over Satire Video; Hearing Today
5 days, 12 hours ago

Breaking | Kunal Kamra Moves Madras High Court For Transit Anticipatory Bail In Mumbai Police FIR Over Satire Video; Hearing Today

Live Law  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR lodged against him at Mumbai over his alleged remarks against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra is a permanent resident of Villupuram town in Tamilnadu and thus claims Madras High Court has jurisdiction. Though Kamra had not directly taken the Deputy …

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra council admits breach of privilege notice against comedian
5 days, 14 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra council admits breach of privilege notice against comedian

Live Mint  

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra Legislative Council has admitted a breach of privilege notice against comedian Kunal Kamra him for allegedly insulting deputy chief minister Elnath Shinde, who heads a Shiv Sena faction. State tourism minister and Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai, while talking to reporters, demanded Kamra’s immediate arrest, warning that the patience of party workers should not be tested. …

Kunal Kamra files pre-arrest bail plea amid row over Eknath Shinde 'traitor' joke
5 days, 17 hours ago

Kunal Kamra files pre-arrest bail plea amid row over Eknath Shinde 'traitor' joke

India Today  

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Friday approached the Madras High Court to seek interim protection from pre-arrest in connection with the FIR filed against him in Mumbai over his alleged "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The comedian, a resident of Tamil Nadu's Villupuram, applied for transit anticipatory bail, which allows an accused to seek pre-arrest bail in …

Joke row: Kunal Kamra gets interim pre-arrest bail, claims he got 500 threat calls
5 days, 17 hours ago

Joke row: Kunal Kamra gets interim pre-arrest bail, claims he got 500 threat calls

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Friday granted pre-arrest bail till April 7 to comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with a case registered against him in Mumbai over controversial remarks about Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde. The order came after Kamra's counsel claimed that the comedian received nearly 500 threatening calls after he, without taking Shinde's name, referred to him as …

'Traitor' song targeting Shinde: Kunal Kamra moves Madras High Court seeking protection from arrest
5 days, 17 hours ago

'Traitor' song targeting Shinde: Kunal Kamra moves Madras High Court seeking protection from arrest

New Indian Express  

Kunal Kamra, who has been summoned by the Khar police in Mumbai for questioning over his remarks against Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, has moved the Madras High Court for transit anticipatory bail. He has sought protection against his arrest for his "traitor" remarks against Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during a show recently. A case has been …

'Traitor' song targeting Shinde: Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra till April 7
5 days, 17 hours ago

'Traitor' song targeting Shinde: Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to comedian Kunal Kamra till April 7

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand up comedian Kunal Kamra, in a case registered against him by the Mumbai police in connection with his recent satire video "Naya Bharat" allegedly making sarcastic comments against Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ekhnath Shinde. Kamra approached the Madras High Court citing his domicile in Tamil Nadu, where …

‘300 screenshots of payments’: Shiv Sena leader claims Kunal Kamra gets ‘terror-funding’ — ‘Khalistan money coming’
6 days, 5 hours ago

‘300 screenshots of payments’: Shiv Sena leader claims Kunal Kamra gets ‘terror-funding’ — ‘Khalistan money coming’

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena Yuva Sena's General Secretary Rahool Kanal, who was one of the 20 people to vandalise The Habitat standup comedy set in Mumbai where Kunal kamra performed, has now claimed that the comedian was being paid for content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and others. In a long post on X, Rahool Kanal …

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra for insulting `traitor', remains silent on Solapurkar: Uddhav
6 days, 7 hours ago

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra for insulting `traitor', remains silent on Solapurkar: Uddhav

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the Maharashtra government summoned comedian Kunal Kamra for insulting a “traitor”, but took no action against actor Rahul Solapurkar over his ‘insult’ of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "You summon Kunal Kamra twice for insulting a traitor, but do not summon Rahul Solapurkar even once," Mr. Thackeray said. Mr. Kamra, whose parody song targeting …

Mumbai Police orders Kunal Kamra to appear on March 31 over Eknath Shinde remarks, denies extension on ‘threat to life’
Top News
6 days, 12 hours ago

Mumbai Police orders Kunal Kamra to appear on March 31 over Eknath Shinde remarks, denies extension on ‘threat to life’

Live Mint  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been summoned to appear before Mumbai police on March 31 regarding a parody of Eknath Shinde, reported NDTV. Kamra received criticism for allegedly calling Eknath Shinde a "traitor" during his performance of ‘Naya Bharat’ at Habitat studio in Mumbai. The Mumbai Police have arrested 12 people so far, including Shiv Sena leader Rahul Kanal, in connection …

Mumbai Police Issue Second Notice to Kunal Kamra in Defamation Case
6 days, 13 hours ago

Mumbai Police Issue Second Notice to Kunal Kamra in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle  

The case was registered at Khar Police Station based on a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel. While the specific date for Kamra’s appearance was not disclosed, officials confirmed that he had requested one week to respond to the initial notice issued on Tuesday. The complaint stems from a recent satirical comedy performance in Mumbai, where Kamra allegedly mocked …

Mainstream media are vultures, miscommunication arm of rulers: Kamra ; Maha minister wants to give comedian 'prasad'
6 days, 17 hours ago

Mainstream media are vultures, miscommunication arm of rulers: Kamra ; Maha minister wants to give comedian 'prasad'

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, Maharashtra tourism minister and Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday said the police should arrest the comedian at the earliest and not test the patience of party workers. Kamra on Wednesday dropped a new video from the comedy special, in which he performed a parody of "Hawa Hawai" from "Mr India" to criticise Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Kunal Kamra asked to appear before cops on March 31 over Eknath Shinde parody
Top News
6 days, 17 hours ago

Kunal Kamra asked to appear before cops on March 31 over Eknath Shinde parody

India Today  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been asked to appear before Mumbai police for questioning on March 31 over his 'traitor' jab at Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde during a stand-up performance. Kamra stirred a massive controversy after he referred to Shinde as a "gaddar" in a Bollywood parody song during a performance at the Habitat Comedy Club. While Kamra has been …

Kunal Kamra criticises T-Series after visibility of ‘Naya Bharat’ video blocked on YouTube
6 days, 23 hours ago

Kunal Kamra criticises T-Series after visibility of ‘Naya Bharat’ video blocked on YouTube

The Hindu  

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday criticised Bollywood studio T-Series, alleging that his stand-up special “Naya Bharat”, which has kicked up a huge controversy over jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was flagged for copyright violations on YouTube. Mr. Kamra shared a screenshot from YouTube on X, which showed “Naya Bharat”, his new video, has been blocked due to …

Shiv Sena (UBT) says BJP silent on Kunal Kamra's open attack on PM Narendra Modi
1 week ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) says BJP silent on Kunal Kamra's open attack on PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve on Wednesday said the BJP remained silent on comedian Kunal Kamra's direct jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but reacted strongly to his parody song that did not mention Eknath Shinde by name. "Kunal Kamra directly criticised Prime Minister Modi in his show, and the BJP took no offence. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde's supporters on …

Kunal Kamra Not In Contact With Us, Satirical Comments To Be Probed: Mumbai Police
1 week ago

Kunal Kamra Not In Contact With Us, Satirical Comments To Be Probed: Mumbai Police

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing row over the stand-up comedy by Kunal Kamra, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday that he has not come in contact with the cops yet. According to news agency ANI, the police is probing instances of satire by Kamra on other individuals, made before the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde instance. Mumbai Police say, "We are investigating instances of …

Sanjay Raut sides with Yogi Adityanath on free speech in Kunal Kamra row—with a catch
1 week ago

Sanjay Raut sides with Yogi Adityanath on free speech in Kunal Kamra row—with a catch

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, known for his sharp criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, has now sided with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his ‘freedom of expression’ stance in the Kunal Kamra controversy. As Kunal Kamra battles a series of threats and legal action over his parody song about a ‘traitor’, Yogi Adityanath said the freedom …

‘People have given verdict’: Eknath Shinde on ‘traitor’ jibe amid Kunal Kamra row
1 week ago

‘People have given verdict’: Eknath Shinde on ‘traitor’ jibe amid Kunal Kamra row

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that the people of the state have already given the verdict on who the ‘real gaddaar’ is. This comes amid the row over comedian Kunal Kamra’s ‘gaddaar’ jibe on Shinde in his Mumbai show. The Shiv Sena chief repeated the allegations of ‘paid content’ on Kamra, saying that his parody song …

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