Eknath Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra fails to appear before police, seeks more time
3 days, 23 hours ago

Eknath Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra fails to appear before police, seeks more time

Hindustan Times  

Kunal Kamra has asked for 7 days to appear before the investigating officer in connection with the cases filed against him over his ‘traitor’ jibe on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Opposition backs Kunal Kamra amid Eknath Shinde joke row While Kunal Kamra had been facing attacks from Shiv Sena leaders and their allies, including Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, several leaders from the opposition have backed the comic amid the row over his joke on deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said Kunal Kamra has told the truth and ‘a gaddar will be called gaddar’. Rajya Sabha MP from Uddhav Thackray's party, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Tuesday said the response from the Mahayuti government to Kunal Kamra's remark on Eknath Shinde highlighted the government's intolerance towards any form of criticism.

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Three Cases Filed Against Kunal Kamra Over Remarks on Eknath Shinde
10 hours, 2 minutes 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 …

This Week in Explainers: Why Kunal Kamra faced ire of Shiv Sena over Eknath Shinde ‘joke’
11 hours, 53 minutes 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 …

Kunal Kamra Moves Madras HC for Transit Anticipatory Bail
1 day, 9 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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1 day, 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 Controversy: Maharashtra council admits breach of privilege notice against comedian
1 day, 13 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. …

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra for insulting `traitor', remains silent on Solapurkar: Uddhav
2 days, 6 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’
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2 days, 11 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
2 days, 12 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'
2 days, 16 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
2 days, 16 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 …

Sanjay Raut sides with Yogi Adityanath on free speech in Kunal Kamra row—with a catch
3 days, 3 hours 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
3 days, 3 hours 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 …

Kunal Kamra row: Breach of privilege notice issued against comedian, Sena UBT's Sushma Andhare
Top News
3 days, 4 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Breach of privilege notice issued against comedian, Sena UBT's Sushma Andhare

Hindustan Times  

A breach of privilege notice was moved against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in the Maharashtra legislative council on Wednesday over his parody song targeting deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena spokesperson have been issued a breach of privilege notice BJP legislator Pravin Darekar moved the notice against the comedian as well as Shiv Sena spokesperson Sushma …

Shiv Sena leaders in Pune seek FIR against comedian Kunal Kamra for ‘low grade, inappropriate' song
3 days, 4 hours ago

Shiv Sena leaders in Pune seek FIR against comedian Kunal Kamra for ‘low grade, inappropriate' song

Hindustan Times  

In a recent development, leaders from Shiv Sena's Pune City unit have met Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar and filed a complaint against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, alleging that his recent performance included a song deemed "low-grade and inappropriate. Shive Sena leaders met the Pune police commissioner seeking an FIR against Kunal Kamra According to Pramod Bhangire, Shivsena Pune …

Kunal Kamra row: Breach of privilege notice moved against comedian in Maharashtra Legislative Council
3 days, 5 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Breach of privilege notice moved against comedian in Maharashtra Legislative Council

The Hindu  

BJP MLC Pravin Darekar on Wednesday, moved breach of privilege motions against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena spokesperson Sushma Andhare in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, alleging disrespect towards Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the legislature. Mr. Darekar, Leader of the House in the Council, accused Mr. Kamra of performing a song with “personal and insulting remarks” against …

Sanjay Raut backs Kunal Kamra amid ‘traitor’ jibe row: ‘Jhukega nahi’
Top News
3 days, 6 hours ago

Sanjay Raut backs Kunal Kamra amid ‘traitor’ jibe row: ‘Jhukega nahi’

Hindustan Times  

Kunal Kamra got the backing of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday, with the Rajya Sabha MP expressing his support amid the controversy surrounding the comedian’s ‘traitor' jibe against Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Kunal Kamra got the backing of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday. Sanjay Raut also responded to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement …

Kunal Kamra targets Nirmala Sitharaman amid ‘traitor’ jibe row
Top News
3 days, 7 hours ago

Kunal Kamra targets Nirmala Sitharaman amid ‘traitor’ jibe row

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Kunal Kamra took to social media on Wednesday to repost the video of his parody song targeting union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This comes amid backlash for another parody song that he performed in his Mumbai show, referring to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde as a “gaddar". Kamra is facing police cases for his ‘traitor’ jibe at Shinde, …

Kunal Kamra row: Setback for comedian in ‘traitor’ joke case, Mumbai Police to issue second summon today
Top News
3 days, 8 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Setback for comedian in ‘traitor’ joke case, Mumbai Police to issue second summon today

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Police are expected to issue a second summon on Wednesday to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, asking for his appearance before an investigating officer in connection with a case registered against him for a controversial "gaddar" joke allegedly aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. This comes after the Mumbai Police rejected Kunal Kamra's request, submitted through his …

Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police refuses to comment on reports that comedian’s plea for time to join investigation denied
3 days, 9 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police refuses to comment on reports that comedian’s plea for time to join investigation denied

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that it had rejected Kunal Kamra’s appeal seeking an extension for appearing before the police. Mr. Kamra was summoned by the Mumbai Police on Tuesday after taking a jibe at Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during one of his shows. On Sunday, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy …

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's picture put outside a public toilet to protest against his controversial joke
3 days, 9 hours ago

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's picture put outside a public toilet to protest against his controversial joke

Firstpost  

The protest was held outside a public toilet in Bengali Square where Sena activists shouted slogans against the 36-year-old comic who has stood his ground and refused to apologise following the controversy Shiv Sena youth wing activists on Tuesday put up a photograph of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra outside a public toilet here to protest against his parody song targeting …

Mumbai Police reject Kunal Kamra’s appeal seeking extension; to issue second summons today
3 days, 9 hours ago

Mumbai Police reject Kunal Kamra’s appeal seeking extension; to issue second summons today

Op India  

In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste’s request for a week to appear before the authorities. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 35. Kamra sparked up a political storm with his controversial ‘gaddar’ joke, which was allegedly …

Mumbai Police reject Kunal Kamra’s appeal seeking extension; to issue second summons today
3 days, 9 hours ago

Mumbai Police reject Kunal Kamra’s appeal seeking extension; to issue second summons today

Op India  

In a recent development in the Kunal Kamra controversy case, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artiste’s request for a week to appear before the authorities. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 35. Kamra sparked up a political storm with his controversial ‘gaddar’ joke, which was allegedly …

‘This kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra’: MoS Yogesh Kadam on Kunal Kamra row
3 days, 10 hours ago

‘This kind of comedy cannot happen in Maharashtra’: MoS Yogesh Kadam on Kunal Kamra row

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Ramdas Kadam, on Wednesday lashed out at stand-up artist Kunal Kamra amid his controversial remarks and stated that action will be taken against him as per the law. MoS Yogesh Kadam slammed comic Kunal Kamra over his alleged joke on Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde. CM Fadnavis has taken a strong stand on …

Kunal Kamra gets over 500 threat calls amid Eknath Shinde joke row, seeks 1 week to appear before Mumbai Police: Report
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Kunal Kamra gets over 500 threat calls amid Eknath Shinde joke row, seeks 1 week to appear before Mumbai Police: Report

Hindustan Times  

Kunal Kamra row: Comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly been receiving death threats from Shiv Sena workers following his controversial ‘gaddar’ joke, which was allegedly aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. The controversy erupted after a video of Kunal Kamra's joke went viral, leading to strong reactions from Shiv Sena supporters. Police on Tuesday also said that an FIR …

Kunal Kamra summoned again in joke row, cops reject request for more time
3 days, 16 hours ago

Kunal Kamra summoned again in joke row, cops reject request for more time

India Today  

The Khar Police Station in Mumbai has issued a second summons to comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with his controversial remarks at Mumbai's Habitat Centre last week and has asked him to appear for questioning. Earlier, the Mumbai Police had summoned the comedian and asked him to appear on Tuesday at 11 am, days after his ‘traitor’ jibe at Maharashtra …

Kunal Kamra row: Aaditya Thackeray asks govt to exact damages from vandals
3 days, 22 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Aaditya Thackeray asks govt to exact damages from vandals

Hindustan Times  

Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra minister, on Tuesday demanded that those who vandalised the Mumbai studio where comedian Kunal Kamra recorded his controversial show must be forced to pay for damages. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray Kunal Kamra, during his show at the Habitat Comedy Club, made sarcastic comments targeting deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his …

Kunal Kamra Row: Shiv Sena Activists Protest Parody Song, Threaten to Blacken Comedian's Face In MP
Top News
3 days, 23 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Row: Shiv Sena Activists Protest Parody Song, Threaten to Blacken Comedian's Face In MP

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing row over comedian Kunal Kamra’s recent stand-up, the Shiv Sena youth wing activists put up a photograph outside the public toilet to protest against his parody song targeting party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Anurag Sonar, president of the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Shiv Sena's youth wing Yuva Sena, told reporters, "Kamra serves …

Kunal Kamra row: Yogi Adityanath says freedom of expression can't be used to make personal attacks
4 days, 1 hour ago

Kunal Kamra row: Yogi Adityanath says freedom of expression can't be used to make personal attacks

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the raging Kunal Kamra row, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the right to freedom of expression cannot be used to make personal attacks on others. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also touched upon various other subjects in his podcast appearance. Unfortunately, some people, to enlarge the gulf of divide in the country, are treating the freedom …

'Kunal Kamra Is Fighter, We Share Same DNA': Sanjay Raut Says, BJP Minister Takes Swipe
4 days, 1 hour ago

'Kunal Kamra Is Fighter, We Share Same DNA': Sanjay Raut Says, BJP Minister Takes Swipe

ABP News  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday reacted to the ongoing row over Kunal Kamra saying that the comedian won't bow down before anyone. Calling Kunal Kamra a fighter, Raut said he and the comedian share the same DNA. Responding to Raut's remarks, Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said, "The DNA of Kamra and Raut could be …

'He is a fighter': Sanjay Raut defends Kunal Kamra amid Shinde remark controversy
4 days, 1 hour ago

'He is a fighter': Sanjay Raut defends Kunal Kamra amid Shinde remark controversy

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra won’t bow down before anyone, after the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena targeted the 36-year-old over his jibe at the Maharashtra Deputy CM in a show filmed in Mumbai. Maharashtra minister of state for Home Yogesh Kadam said, “The DNA of Kamra and Raut could be the same. Asked …

Mumbai police probing ‘paid content' angle in Kunal Kamra row: Report
4 days, 6 hours ago

Mumbai police probing ‘paid content' angle in Kunal Kamra row: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Kunal Kamra controversy has reportedly taken a new angle as the police are investigating a conspiracy angle behind the comedian’s jokes aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. A police team delivered a summons at Kunal Kamra's Mumbai home and has asked him to appear for questioning regarding the cases filed against him since the controversy broke out. …

Kunal Kamra targets Shiv Sena in fresh video amid 'traitor' jab row
4 days, 6 hours ago

Kunal Kamra targets Shiv Sena in fresh video amid 'traitor' jab row

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Kunal Kamra uploaded a new video on Tuesday related to the controversy over his remarks allegedly targeting Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. While performing at the Habitat Studio at the Unicontinental Hotel in Mumbai's Khar area, Kunal Kamra had referred to Eknath Shinde as a “traitor”. Based on a complaint from Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, the Khar …

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Kunal Kamra over his comment on Eknath Shinde: 'Someone does this for 2 minutes of...' WATCH
4 days, 7 hours ago

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Kunal Kamra over his comment on Eknath Shinde: 'Someone does this for 2 minutes of...' WATCH

Firstpost  

While the comedian refused to apologise for his comment, Kangana Ranaut reacted to the controversy and took a dig at Kamra Kunal Kamra has been garnering headlines for his comments on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. #WATCH | On Kunal Kamra controversy, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, ".We should think where society is heading when someone does this only for …

Kunal Kamra row: ‘Who are they?’ Kangana Ranaut reacts to comedian’s ‘traitor’ jibe at Eknath Shinde
4 days, 9 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: ‘Who are they?’ Kangana Ranaut reacts to comedian’s ‘traitor’ jibe at Eknath Shinde

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday lashed out at comedian Kunal Kamra over his ‘traitor’ joke aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. 'Demolition at Mumbai venue legal' Defending the demolition inside the premises of the comedy club where Kamra's show was filmed, Ranaut said it was done legally. The actor also said it was …

Kangana Ranaut on Kunal Kamra joke row: ‘In the name of comedy you are disregarding someone’s work'
4 days, 9 hours ago

Kangana Ranaut on Kunal Kamra joke row: ‘In the name of comedy you are disregarding someone’s work'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has spoken out regarding the controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra, who recently faced backlash for his joke about Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde. Kangana Ranaut has reacted on Kunal Kamra's recent controversial joke targeting Eknath Shinde Addressing the matter, Kangana told ANI: "To dishonour anyone is not right. Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned Kunal’s remarks, …

‘Ye koi chai hai?’ What did Kunal Kamra say in his tea-seller joke? Netizens try to guess whom it’s about
4 days, 10 hours ago

‘Ye koi chai hai?’ What did Kunal Kamra say in his tea-seller joke? Netizens try to guess whom it’s about

Live Mint  

Kunal Kamra has stirred another controversy with his apparent dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. However, in the same comedy special called “Naya Bharat”, he cracked jokes on many other topics like Anant Ambani’s wedding, Ola Electric, and men’s rights activism. Kamra starts by painting a romanticised picture of 1970s India, the kind of nostalgic fantasy many people …

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Warning Issued Over Ajit Pawar’s Name Amid Political Tensions
4 days, 10 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Warning Issued Over Ajit Pawar’s Name Amid Political Tensions

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra has intensified after his viral video allegedly mocking Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena supporters, angered by his remarks, vandalized a studio where Kamra had reportedly filmed the video, demanding an apology. However, Kamra refused to apologize, stating that he had only repeated what NCP leader Ajit Pawar had earlier said about Shinde.Now, …

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian Summoned at 11 AM Amid Rising Tensions Over Viral Video
Top News
4 days, 10 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian Summoned at 11 AM Amid Rising Tensions Over Viral Video

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra has escalated after his latest video went viral. In the video, Kamra indirectly mocked Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, which sparked outrage among Shiv Sena supporters. Enraged party workers stormed and vandalized a studio where Kamra allegedly filmed the video, demanding an apology from him.In response, Kunal Kamra issued a four-page statement on social …

Maharashtra minister's ‘bahar aayega na’ warning after Kunal Kamra's ‘no apology’ over Eknath Shinde joke
4 days, 10 hours ago

Maharashtra minister's ‘bahar aayega na’ warning after Kunal Kamra's ‘no apology’ over Eknath Shinde joke

Hindustan Times  

Kunal Kamra comedy row: Kunal Kamra's refusal to apologise for his controversial joke on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up show in Mumbai has triggered strong reactions from state government ministers on Tuesday. Kunal Kamra has kicked up a major political storm in Maharashtra for taking a jibe at Eknath Shinde's political career in his show. Shiv …

Amid row over remarks, Mumbai Police summons Kunal Kamra
4 days, 11 hours ago

Amid row over remarks, Mumbai Police summons Kunal Kamra

Deccan Chronicle  

The Mumbai Police have issued a notice to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with a case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, officials said on Tuesday.Kamra has been asked to appear before the Khar police here in connection with the case registered against him, an official said. "We have issued an initial notice …

Shinde Calls Kunal Kamra’s Jibe Supari, Warns of Reactions
4 days, 11 hours ago

Shinde Calls Kunal Kamra’s Jibe Supari, Warns of Reactions

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has likened comedian Kunal Kamra's jibe at him to taking "supari" to speak against someone, and said a decorum should be maintained while taking jibes, otherwise the action causes a reaction. Kamra had performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film "Dil Toh Pagal Hai," apparently referring to Shinde as a …

Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over Eknath Shinde remarks
4 days, 13 hours ago

Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over Eknath Shinde remarks

Live Mint  

Comedian Kunal Kamra is summoned by Mumbai police regarding remarks made about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra received criticism for calling Eknath Shinde a "traitor" during his performance of ‘Naya Bharat’ in Mumbai's Habitat studio. The Mumbai Police have arrested 12 people so far, including Shiv Sena leader Rahul Kanal, in connection with the vandalism. Habitat Comedy Club's …

Kunal Kamra Summoned By Mumbai Police Over Shinde Remark Row
Top News
4 days, 13 hours ago

Kunal Kamra Summoned By Mumbai Police Over Shinde Remark Row

ABP News  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been summoned by the Mumbai police over the Eknath Shinde remark row. A row erupted after the comedian took dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde for switching sides with Bharatiya Janata Party during one of his recent shows. The Shinde Sena party workers protested and ransacked the Mumbai venue where the performance took place, …

Kamra is an urban Naxal who uses low level comedy to defame respected: Fadnavis
4 days, 14 hours ago

Kamra is an urban Naxal who uses low level comedy to defame respected: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after Puducherry-based stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra stirred up controversy by posting a video in which he is seen seemingly taking a jibe at deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, on social media platforms X, Instagram and YouTube, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis asked for his apology, calling him a “Left liberal and urban Naxal”, even as Shiv Sena protestors …

'Will not hide under my bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for Eknath Shinde jibe, slams mob that vandalised Habitat
4 days, 14 hours ago

'Will not hide under my bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for Eknath Shinde jibe, slams mob that vandalised Habitat

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Kunal Kamra is in no mood to cower or apologise. Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra issued his first statement on the ongoing controversy. Ajit Pawar said about Mr. Eknath Shinde.” Kamra slams Habitat's vandalism On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where Kamra's show took place. But will the law be fairly and equally …

Kunal Kamra row: Stand-up comedian says, ‘will not apologise’, Maharashtra CM calls act ‘low-level comedy’
4 days, 14 hours ago

Kunal Kamra row: Stand-up comedian says, ‘will not apologise’, Maharashtra CM calls act ‘low-level comedy’

Live Mint  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra stated on Monday that he would not apologise for his controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, which spurred backlash and vandalism by Shiv Sena activists in Mumbai. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slammed Kunal Kamra for his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said that he should call Uddhav Thackeray a …

Action causes reaction: Eknath Shinde on Sena's rampage over Kunal Kamra joke
4 days, 16 hours ago

Action causes reaction: Eknath Shinde on Sena's rampage over Kunal Kamra joke

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday broke his silence on the political firestorm over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' joke, asserting that "we understand satire, but there should be a limit". The Deputy Chief Minister also appeared to justify the vandalism of the Mumbai studio by Shiv Sena workers, saying, "action causes reaction". Eknath …

Kunal Kamra seeks week's time to appear before police in Eknath Shinde joke row
4 days, 16 hours ago

Kunal Kamra seeks week's time to appear before police in Eknath Shinde joke row

India Today  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has sought a week's time to appear before police after he was issued a summons on Tuesday over his controversial comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra, who referred to Shinde as a "traitor" in a Bollywood parody song at an event, has been asked to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am. Kamra, …

Maharashtra government seeks Kunal Kamra’s apology for his joke on Shinde
4 days, 22 hours ago

Maharashtra government seeks Kunal Kamra’s apology for his joke on Shinde

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government on Monday sought an apology from comedian Kunal Kamra over his stand-up on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, calling it a political ‘contract act’. Mr. Fadnavis said Mr. Kamra could not “save himself of his sins by showing Rahul Gandhi’s Constitution.” “He holds the Constitution which Rahul Gandhi holds too. Kamra’s comment, “Meri nazar se tum dekho …

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