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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra defended his satire in a privilege case, citing Bal Thackeray’s cartoons against Indira Gandhi to question proceedings initiated over his parody of Eknath Shinde. He argued that political satire is part of democratic free speech amid ongoing legislative scrutiny.

Comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra legislature’s Privileges Committee after a breach of privilege notice was issued against him for remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra categorically refused to apologise, stating that any apology would be insincere and set a harmful precedent for artistes’ freedom.

At the start of his set, Grover added a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer that appeared to reference the recent controversy involving fellow comedian Kunal Kamra indirectly.

Kanal, the social media in-charge of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, thanked BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani for keeping its portal "clean and keeping such artist out of the list of pure entertainment"

Mumbai Police have sent two summons to Kamra so far, with the latest one on March 24 directing him to appear at Khar Police Station on Monday, March 31, regarding his recent "traitor" remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Latest FIRs merged with Mumbai case; complainants say the comedian allegedly created hatred between political parties by making ‘objectionable’ remarks against Eknath Shinde

Says the comedian has received Rs 4 crore from donors in Canada, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and America in violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Stand-up comedian, Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over controversial remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde, petitioned the Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after a complaint was filed at Wagle Police Station in Thane

During a performance in Mumbai, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra had referred to Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” and went on to sing a parody on him

The police have also filed a case against approximately 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalizing the Habitat Studio in Mumbai's Khar area, where Kamra's show featuring the "gaddar" (traitor) remark aimed at Shinde was recorded. The case also includes damages to a hotel within whose premises the studio is located, officials said.

This time, Kamra slammed Zomato's post on X, in which the company said: "Some people skip giving ratings to delivery partners, the same people get upset when their work does not get recognition."

Kamra's remarks, which included jokes about Khan's actions and industry influence, have stirred up a debate on social media. While some users criticized Kamra's comments, others defended his right to freedom of speech.

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Following threats by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), comedian Kunal Kamra’s show in Gurugram was cancelled.

The VHP on Friday submitted a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram to cancel a show of comedian Kunal Kamra.

Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra got into a Twitter spat with the father of a boy who sang the patriotic song ‘Hey Janmabhoomi Bharat’ to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his recent visit to Berlin. India PM Modi is visiting Germany. A boy from the Indian diaspora extends a warm welcome by singing for him […]

Hyderabad: Comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was last month stopped by Bengaluru police from performing in the city citing possible law and order problems amid protest by right-wing outfits, is all set to perform in Hyderabad. Faruqui took to his Instagram to announce his show titled ‘Dhando’ which will be taking place on January 9. Sharing […]

Kunal Kamra, a vocal critic of the present ruling establishment has stated that the shows scheduled for 20 days have been cancelled in the backdrop of threats and denial of permission by the police.

Kamra, 32, said he has informed those he came in contact with recently about his COVID diagnosis.