Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Unfazed by the raging controversy over his "traitor" jab at Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, stand-up artist and comedian Kunal Kamra dropped a new parody song on Wednesday, targeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and accusing the BJP of "tanashahi" (dictatorship).
Mumbai Police has issued a second summon to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to appear for his clarification over his joke referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor) during his latest stand-up video, 'Naya Bharat', on YouTube, Mumbai Police said on W
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has accused music company T-Series of issuing a copyright strike on his latest stand-up video, 'Naya Bharat', on YouTube.
In a recent development, leaders from Shiv Sena's Pune City unit have met Pune CP 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 on Tuesday
"I don't know who is threatening Kunal Kamra or why. Kunal Kamra is someone I have known for many years. He is not the kind of artist who gets scared of threats. He won't surrender (Jhukega nai). He would rather die than bow down or be afraid. Those issuing threats will soon find it diffi
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut found themselves in a social media confrontation after a discussion surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra's recent controversy led to comparisons with Kangana's past ordeal.
Minister Priyank Kharge expressed support for comedian Kunal Kamra on social media, emphasizing the importance of free speech and the right to challenge authority. Kharge stated that true patriotism lies in holding the government accountable and upholding democratic values.
Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the freedom of the personality cannot be used to attack someone else.
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stated that the response from the Mahayuti government to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's remark on Eknath Shinde highlighted the government's intolerance towards any form of criticism.
After comedian Kunal Kamra refused to apologize for his remarks during a show, Maharashtra MoS Home Yogesh Kadam and Minister Gulab Patil threatened action, stating that such insults to the Supreme Court, PM, and Hindu deities will not be tolerated.
Mumbai Youth Congress President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday called for the resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the vandalization of the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar. The incident occurred after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chi