Kunal Kamra
Indian stand-up comedian (born 1988)
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Kunal Kamra is an Indian standup comedian and political satirist known for his observational comedy about absurdities of life. His performances include jokes about politics, cabbies, bachelor life and TV advertisements.
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'Traitor' jibe: Bombay HC halts Kunal Kamra's arrest, allows probe to proceed after comedian's plea against FIRThe court said it was not inclined to grant a complete stay on the investigation into the case registered against the comedian at Khar police station here. "The investigation can continue, however, it..DNA - Published | |
Kunal Kamra row: HC grants interim protection from arrest to comedian in 'traitor' joke caseThe Bombay high court has granted comedian Kunal Kamra interim relief from arrest in the "traitor" joke case, following an FIR filed against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra's deputy CM..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bombay HC issues notice to police, Shiv Sena MLA on Kunal Kamra's plea against FIR after 'traitor' jibeKunal Kamra's counsel, Navroz Seervai, informed the Bombay HC bench that the Madras High Court on Monday extended till April 17 the earlier interim transit anticipatory bail granted to the comedian.DNA - Published | |
Joke row: Bombay HC grants relief to Kunal Kamra till April 16; issues notice to Police, Shiv Sena MLAThe Bombay HC has addressed Kunal Kamra's petition against an FIR filed over a "traitor" jibe aimed at Eknath Shinde, issuing notices to the Mumbai police and MLA Murji Patel. The court has scheduled a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Madras HC extends interim protection for Kunal Kamra till April 17The Madras High Court has extended protection for comedian Kunal Kamra over an FIR filed against him, citing harassment by authorities. The court directed Kamra to approach concerned courts, and his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC seeking to quash FIR over 'traitor' jibe at Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published | |
'It's fine, I understand': Kunal Kamra reacts to Shiv Sena's 'BookMyShow removed him' claimStand-up comedian Kunal Kamra queries BookMyShow about his removal from their list of artists following controversial remarks against Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This comes after Shiv Sena's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will schedule your next vacation': Kunal Kamra apologises to fan summoned by police for attending his showComedian Kunal Kamra apologized to a fan who was summoned by Mumbai Police over Kamra's controversial performance. The fan, who was on vacation, had to return early. Kamra's show included a parody song..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kunal Kamra continues no-show as police issue third summons to stand up comedian over derogatory remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath ShindeKunal Kamra (36) has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai, where the first FIR against him was registered last month, they said.DNA - Published | |
Cops force banker to cut short vacation to join Kamra probeA 46-year-old banker from Navi Mumbai was forced to return from his holiday early due to calls from the police regarding his witness statement in a defamation case against comedian Kunal Kamra. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kunal Kamra shares 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'kill' an artist 'democratically'In his latest post on X post, stand-up artist Kunal Kamra shared a satirical 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'kill' an artist 'democratically', which appears to reflect on the aftermath of his..DNA - Published | |
'How to kill an artist democratically': Kunal Kamra slams 'silencing machine' amid Shinde joke rowIndiaTimes - Published | |
Kunal Kamra show audience members served noticesKhar police visited comedian Kunal Kamra's Mahim home to investigate his remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a recent show. Kamra criticized this action as a waste of resources, and he..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Waste of time': Kunal Kamra on cops' visit to his Mumbai 'home'IndiaTimes - Published |
'It's not a threat': Kunal Kamra will be welcomed in 'Shiv Sena style', says party's youth unit leader Rahool KanalYuva Sena's Rahool Kanal states that comedian Kunal Kamra will be welcomed in 'Shiv Sena Style' if he visits Mumbai, despite receiving protection in Tamil Nadu. Kamra was granted interim anticipatory..IndiaTimes - Published | 'May have chosen wrong words, but loves country': Prashant Kishor on Kunal Kamra joke rowIndiaTimes - Published |
Kunal Kumra joke row: How parties change stand in free-speech debateIndia's Article 19 faces scrutiny amid political controversy as parties selectively defend free speech based on power dynamics. Incidents involving comedian Kunal Kamra, opposition figures, and various..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid Kunal Kamra row, Ashwini Vaishnaw points out 'reasonable restrictions' under freedom of expressionReacting to the Opposition's attack against the ruling BJP over alleged curtailment of freedom of expression, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday pointed out that under India's Constitution the..DNA - Published |
'He is not a terrorist': Sanjay Raut demands special protection for Kunal Kamra amid joke rowSanjay Raut demands special protection for comedian Kunal Kamra, who faces multiple legal cases over remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. He compares Kamra's situation to that of Kangana..IndiaTimes - Published | Anticipatory bail from Madras HC for Kunal KamraIndiaTimes - Published |
Joke row: Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory interim bail by Madras HC over 'gaddar' jibeThe Madras high court granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after his video mocking Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde caused outrage. The video, featuring political..IndiaTimes - Published | Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra moves Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail in Eknath Shinde caseA transit anticipatory bail will allow him to seek pre-arrest bail in his home state even if the FIR is lodged somewhere else.DNA - Published |
Freedom of speech has its limits: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Kunal Kamra summonsUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra row: Maharashtra minister calls on police to 'arrest' comedian and not 'test party's patience'Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai studio in response,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mainstream media vultures, arm of ruling party: Kunal KamraComedian Kunal Kamra has accused mainstream media of being a miscommunication tool for the ruling party, calling them vultures. Kamra's recent video targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde has..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra summoned for insulting 'traitor' but no action on Rahul Solapurkar who insulted Shivaji Maharaj: Uddhav ThackerayIndiaTimes - Published |
Cops issue second notice to Kunal Kamra for appearanceKhar police issued a second notice to comedian Kunal Kamra for not appearing in a defamation case filed by deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was alluded to as 'gaddar' in Kamra's video. Kamra's lawyer..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra criticises T-Series after visibility of 'Naya Bharat' video blocked on YouTubeKamra shared a screenshot from YouTube on X, which showed 'Naya Bharat', his new video, has been blocked due to copyright restrictions.DNA - Published |
Eknath Shinde joke row: Cops issue second notice to comic Kunal Kamra, ask him to appear before Mumbai PoliceIndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra row: What's the road ahead for 'liberal' Uddhav Thackeray?Uddhav Thackeray, facing political challenges after parting ways with BJP, stands his ground amidst controversy involving comedian Kunal Kamra. His decision to align with Congress and NCP in 2019..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Eknath Shinde row, Kamra takes shot at T-Series for 'being a stooge'Comedian Kunal Kamra criticizes T-Series for disabling his standup special 'Naya Bharat' over a parody song deemed a copyright violation. The controversy escalated with vandalism by Shiv Sena activists..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If Hindus are safe, Muslims are also safe': UP CM Yogi Adityanath's take on minorities, oppn, Kunal KamraIndiaTimes - Published |
Amid row, Kunal Kamra takes swipe at 'Nirmala Tai' with satire videoComedian Kunal Kamra shared a segment from his recent standup performance, indirectly criticizing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. An FIR was lodged against Kamra for allegedly defaming..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena row: Comedian asks for week's time to appear after Mumbai Police issue noticeWhile the official did not disclose when Kunal Kamra, accused of making defamatory remarks against Shinde, has been summoned, sources said the comic has sought one week's time to appear before police.DNA - Published |
Khar cops issue notice to Kunal Kamra; action causes reaction, says Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published | Shinde's Shiv Sena warns of 'prasad' for Kunal Kamra as comedian stands defiant - Key pointsKunal Kamra's stand-up comedy show led to a political uproar in Maharashtra, with violent protests following his jabs at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra refused to apologize, and supporters of Shinde..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sanjay Raut says Kamra shares his DNA, Shiv Sena calls both 'mad'Sanjay Raut has supported comedian Kunal Kamra amid backlash for calling Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a comedy show. Kamra's comments were in reference to Shinde's 2022 rebellion which led to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra shares clips of Shiv Sena protests in apparent dig at ongoing joke rowStand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has responded to the vandalism of his performance venue by Shiv Sena workers. The incident followed Kamra's parody about Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bahar aayega na': Maharashtra minister's warning to Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar'joke rowIndiaTimes - Published | 'There should be a limit': Eknath Shinde hits out at Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar' joke rowIndiaTimes - Published |
'A traitor is a traitor': Uddhav Thackeray backs comic Kunal KamraUddhav Thackeray has defended comedian Kunal Kamra for calling deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor,' stating Kamra expressed public sentiment. Thackeray criticized the attack on Kamra's..IndiaTimes - Published | Vandalism, FIR, demolition, warning: Kunal Kamra read riot actKunal Kamra's recent stand-up show has led to significant controversy, with an FIR filed against him and a hotel shed demolished by BMC. Kamra's derogatory remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I will not apologise': Kunal Kamra takes shot at 'mob & politicians' in first reaction to 'gaddar' joke rowIndiaTimes - Published | Legacy battle: Is Shinde Sena using Kunal Kamra row to prove a point to Uddhav SenaComedian Kunal Kamra's remarks against Eknath Shinde have intensified the ongoing feud between the two factions of the Shiv Sena. While Uddhav Thackeray's faction supports Kamra, Shinde's followers..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kunal Kamra's call records, bank details under lens after his 'gaddar' remarkMaharashtra's junior home minister, Yogesh Kadam, announced that the government will investigate comedian Kunal Kamra's call recordings and bank statements after he called deputy CM Eknath Shinde a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Uddhav funded Kunal Kamra's show': Shiv Sena's big claim on comic's 'gaddar' remarkShiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam accused Kunal Kamra of making a derogatory comment about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, claiming the show was funded by the Uddhav Thackeray faction. Nirupam..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kunal Kamra is no stranger to stirring rows: 5 times when the comedian landed in hot waterComedian Kunal Kamra has faced violent backlash and legal trouble after calling Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar'. This incident adds to Kamra's history of controversies, including..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will not accept if it leads to tyranny': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Kamra's remark on Eknath ShindeMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, emphasizing that freedom of expression should not lead to tyranny. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Calling 'gaddar' a 'gaddar' is not an attack': Uddhav Thackeray backs Kunal Kamra, targets Eknath ShindeUddhav Thackeray expressed support for Kunal Kamra regarding his 'gaddar' comment towards Eknath Shinde. Thackeray clarified that calling a 'gaddar' is not an attack. He disassociated Shiv Sena from..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra row: BMC arrives at Habitat studio with hammers - WatchBMC officials inspected Unicontinental Mall in Mumbai and found an unauthorized temporary shed, after Shiv Sena workers vandalized Habitat Studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's joke about Eknath Shinde...IndiaTimes - Published |