Kunal Kamra News
Comedian Kunal Kamra has requested the Bombay High Court to allow him to appear virtually after facing death threats following a controversial stand-up performance.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra requests ticketing platform, BookMyShow either to not delist him or to hand over the contact details of audiences from his solo shows.
The petition, filed reportedly on April 5, argues that the FIR infringes upon Kamra's fundamental right to freedom of expression under Article 19 and the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who sparked controversy after he made controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde during one of his events, has been issued a third summons by Mumbai's Khar Police, asking him to appear for questioning on Saturday.
The 36-year-old, known for his anti-establishment views, has refused to apologise for his over 45-minute video that has garnered over 12 million views on YouTube.
On Tuesday, the summons was issued, and Kamra (36) was asked to appear at the Khar police station, where a FIR was registered against him.
A Mumbai Police team visited standup comedian Kunal Kamra's residence regarding his controversial joke on Shiv Sena chief.
Sanjay Raut said that just like Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut was given protection following her "rift" with Shiv Sena, Kamra should be provided the same.
Three cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kamra has been summoned twice by the Mumbai Police for his comments on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra has been granted interim anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in connection with multiple FIRs over his satirical comments about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, while he continues to defend his right to freedom of speech.
Kamra failed to appear on the first date, and his lawyer had requested seven days. However, after he did not appear, Mumbai Police issued another date after taking legal opinion.
The comedian on Monday released a statement on his official social media handle regarding the ongoing row and said, "I will not apologise."
Kunal Kamra shared a new video criticising Shiv Sena workers for vandalising The Habitat comedy club of Mumbai.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has expressed support for Kunal Kamra amid the controversy over his remarks about Eknath Shinde, condemning the vandalism of the Mumbai venue.
Kunal Kamra defends his comedy, stating no party controls it, and emphasises the right to joke about leaders.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also voiced her condemnation of the vandalism, calling it an example of growing intolerance in the country.
An FIR has been registered against both Kunal Kamra and the Shiv Sena's youth wing, as the group had vandalized the club where the sketch stand-up was performed by Kamra.
In response, Agarwal said,"Chot lagi? Dard hua? Aaja service center. Bahut kaam Hai. (Did it hurt. It's very less. Come to service center).
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