Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Controversy Highlights: 'Naya Bharat' video blocked on YouTube, comedian slams T-series
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Controversy Highlights: The Mumbai Police rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. The Khar Police will reportedly issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today. Stay tunes to LIVE log for more updates.
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row Highlights: Fresh trouble mounts for Kunal Kamra who has landed in the eye of the storm for his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde? The Mumbai Police rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. Police are likley to issue him second summon on Wednesday.
What did Kunal Kamra say?
Kunal Kamra’s 45-minute-long video, which was part of a show, featured a two-minute segment where he parodied Eknath Shinde’s political journey through a song, allegedly calling him a “gaddar” (traitor). He also took jabs at Maharashtra’s recent political upheavals, including the splits in Shiv Sena and NCP.
As the clip started circulating on social media, Shiv Sena members damaged Habitat Studio where the show was held as well as the hotel in whose premises it is located.
Will Kunal Kamra apologise?
Kamra has refused to apologise for his comments. According to NDTV, he said he would only apologise if ordered to by the courts.
"I will not apologise or hide under the bed waiting for the controversy to die down," a defiant Kunal Kamra said in a late night statement as the row over his comedy act spilled over with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
How did Eknath Shinde react?
In his first reaction, Eknath Shinde said the comment was like “taking supari” to speak against someone. He said, “There is freedom of speech. We understand satire. But there should be a limit. This is like taking a 'supari' (contract) to speak against someone.”
When asked about vandalism, Eknath Shinde said he does not support vandalism but “action causes reactions.”
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Mumbai Police to probe satire behind Kamra's other comments
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Mumbai Police say, "We are investigating instances of satire by Kunal Kamra on other individuals, made before the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde instance. If it is found that he made satirical comments on any politician or actor or sportsperson, action will be taken. Kunal Kamra has not come into contact with Mumbai Police yet."
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: 'Naya Bharat' video blocked on YouTube, comedian slams T-series
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday slammed Bollywood studio T-Series, claiming that his stand-up special Naya Bharat—which sparked controversy over jokes aimed at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde—was flagged for copyright violations on YouTube.
"Hello @TSeries, stop being a stooge. Parody and Satire comes under fair use legally. I haven’t used the lyrics or the original instrumental of the song. If you take this video down every cover song/dance video can be taken down. Creators please take a note of it," the 36-year-old comic said.
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Shiv Sena leaders meet Pune CP, demanding filing of FIR against Kunal Kamra
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Leaders from Shiv Sena's Pune City unit on Wednesday met Pune Commissioner of Police (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.”
They also demanded filing of an FIR against Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: How Shiv Sena's Saamanaa addresses Kunal Kamra issue
Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde Row LIVE: Citing Prime Minister Modi's comment that “criticism is the soul of democracy”, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has questioned the "extreme response" provoked by comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
The Marath publication said, “Slogans about 'khoke' (use of money power) echoed across the state. Kunal Kamra merely rehashed this in a parody song, so what was new? It was 'old wine in a new bottle.”