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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Swara Bhasker supports Kunal Kamra, takes a jibe at viral threat call over his Tamil Nadu location
In March, Kunal Kamra stirred controversy with his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister . Recently, actor expressed her support for Kamra on Instagram, cleverly responding to a threatening call from a supporter who targeted Kamra after learning he was in . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joyful Moments Captured in Photos Swara posted two photos featuring herself alongside Kamra, both sporting white attire and sharing warm smiles, reflecting a joyful moment. On one of the pictures, she included the phrase, 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How will you reach Tamil Nadu)?' directly referencing Kunal's clever reply to the threatening call he received. Caption and Location Tag In the caption, the actress wrote, 'Someone once asked… 'TamilNadu kaisey pahunchega bhai?' (laughing face emoticon) Featuring one and only @kuna_kamra.' The post was geo-tagged at Tamil Nadu. The Threatening Call Explained For the unversed, in a 53-second audio clip that surfaced, Kunal was subjected to verbal abuse by a caller who threatened that Kamra would suffer the same consequences as the Mumbai studio targeted during his criticism of Eknath Shinde. When Kamra mentioned he was in Tamil Nadu, the caller questioned, 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai,' before instructing him to 'Talk to our sir, one minute,' and then abruptly ended the call. The Controversial Parody Song During one of his performances, Kunal presented a parody of the hit song "Bholi Si Surat" from 'Dil To Pagal Hai', which took aim at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. This act sparked multiple FIRs against him and prompted Shinde's youth wing, Yuva Sena, to vandalise The Habitat, the location where the show was recorded.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Swara Bhasker is all smiles as she poses with Kunal Kamra, takes a dig at viral call on his location in Tamil Nadu
Kunal Kamra found himself in the midst of a fresh controversy over his comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in March. Actor Swara Bhasker has now shown her support for the stand-up comedian with a new Instagram post, where she took a fresh dig at the viral call made by a Shiv Sena supporter threatening Kunal when he said that he is in Tamil Nadu. (Also read: BookMyShow releases statement after Kunal Kamra asks ticketing platform not to 'delist' him: 'Facts been misrepresented') Swara Bhasker met stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in Tamil Nadu. Swara shared a pair of pictures in which she was seen with Kunal. The two of them were seen in a light-hearted mood as they smiled in the pictures. Both of them also twinned in white outfits. 'Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How will you reach Tamil Nadu)?' was written on the picture, a direct reference to how Kunal responded to the threats received in the call. In the caption, Swara wrote, 'Someone once asked… 'TamilNadu kaisey pahunchega bhai?' (laughing face emoticon) Featuring one and only @kuna_kamra.' The post was geo-tagged at Tamil Nadu. Several users reacted to the post and the caption with laughing face emoticons. One said, 'You reached swara ji congratulations.' 'Haha what a line! And the way that guy delivered it….. damn funny.' About the call For the unversed, in a recording of the 53-second audio clip, the caller was heard abusing Kunal Kamra and saying that he would meet the same fate as the studio in Mumbai, where he targeted Mr Shinde. When the comedian said that he was currently in Tamil Nadu, the caller said: "Tamil Nadu kaise pahuchega bhai (How to reach Tamil Nadu now)?" He then said, "Talk to our sir, one minute." The call was then disconnected. Kunal sang a parody of Bholi Si Surat, a popular song from the Bollywood movie Dil To Pagal Hai at one of his shows. With this parody song, he allegedly targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him. Following the controversy, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena youth group, Yuva Sena, vandalised The Habitat, the venue where the show was filmed.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Gaddar' jibe row: Bombay High Court grants protection from arrest to comedian Kunal Kamra
The Bombay High Court on Friday granted protection from arrest to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in a case related to his alleged mockery of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde . #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? The court directed Maharashtra Police to continue their investigation but instructed them not to arrest the comedian during the pendency of the probe. Last week, while reserving its order on Kamra's plea challenging the FIR registered over his 'gaddar' jibe aimed at Shinde, the High Court had granted him interim protection from arrest. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dog licks arent kisses. Heres what your dog really means when it licks you. Novelodge Undo The petition, reportedly filed on April 5, contests the FIR on constitutional grounds, arguing that it infringes on Kamra's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution—freedom of expression and the right to life. Kamra's legal team maintains that the comedian's remarks, part of his satirical show Naya Bharat, fall within the bounds of constitutionally protected speech and do not warrant criminal prosecution. Live Events 'Not a murder, but matter stemming from comedy show' 'This is not a murder case but a matter stemming from a comedy show,' Kamra's counsel stated during hearings. The controversy erupted following a performance at Mumbai's Habitat Studio, where Kamra sang a parody of the Bollywood song Bholi Si Surat. The satirical version allegedly targeted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, prompting outrage and multiple FIRs. In response, members of the Yuva Sena—the youth wing of Shinde's Shiv Sena faction—vandalised the Habitat venue, intensifying the political backlash. In a related development, the Madras High Court had earlier granted Kamra interim protection from arrest till April 17. He had approached the court seeking transit anticipatory bail, citing threats to his safety following the performance. Amid mounting pressure, including formal objections from political quarters, ticketing platform BookMyShow was also drawn into the controversy. Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise, says will 'cooperate with investigation' On April 2, Yuva Sena General Secretary Rahool N Kanal wrote to the platform urging it not to facilitate ticket sales for Kamra's upcoming shows, citing concerns over the content's impact on public sentiment. BookMyShow later issued a statement clarifying that it operates with neutrality and in accordance with Indian laws. The platform said it merely facilitates ticket sales and is not involved in content moderation. Kamra, in response, asked the platform not to delist him or, failing that, to share contact details of the audience members who had booked tickets through the site. Kamra, who has frequently drawn criticism for his political satire, has refused to apologise for his comments. However, he has said he is willing to cooperate fully with the investigation.
