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Time of India
19 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
19 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
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Wrong LLB paper at MU; replacement adds to chaos
Mumbai: In at least the second incident of subject names causing confusion this exam season, Mumbai University students appearing for the 'Law of Crimes' paper from the old syllabus were given the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) paper from the new curriculum. An hour into the exam, the papers were replaced, leading to further confusion as some centres gave the old question paper to regular students as well. A few colleges did not distribute any paper to the repeaters as they waited for the correct paper from the exams were conducted in 53 centres across the university's over law papers continued even as MU failed to establish a robust system to differentiate between old criminal laws and new ones that came into effect from June 1, 2024. Pradeep Sawant, senate member from Yuva Sena, said at one of the centres, regular students were given papers from the old syllabus, and after the paper was replaced, students had to write the paper again after one and a half hours."Since most of the syllabus for both the question papers was the same, students were confused too," said Sawant. A principal said at their college, MU issued two question papers in the 75-25 pattern, leading to confusion. An MU official said they would look into the matter. He added the papers were distributed as per schedule but were replaced after a few errors were pointed In at least the second incident of subject names causing confusion this exam season, Mumbai University students appearing for the 'Law of Crimes' paper from the old syllabus were given the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) paper from the new curriculum. An hour into the exam, the papers were replaced, leading to further confusion as some centres gave the old question paper to regular students as well. A few colleges did not distribute any paper to the repeaters as they waited for the correct paper from the exams were conducted in 53 centres across the university's over law papers continued even as MU failed to establish a robust system to differentiate between old criminal laws and new ones that came into effect from June 1, 2024. Pradeep Sawant, senate member from Yuva Sena, said at one of the centres, regular students were given papers from the old syllabus, and after the paper was replaced, students had to write the paper again after one and a half hours."Since most of the syllabus for both the question papers was the same, students were confused too," said Sawant. A principal said at their college, MU issued two question papers in the 75-25 pattern, leading to confusion. An MU official said they would look into the matter. He added the papers were distributed as per schedule but were replaced after a few errors were pointed out.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Precious water goes down the drain as Parvati Nagar pipeline leaks for 10 Days
Nagpur: Barring the unseasonal rain of the last two days, the city has been sizzling under scorching summer. Even as the city stares at water scarcity, residents of Parvati Nagar in Kalamna are helplessly watching thousands of litres of clean, treated water go down the drain every day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While water scarcity grips several parts of the city, in Parvati Nagar, four major leaks in a newly laid water pipeline haven't been unrepaired for over ten days. The spilled water is flooding homes, damaging property, apart from attracting snakes and scorpions into residential areas. The leaking line was laid under the Amrut 2 project around six months ago. Locals allege that the trouble began when the line was charged about ten days ago, triggering multiple leaks across the stretch. "There are four major leakage points," Nilesh Tighare, a local resident and Yuva Sena's Nagpur district chief, told TOI. He listed the leakage spots as near Mohtura Layout, inside Parvati Nagar, near a road turning in the locality, and in front of Era School. "At each location, the water flows continuously when the line is opened for two hours. Multiply that by four, and you'll understand the scale of wastage." TOI tried to contact officials from the NMC water works department, but they did not respond. Residents claim they informed the water works department soon after the problem was noticed, but their complaints were ignored. "I even spoke to the supervisor and other officials. They acknowledged the problem but took no action," said Tighare. Tighare, who visited the site after receiving multiple distress calls, said, "This is inexcusable. In an area where people struggle daily to get drinking water, thousands of litres of is going waste because of negligence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's a crime against the people." Following his inspection, Tighare approached zonal offices. "NMC's water work department officials admitted the matter was brought to the supervisor's notice earlier, but no action was taken. The concerned officer then issued orders to shut the water supply line completely until repairs are carried out," Tighare said. In the meantime, residents are living in appalling conditions. Ground floors have turned into swampy zones. "We're told to save water, but our homes are flooded with it. And when we request tankers during actual shortages, we're asked to wait for days," said a resident.
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.
