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Kunal Kamra joke row: A look at Indian comedians who landed in controversies

Kunal Kamra joke row: A look at Indian comedians who landed in controversies

While the stand-up comedy scene in India has evolved in the past decade with more performance avenues and audience, so has the risk of landing in trouble due to jokes on politics, religion, culture, etc. Most recently, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself amid a controversy due to his alleged defamatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This isn’t the first time Kamra has courted controversy with his provocative humour. Apart from Kamra, several other comedians have also been attacked or landed in trouble in recent years over their jokes and remarks. Here is a look at some of them. (File Pics)

24 March,2025 02:28 PM IST | Raaina Jain
PHOTOS: Keinemusik's DJ &Me mesmerises Mumbaikars during debut India performance

PHOTOS: Keinemusik's DJ &Me mesmerises Mumbaikars during debut India performance

The DJ and music producer, who is a part of the Berlin-based collective Keinemusik, performed in Mumbai and showcased some of his most genre-bending music on March 22 

23 March,2025 01:49 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: How Gudi Padwa creates a festive atmosphere in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: How Gudi Padwa creates a festive atmosphere in Mumbai

Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is a major festival in Maharashtra. In the state’s capital city Mumbai, people celebrate it with enthusiasm, observing traditional rituals, dressing up in Maharashtrian attire and participating in cultural activities. Ahead of Gudi Padwa 2025, which will be observed on March 30, here’s a look at how Mumbaikars go all out to bring in the festivities. (File Pics/Kirti Surve Parade)

20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST | Raaina Jain
PICS: As ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ premieres at NMACC, know these 5 facts

PICS: As ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ premieres at NMACC, know these 5 facts

This March, Mumbai has witnessed the India premiere of 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex. Since starting on March 5, the mesmerising musical has seen many people enjoy the performances. Here are some glimpses, and interesting things you need to know about the popular musical

20 March,2025 04:28 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
SEE PHOTOS: Goa's spring festival Shigmo 2025 gets underway

SEE PHOTOS: Goa's spring festival Shigmo 2025 gets underway

Shigmo or Shigmotsav is a spring festival celebrated in Goa during this time of the year celebrated by the Hindu community and the Konkani community in India

19 March,2025 02:35 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: Sunita Williams' family in Gujarat celebrates her return

PHOTOS: Sunita Williams' family in Gujarat celebrates her return

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned early Wednesday (Indian time) aboard SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, splashing down off the coast of Florida. With origins in India, Williams' family celebrated here in their village. Here are heartwarming glimpses from the ceebrations

19 March,2025 01:04 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PICS: DJ Martin Garrix celebrates Holi 2025 in Mumbai with unique performance

PICS: DJ Martin Garrix celebrates Holi 2025 in Mumbai with unique performance

As Indians around the world got together to celebrate Holi this years, thousands of Mumbaikars travelled to Navi Mumbai to witness the Garrix perform some of his biggest hits at the DY Patil stadium but not without a surprise performance with Arijit Singh

16 March,2025 12:48 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Glimpses of Holi 2025 celebrations in Pakistan

IN PHOTOS: Glimpses of Holi 2025 celebrations in Pakistan

As people around the world gather to play Holi with colour, culture, tradition and food, here are some colourful glimpses from Karachi in Pakistan

14 March,2025 11:26 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Relive Green Day's performance at Lollapalooza India 2025

IN PHOTOS: Relive Green Day's performance at Lollapalooza India 2025

Lollapalooza India 2025 took place on March 8 and 9 with some breathtaking performances from so many different artists but the one that is still going viral is that of American rock band Green Day who performed for the first time in India

11 March,2025 04:31 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PICS: Lollapalooza India 2025 ends on a high with Green Day, Louis Tomlinson

PICS: Lollapalooza India 2025 ends on a high with Green Day, Louis Tomlinson

After Glass Animals and Shawn Mendes ended Day 1 on a high, the second day of Lollapalooza India 2025 saw many other artists take over the stage. While there were many Indian stars who mesmerised the audience, the highly-anticipated performances of Louis Tomlinson and Green Day made it a memorable night for all their fans

10 March,2025 04:16 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

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