Kunal Kamra Not In Contact With Us, Satirical Comments To Be Probed: Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police is investigating previous satirical remarks made by Kunal Kamra before the recent incident involving Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Police will take action against inappropriate comments.
Amid the ongoing row over the stand-up comedy by Kunal Kamra, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday that he has not come in contact with the cops yet. According to news agency ANI, the police is probing instances of satire by 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," police said as quoted by news agency ANI.
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…
— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2025
Earlier in the day, a breach of privilege notice was moved against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in the Maharashtra legislative council over his parody song targeting deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. BJP legislator Pravin Darekar moved the notice against the comedian as well as Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare.
Kunal Kamra performed a song containing personal and insulting references to deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said Darekar, leader of the legislative council, presenting the motion. Andhare supported the performance and used objectionable language, which amounts to contempt of the House, he further said. Both Kamra and Andhare disrespected the dignity of legislative institutions through their remarks, Darekar claimed. The notice will have to be approved by Council chairman Ram Shinde before it is presented to the privilege committee. If the committee approves it, the motion will be discussed in the House.
On Sunday night, Sena activists vandalised the Habitat Comedy Club in suburban Khar where his show had taken place, and the hotel where the club is located. A defiant Kamra stood his ground and refused to apologise. I will not apologise or hide under the bed waiting for the controversy to die down, he said in a late Monday night statement. Based on a complaint filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, the Khar police have registered an FIR against the 36-year-old comedian for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Shinde. Kamra, who is in Puducherry according to his Instagram bio, has been asked to appear within a week, police sources had said on Tuesday.
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