Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is once again embroiled in controversy. Following a statement made during a recent show, police have issued summons not only to Kamra but also to several audience members who attended the performance.
Kunal Kamra Instagram Post: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself in hot water over a statement made during one of his shows. A police investigation is underway, and action has been taken against audience members who attended the show. One attendee, a Mumbai-based banker, faced significant inconvenience due to the controversy. He was on a trip to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, but had to cut his vacation short after receiving a call from the police. The banker had planned to travel until April 6th, but had to return on March 28th due to the police summons.
In response, Kunal Kamra has apologized to the police and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the audience members. He shared a post on Twitter featuring a copy of the Constitution, writing, "I apologize for any trouble you faced after attending my show. Please email me so I can plan a vacation for you. Anywhere in the country, wherever you want to go."
What is the full story?
The controversy stems from a statement made by Kunal Kamra during one of his shows. Following a comment made about a Maharashtra politician, Shiv Sena workers vandalized the studio hosting the show. Subsequently, police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Kamra and issued a summons for questioning. Furthermore, summons were also sent to audience members present at the show, causing considerable disruption to their lives.
Impact on the Banker
An audience member, a banker, was on a trip to Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, due to the police summons, he was forced to cut his trip short and return. Kamra apologized for the incident and offered to sponsor the banker's trip. He tweeted a picture with a copy of the Constitution on social media, stating, 'I apologize for any trouble you faced after attending my show. Please email me so I can plan a vacation for you. Anywhere in the country, wherever you want to go.'
Varun Grover's Support
Comedian Varun Grover voiced his support for Kunal Kamra, questioning the police action. He tweeted that the Mumbai Police should have attended the show themselves instead of summoning the audience members. Grover sarcastically suggested that the police should respond to the jokes instead of questioning the audience.
Mumbai Police have issued a third summons to Kamra, instructing him to appear on April 5th. However, Kamra has yet to appear before the police. The police had previously issued two summons.
