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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday said the only place for holding shows making derogatory comments about Hindu deities is jail, a day after Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme in Bhopal.
Accusing the opposition in the BJP-ruled state of playing divisive politics, Mishra told reporters here that instead of holding a comedy show, Singh should rather invite former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
When asked about Singh's invitation to Kamra and Faruqui, Mishra, who is the state government's spokesperson, said, “If there is any show insulting Hindu deities in Madhya Pradesh, then its place will be in jail. No one will be allowed to play with the feelings of any section of society at any cost." Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in the Karnataka capital, were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore after a BJP MLA's son lodged an FIR in January accusing the comedian of hurting religious sentiments through his show.
Singh in a tweet on Monday said, "I will organise a show for you Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal. All responsibility will be mine. The only condition is that the subject of comedy will be Digvijaya Singh. Sanghis (RSS cadre) should not object to this!! Don't be afraid!! Give the date and time as per your convenience. All your conditions are accepted." In his post, the Congress Rajya Sabha member had also tagged a news article related to Kamra.
Later, BJP MLA from Bhopal Huzur Assembly constituency, Rameshwar Sharma, had said he will not allow shows of anyone who has disrespected Hindu deities not only in Bhopal but also in the rest of Madhya Pradesh.

Invite Rahul Gandhi: MP home minister to Digvijaya on invite to Munawar & Kamra

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday said the only place for holding shows making derogatory comments about Hindu deities is jail. His remarks come after Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme in Bhopal.
Accusing the opposition in the BJP-ruled state of playing divisive politics, Mishra&nbsp;said&nbsp;that instead of holding a comedy show, Singh should rather invite former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in the Karnataka capital, were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore after a BJP MLA's son lodged an FIR in January accusing the comedian of hurting religious sentiments through his show.
Singh in a tweet on Monday said the duo can perform in Bhopal but the only condition is that they should roast him only.&nbsp;

His remarks come after Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme in Bhopal.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday said the only place for holding shows making derogatory comments about Hindu deities is jail, a day after Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme in Bhopal.
Accusing the opposition in the BJP-ruled state of playing divisive politics, Mishra told reporters here that instead of holding a comedy show, Singh should rather invite former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/one-condition-roast-me-only-kunal-kamra-munawar-faruqui-get-cong-leader-s-invite-for-bhopal-show-1639380522993" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read also:&nbsp;'One condition, roast me only': Kunal Kamra, Munawar Faruqui get Cong leader's invite for Bhopal show</a>
When asked about Singh's invitation to Kamra and Faruqui, Mishra, who is the state government's spokesperson, said, &ldquo;If there is any show insulting Hindu deities in Madhya Pradesh, then its place will be in jail. No one will be allowed to play with the feelings of any section of society at any cost." Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in the Karnataka capital, were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore after a BJP MLA's son lodged an FIR in January accusing the comedian of hurting religious sentiments through his show.
Singh in a tweet on Monday said, "I will organise a show for you Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal. All responsibility will be mine. The only condition is that the subject of comedy will be Digvijaya Singh. Sanghis (RSS cadre) should not object to this!! Don't be afraid!! Give the date and time as per your convenience. All your conditions are accepted." In his post, the Congress Rajya Sabha member had also tagged a news article related to Kamra.
Later, BJP MLA from Bhopal Huzur Assembly constituency, Rameshwar Sharma, had said he will not allow shows of anyone who has disrespected Hindu deities not only in Bhopal but also in the rest of Madhya Pradesh.

Days after comedian Munawar Faruqui's show was cancelled in Delhi, stand-up comic Kunal Kamra's event has reportedly been cancelled in neighbouring Gurugram.
Studio Xo Bar, the club which was supposed to host Kamra's show, cancelled it after alleged threats of protest from some right-wing organisations, as per reports.
On 9 September 2022, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal wrote to police seeking scrapping of the comedy shows on 17 and 18 September. The VHP claimed that Kamra mocks Hindu gods and goddesses which can lead to communal tension in Gurugram.
Reacting to the cancellation news, Kunal Kamra posted a sarcastic tweet saying, "He makes fun of our culture we claim. He makes fun of our deities we think. We have no evidence but his show disrupts our peace. 12 of us don&rsquo;t want the show to happen &amp; 500 have got tickets to watch it. So what should the authorities do? (UPSC question 10 marks)."

Comedian Kunal Kamra's Gurugram show cancelled as VHP, Bajrang Dal call him 'anti-Hindu', write to police

Studio Xo Bar, the club which was supposed to host Kamra's show, cancelled it after alleged threats of protest from some right-wing organisations, as per reports.

Days after comedian Munawar Faruqui's show was cancelled in Delhi, stand-up comic Kunal Kamra's event has reportedly been cancelled in neighbouring Gurugram.
Studio Xo Bar, the club which was supposed to host Kamra's show, cancelled it after alleged threats of protest from some right-wing organisations, as per reports.
On 9 September 2022, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal wrote to police seeking scrapping of the comedy shows on 17 and 18 September. The VHP claimed that Kamra mocks Hindu gods and goddesses which can lead to communal tension in Gurugram.
Reacting to the cancellation news, Kunal Kamra posted a sarcastic tweet saying, "He makes fun of our culture we claim. He makes fun of our deities we think. We have no evidence but his show disrupts our peace. 12 of us don&rsquo;t want the show to happen &amp; 500 have got tickets to watch it. So what should the authorities do? (UPSC question 10 marks)."

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was last month denied a nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits, is set to perform in Kolkata in January.
The comedian took to Twitter on Saturday evening and shared a link to book tickets for his two-hour comedy act “Dhandho”, to be held on January 16.
In November, Faruqui was under fire after the Bengaluru Police denied permission to his stand-up comedy show in the city amid protest by Hindu right-wing outfits, who alleged that he had hurt the Hindu sentiments in one of his shows.
The 29-year-old comic had said his show — which had sold more than 600 tickets — was cancelled in the wake of the “threats to venue vandalism”. The proceeds from the show were supposed to be donated to late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar’s charitable organisation.
Faruqui also claimed that 12 of his shows were called off in the last two months because of the threats to the venue and audiences.
A few days later, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, also said his shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore after a BJP MLA’s son lodged an FIR in January accusing the comedian of hurting religious sentiments through his show.

Munawar Faruqui announces new show, to perform in Kolkata

The comedian took to Twitter on Saturday evening and shared a link to book tickets for his two-hour comedy act “Dhandho”, to be held on January 16.

The comedian took to Twitter on Saturday evening and shared a link to book tickets for his two-hour comedy act &ldquo;Dhandho&rdquo;, to be held on January 16.

Stand-up comedian&nbsp;Munawar Faruqui, who was last month denied a nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits, is set to perform in Kolkata in January.
The comedian took to Twitter on Saturday evening and shared a link to book tickets for his two-hour comedy act &ldquo;Dhandho&rdquo;, to be held on January 16.
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In November, Faruqui was under fire after the Bengaluru Police denied permission to his stand-up comedy show in the city amid protest by Hindu right-wing outfits, who alleged that he had hurt the Hindu sentiments in one of his shows.
The 29-year-old comic had said his show &mdash; which had sold more than 600 tickets &mdash; was cancelled in the wake of the &ldquo;threats to venue vandalism&rdquo;. The proceeds from the show were supposed to be donated to late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar&rsquo;s charitable organisation.
Faruqui also claimed that 12 of his shows were called off in the last two months because of the threats to the venue and audiences.
A few days later, stand-up comedian&nbsp;Kunal Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, also said his shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore after a&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;MLA&rsquo;s son lodged an FIR in January accusing the comedian of hurting religious sentiments through his show.

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme at Bhopal in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh after they were recently denied permission for shows in Bengaluru.
Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show at Bengaluru in Karnataka amid the protest by the Hindu right wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows scheduled to be held in Bengaluru were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
On Monday, Digvijaya Singh in a Twitter post said, "I will organise a show for you Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal. All responsibility will be mine. Only condition is that the subject of comedy will be Digvijaya Singh. Sanghis (RSS cadre) should not object to this!! Don't be afraid!! Give the date and time as per your convenience. All your conditions are accepted." In his post, the Rajya Sabha member also tagged a news article related to Kamra.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore in MP following a complaint by a BJP MLA's son in January for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Only condition roast me: Kunal Kamra, Munawar Faruqui get Cong leader's invite for Bhopal show

'Only condition, roast me': Kunal Kamra, Munawar Faruqui get Cong leader's invite for Bhopal show

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme at Bhopal in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh after they were recently denied permission for shows in Bengaluru.
Digvijaya Singh in a Twitter post said that he will&nbsp;organise a show for&nbsp;Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal and will take all the responsibility. The Congress leader however put a condition. The only condition is that the subject of comedy will be Digvijaya Singh&nbsp;and all&nbsp;your conditions are accepted, the Rajya Sabha member wrote in the post.&nbsp;
Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show at Bengaluru &nbsp;amid the protest by the Hindu right wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows scheduled to be held in Bengaluru were cancelled after the organisers received threats. Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore&nbsp;following a complaint by a BJP MLA's son in January this year for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

On Monday, Digvijaya Singh in a Twitter post said that he will&nbsp;organise a show for&nbsp;Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal and will take all the responsibility.

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday invited stand-up comedians Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui to hold a programme at Bhopal in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh after they were recently denied permission for shows in Bengaluru.
Faruqui was last month denied nod to hold a show at Bengaluru in Karnataka amid the protest by the Hindu right wing outfits. A few days later, Kamra, a vocal critic of the government, said his stand-up shows scheduled to be held in Bengaluru were cancelled after the organisers received threats.
On Monday, Digvijaya Singh in a Twitter post said, "I will organise a show for you Kunal and Munawar in Bhopal. All responsibility will be mine. Only condition is that the subject of comedy will be Digvijaya Singh. Sanghis (RSS cadre) should not object to this!! Don't be afraid!! Give the date and time as per your convenience. All your conditions are accepted." In his post, the Rajya Sabha member also tagged a news article related to Kamra.
Earlier this year, Faruqui had spent a month in jail at Indore in MP following a complaint by a BJP MLA's son in January for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Stand up comedians seem to be the easiest victims of 'cancel culture' in India! Vir Das to Munawar Faruqui to Kunal Kamra, here are some comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes, some even went to jail.
Kunal Kamra
Comedian Kunal Kamra says, his upcoming shows in Bengaluru, scheduled for the next 20 days, have been cancelled due to threats, that the venue will be shut down if he performs. In an Instagram post, he added sarcastically that, the move is also part of the Covid protocol and new guidelines, and he is now seen a variant of the virus now. Earlier, Kunal faced the ire of courts, with pleas seeking contempt of court action against him for tweets against the apex court and its judges, after interim bail to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.
Munawar Faruqui
Munawar Faruqui, a Muslim comedian, who spent a month in jail earlier this year for a joke, has now hinted at quitting comedy after a dozen of his shows were cancelled in Mumbai and Bangalore following protests. In a heartbreaking post, he wrote, "Hate has won, an artist has lots". The Bengaluru police asked organisers to call Munawar's show off citing possible law and order problems.
Vir Das
In November, a monologue by comedian Vir Das in Washington DC triggered a storm of protest, prompting several complaints to the police, and backlash on social media. Vir Das said it was "about the duality of two very separate Indias" that he lived in, but his critics were angry with him for vilifying the country.
Tanmay Bhat
In 2019, comedian Tanmay Bhat, one of the co-founders of the now inactive comedy company AIB, landed in trouble when he uploaded a Snapchat video mimicking cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. It led to an FIR against him by the MNS. AIB, which was known for its comedy sketches on  online platforms, in 2015 also landed in legal trouble over a "roast" featuring prominent Bollywood celebrities.
Kiku Sharda
Comedian Kiku Sharda of "Comedy Nights with Kapil" fame had to spend a few days in judicial custody in 2016 for mimicking Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. He was booked under section 295 A of the Indian Penal Code (outraging religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief).
Agrima Joshua
In 2019, stand-up comic artiste Agrima Joshua received rape threats and was abused online after an old video of her performance in 2019 surfaced in which she made a joke about the statue of Shivaji in the Arabian sea. The comedian had to later apologise for her comments.

No laughing matter! Stand-up comedians who were 'cancelled' for their jokes!

Stand up comedians seem to be the easiest victims of 'cancel culture' in India! Vir Das to Munawar Faruqui to Kunal Kamra, here are some comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes

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Stand up comedians seem to be the easiest victims of 'cancel culture' in India! Vir&nbsp;Das&nbsp;to Munawar&nbsp;Faruqui&nbsp;to Kunal Kamra, here are some comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes, some even went to jail.
Kunal&nbsp;Kamra
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((generic stills of Kunal&nbsp;Kamra))
Comedian Kunal Kamra says, his upcoming shows in Bengaluru,&nbsp;scheduled for the next 20 days,&nbsp;have been cancelled due to threats, that the venue will be shut down if he performs.&nbsp;
((show Kunal&nbsp;Insta post))
((https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7roj0A53f/)) (highlight last line))
In an Instagram post, he added&nbsp;sarcastically that, the move is also part of the Covid protocol and new guidelines, and he is now seen a variant of the virus now.
((generic Kunal&nbsp;visuals / stills))
Earlier, Kunal&nbsp;faced the ire of courts, with pleas&nbsp;seeking contempt of court action against him for tweets against the apex court and its judges, after interim bail to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.
Munawar Faruqui
((start with Munawar&nbsp;Faruqui&nbsp;stills))
Munawar Faruqui, a Muslim comedian, who spent a month in jail earlier this year for a&nbsp;joke, has now hinted at quitting comedy after a dozen of his shows were cancelled in Mumbai and Bangalore following protests.
((show tweet post, not the image he has posted in tweet))
((https://twitter.com/munawar0018/status/1464834752234471431))
In a heartbreaking post, he wrote, "Hate has won, an artist has lots". The Bengaluru police asked organisers to call Munawar's show off citing possible law and order problems.
Vir&nbsp;Das
((generic stills Vir&nbsp;Das))
In November, a&nbsp;monologue&nbsp;by comedian Vir&nbsp;Das in Washington DC triggered a storm of&nbsp;protest, prompting several complaints to the police, and backlash on social media. Vir&nbsp;Das&nbsp;said it was "about the duality of two very separate Indias" that he lived in, but his critics were angry with him for vilifying the country.
Tanmay Bhat
((generic Tanmay&nbsp;stills))
&nbsp;
In 2019, comedian Tanmay Bhat, one of the co-founders of the now inactive comedy company AIB, landed in trouble when he uploaded a Snapchat video mimicking cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.&nbsp;It led to an FIR against him by the MNS.&nbsp;
((show roast stills with arjun kapoor and ranveer singh))
AIB, which was known for its comedy sketches on&nbsp; online platforms, in 2015 also landed in legal trouble over a "roast" featuring prominent Bollywood celebrities.
Kiku Sharda
((kiku&nbsp;sharda generic stills))
Comedian Kiku Sharda of "Comedy Nights with Kapil" fame had to spend a few days in judicial custody in 2016 for mimicking Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. He was&nbsp;booked under section 295 A of the Indian Penal Code (outraging religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief).
Agrima&nbsp;Joshua
In 2019, stand-up comic artiste Agrima Joshua received rape threats and was abused online after an old video of her performance in 2019 surfaced in which she made a joke about the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian sea.&nbsp;The comedian had to later apologise for her comments.

Vir&nbsp;Das&nbsp;to Munawar&nbsp;Faruqui&nbsp;to Kunal Kamra, here are some comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes, some even went to jail.

Stand up comedians seem to be the easiest victims of 'cancel culture' in India! Vir&nbsp;Das&nbsp;to Munawar&nbsp;Faruqui&nbsp;to Kunal Kamra, here are some comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes, some even went to jail.
Kunal&nbsp;Kamra
Comedian <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/comedian-kunal-kamra-says-his-bengaluru-shows-cancelled-after-threats-1638356034027" target="_blank">Kunal Kamra</a> says, his upcoming shows in Bengaluru,&nbsp;scheduled for the next 20 days,&nbsp;have been cancelled due to threats, that the venue will be shut down if he performs.&nbsp;In an Instagram post, he added&nbsp;sarcastically that, the move is also part of the Covid protocol and new guidelines, and he is now seen a variant of the virus now.&nbsp;Earlier, Kunal&nbsp;faced the ire of courts, with pleas&nbsp;seeking contempt of court action against him for tweets against the apex court and its judges, after interim bail to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami.
Munawar Faruqui
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/i-am-done-goodbye-injustice-comedian-munawar-faruqui-hints-at-quitting-comedy-1638093725350" target="_blank">Munawar Faruqui</a>, a Muslim comedian, who spent a month in jail earlier this year for a&nbsp;joke, has now hinted at quitting comedy after a dozen of his shows were cancelled in Mumbai and Bangalore following protests. In a heartbreaking post, he wrote, "Hate has won, an artist has lots". The Bengaluru police asked organisers to call Munawar's show off citing possible law and order problems.
Vir&nbsp;Das
In November, a&nbsp;monologue&nbsp;by comedian Vir&nbsp;Das in Washington DC triggered a storm of&nbsp;protest, prompting several complaints to the police, and backlash on social media. Vir&nbsp;Das&nbsp;said it was "about the duality of two very separate Indias" that he lived in, but his critics were angry with him for vilifying the country.
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/vir-das-issues-clarification-after-complaint-filed-against-him-for-i-come-from-two-indias-monologue-1637129241159" target="_blank">Vir Das issues clarification after complaint filed against him for 'I Come From Two Indias' monologue</a>
Tanmay Bhat
In 2019, comedian <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/tanmay-bhat-shares-bts-of-rahul-dravid-s-indiranagar-ka-gunda-hoon-video-1619350652216" target="_blank">Tanmay Bhat</a>, one of the co-founders of the now inactive comedy company AIB, landed in trouble when he uploaded a Snapchat video mimicking cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.&nbsp;It led to an FIR against him by the MNS.&nbsp;AIB, which was known for its comedy sketches on&nbsp; online platforms, in 2015 also landed in legal trouble over a "roast" featuring prominent Bollywood celebrities.
Kiku Sharda
Comedian <a href="https://www.editorji.com/here-s-why-neha-kakkar-slammed-gaurav-gera-kiku-sharda-1575544387791" target="_blank">Kiku Sharda</a> of "Comedy Nights with Kapil" fame had to spend a few days in judicial custody in 2016 for mimicking Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. He was&nbsp;booked under section 295 A of the Indian Penal Code (outraging religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief).
Agrima&nbsp;Joshua
In 2019, stand-up comic artiste Agrima Joshua received rape threats and was abused online after an old video of her performance in 2019 surfaced in which she made a joke about the statue of Shivaji in the Arabian sea.&nbsp;The comedian had to later apologise for her comments.

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday said his upcoming stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, have been cancelled after the organisers received threats.
The cancellation of Kamra's shows come just days after another stand up comedian Munnawar Faruqui was denied permission to perform in the city with the police calling him a "controversial figure".
Kamra, who has criticised the BJP-led NDA government over a number of issues in the past, posted a sarcastic statement on Twitter to inform his followers and detractors about the cancellations of his shows that were to be held in the city in the coming days.
"Hello Bangalore people. I'm happy to inform that my shows in Bangalore which were scheduled over the next 20 days have been cancelled. They've been cancelled for two reasons.
"Firstly, we didn't get special permission to seat 45 people in the venue that can seat more. Secondly, threats have been made to shut down the venue if I were to ever perform there. I guess this is also part of the Covid protocol & new guidelines. I suppose I am seen as a variant of the virus now," the comedian said.
Kamra said now that his shows have also been cancelled after Faruqui, it proves that the "ruling class" is at least trying to "oppress with equality".
"For those on Twitter that have been wondering how 'A Kamra goes on to perform while a Farooqui has had to quit comedy' we can find solace in the fact that the ruling class is at least trying to oppress with equality.
"Maybe if we continue down the road of equal oppression, we would get to a point of equal liberation, in a post climate change era," he said.
He further listed five steps to get a comedian's show cancelled.
"If they use this method & a show is not cancelled I'll give up being a stand up comedian. Step no 1 - Inform police that there could be violence. Step no 2 - Inform venue owner there could be violence. Step no 3 - Inform artist that if he/she/they will be coming there will surely be violence. Step no 4 - Remind the venue of what could happen if the artist manages to do a show despite the threats.
"Step no 5 - Be ready with celebration memes that show your victory and togetherness in missing the point. You can also apply this formula to an artist that you don't agree with, you don't find funny or don't like their art..." Besides Kamra and Faruqui, comedian Vir Das also faced several complaints and online trolling for his 'Two Indias' monologue in the US recently.

Comedian Kunal Kamra says his Bengaluru shows cancelled after threats

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday said his upcoming stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, have been cancelled after the organisers received threats.
The cancellation of Kamra's shows come just days after another stand up comedian Munnawar Faruqui was denied permission to perform in the city with the police calling him a "controversial figure".
Kamra, who has criticised the BJP-led NDA government over a number of issues in the past, posted a sarcastic statement on Twitter to inform his followers and detractors about the cancellations of his shows that were to be held in the city in the coming days.
Kamra said now that his shows have also been cancelled after Faruqui, it proves that the "ruling class" is at least trying to "oppress with equality".
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The cancellation of Kamra's shows come just days after another stand up comedian Munnawar Faruqui was denied permission to perform in the city with the police calling him a "controversial figure".

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday said his upcoming stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, have been cancelled after the organisers received threats.
The cancellation of Kamra's shows come just days after another stand up comedian Munnawar Faruqui was denied permission to perform in the city with the police calling him a "controversial figure".
&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/web-series/vir-das-row-a-look-at-stand-up-comedians-who-landed-in-trouble-for-their-jokes-1637244051974">No laughing matter? Stand-up comedians who landed in trouble for their jokes!</a>
Kamra, who has criticised the BJP-led NDA government over a number of issues in the past, posted a sarcastic statement on Twitter to inform his followers and detractors about the cancellations of his shows that were to be held in the city in the coming days.
"Hello Bangalore people. I'm happy to inform that my shows in Bangalore which were scheduled over the next 20 days have been cancelled. They've been cancelled for two reasons.
"Firstly, we didn't get special permission to seat 45 people in the venue that can seat more. Secondly, threats have been made to shut down the venue if I were to ever perform there. I guess this is also part of the Covid protocol &amp; new guidelines. I suppose I am seen as a variant of the virus now," the comedian said.
Kamra said now that his shows have also been cancelled after Faruqui, it proves that the "ruling class" is at least trying to "oppress with equality".
"For those on Twitter that have been wondering how 'A Kamra goes on to perform while a Farooqui has had to quit comedy' we can find solace in the fact that the ruling class is at least trying to oppress with equality.
"Maybe if we continue down the road of equal oppression, we would get to a point of equal liberation, in a post climate change era," he said.
He further listed five steps to get a comedian's show cancelled.
"If they use this method &amp; a show is not cancelled I'll give up being a stand up comedian. Step no 1 - Inform police that there could be violence. Step no 2 - Inform venue owner there could be violence. Step no 3 - Inform artist that if he/she/they will be coming there will surely be violence. Step no 4 - Remind the venue of what could happen if the artist manages to do a show despite the threats.
"Step no 5 - Be ready with celebration memes that show your victory and togetherness in missing the point. You can also apply this formula to an artist that you don't agree with, you don't find funny or don't like their art..." Besides Kamra and Faruqui, comedian Vir Das also faced several complaints and online trolling for his 'Two Indias' monologue in the US recently.

Comedian Kunal Kamra has refused to apologise in response to a contempt notice issued to him by the Supreme Court. In his reply, Kamra has stated that "there is no defence needed for jokes as they are not reality ut comedian's perception". Kamra was issued notice by the Supreme Court for his criticism of the top court in tweets last year. Kamra has added that his posts on Twitter were not made with the intention of "diminishing faith of people in judiciary". KK Venugopal, the government's top law, had said that Kamra's tweets were "in bad taste" and "crossed the line between humour and contempt".

'Jokes need no defence': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise to SC

"No defence needed for jokes": Comedian Kunal Kamra has refused to apologise in response to a contempt notice issued to him by the Supreme Court

'Jokes need no defence': Comic Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise to SC

Comedian Kunal Kamra has refused to apologise in response to a contempt notice issued to him by the Supreme Court. In his reply, Kamra has stated that "there is no defence needed for jokes as they are not reality ut comedian's perception". Kamra was issued notice by the Supreme Court for his criticism of the top court in tweets last year. Kamra has added that his posts on Twitter were not made with the intention of "diminishing faith of people in judiciary".

Comedian Kunal Kamra has refused to apologise in response to a contempt notice issued to him by the Supreme Court. In his reply, Kamra has stated that "there is no defence needed for jokes as they are not reality ut comedian's perception". Kamra was issued notice by the Supreme Court for his criticism of the top court in tweets last year. Kamra has added that his posts on Twitter were not made with the intention of "diminishing faith of people in judiciary". KK Venugopal, the government's top law, had said that Kamra's tweets were "in bad taste" and "crossed the line between humour and contempt".

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja in contempt of court petitions filed against them. Petition was filed against Kamra for his tweets criticising the top court and its judges for granting bail to Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami. Taneja faces contempt petition over her caricatures published in 'Sanitary Panels' social media handles about the judiciary. The court has exempted both from personal appearance. Last month, Attorney General K K Venugopal had granted consent for contempt action against the two.

Contempt pleas: SC notices to Kunal Kamra, cartoonist

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja in contempt of court petitions filed against them

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to comedian Kunal Kamra and cartoonist Rachita Taneja in contempt of court petitions filed against them. Petition was filed against Kamra for his tweets criticising the top court and its judges for granting bail to Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami. Taneja faces contempt petition over her caricatures published in 'Sanitary Panels' social media handles about the judiciary. The court has exempted both from personal appearance. Last month, Attorney General K K Venugopal had granted consent for contempt action against the two.

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