Overview

• Kunal Kamra has publicly defended BookMyShow's right to delist him but criticized the platform for withholding access to audience data from his solo shows, which he argues is essential for his livelihood.
• BookMyShow removed Kamra's content following political pressure, particularly from Yuva Shiv Sena leader Rahool Kanal, who accused Kamra of vilifying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
• Kamra's satirical remarks about Shinde during a Mumbai show led to an FIR for alleged defamation and public mischief, as well as vandalism of the Habitat studio by Shinde's supporters.
• The Habitat studio, a popular comedy venue, was partially demolished by civic authorities citing building law violations, raising suspicions of politically motivated actions.
• Kamra remains under interim anticipatory bail until April 7, while refusing to apologize for his satire and calling for broader discussions on freedom of speech and artists' autonomy.