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3w ago

Kunal Kamra Faces Escalating Legal Scrutiny as BookMyShow Removes His Content

The comedian remains under interim bail, skips police summons, and faces financial investigations after his satire targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra.
Kunal Kamra was booked on a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel for his alleged defamatory remark against Eknath Shinde during a show.
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Overview

  • BookMyShow has removed all content related to Kunal Kamra following a letter from Shiv Sena leader Rahool Kanal, citing concerns over public sentiment.
  • Kamra has failed to appear for questioning by the Mumbai Police for the third time despite being summoned regarding his satirical video targeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
  • The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police is investigating Kamra's financial transactions, with allegations of foreign funding linked to his content.
  • Rahool Kanal thanked BookMyShow's CEO for removing Kamra from the platform, describing it as a step toward maintaining peace and respecting public emotions.
  • Kamra, who remains under interim bail until April 7, has not apologized for his satire and continues to advocate for freedom of speech.