Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:03am on 24 Mar 2025,Monday Entertainment
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra sparked controversy after performing a parody song indirectly labeling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor) during a Mumbai show. The act referenced Shinde's 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray. The video went viral, prompting Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader Rahul Kanal to file a police complaint, alleging derogatory remarks. In retaliation, Shiv Sena workers vandalized the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where Kamra's show was recorded, damaging property and threatening staff. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske warned Kamra against defaming Shinde, suggesting he might be barred from moving freely in India. Conversely, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Aaditya Thackeray defended Kamra, citing freedom of expression and criticizing the violent response. (PC: YouTube)
