From Mocking CJI To Roasting Salman Khan, All Times Kunal Kamra Sparked A Row | Instagram|@kuna_kamra
Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra, known for his bold and often controversial humour, recently found himself at the center of a new controversy involving Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde. The incident occurred after a video went viral on social media where Kamra made jokes about the political landscape of Maharashtra in Mumbai’s Habitat Club.
The controversy erupted after Kamra performed a modified version of the iconic song “Dil To Pagal Hai” from the Shah Rukh Khan film of the same name. His version, included a line where he referred to Shinde as a ‘traitor’, went viral on social media. Shinde’s political rivals sharing it, amplified the video furthur.
This isn’t the first time Kamra has courted controversy with his remarks. He has gained a reputation for stirring debates and facing backlash due to his sharp political jokes. Check out the list of controversies Kamra has faced over the years due to his humour.
Here Is The Some Of The Incidents
Roasted Salman Khan
The controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra intensified after he made a joke about Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, poking fun at the legal cases involving him. Kamra’s humour referenced the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and the 2002 hit-and-run case, both of which have been significant legal battles for Khan.
As the joke went viral, it reportedly led to speculation that Salman Khan might file a case against Kamra. However, Kamra responded firmly, stating that he would not apologize for his remarks, defending his comedy as a form of free speech.
Middle Finger To CJI Arvind Bobde
In 2020, Kunal Kamra found himself in the spotlight after an incident while he was travelling, he made a provocative post on social media that quickly went viral. Kamra posted a picture showing his two fingers, with the caption: “One of these fingers is for CJI Bobde…ok let me not confuse you, it’s the middle one.” This was a direct reference to Chief Justice of India, Sharad Bobde, and was widely viewed as disrespectful.
Comment On Arnab Goswami
In 2020, Kunal Kamra made headlines once again during a flight from Mumbai to Lucknow. While aboard an IndiGo flight, he filmed and shared a two-minute video on X (formerly Twitter) in which he mocked journalist Arnab Goswami. In the video, Kamra is seen confronting Goswami and questioning his journalistic practices. And heard by saying “Here, I am asking coward Arnab about his journalism and he is doing exactly what I expected him to do.” Throughout all this, Arnab kept quiet.
‘Brahmin-Baniya’ remark for Supreme Court
In May 2020, a petition was filed before the Supreme Court against Kunal Kamra for his remark about the judiciary, describing it as a “Brahmin-Baniya” affair during his show Be Like. The petition was submitted as an intervention in an ongoing contempt of court case against Kamra.
