Stand up Comedy

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Bombay High Court, against the recent IT rules of the Central Government. Under the new IT rules, content including government data needs approval by centre formed organization. Reacting to this rule, Kamra in his plea said, "The impugned rules are manifestly arbitrary, against the most fundamental principles of natural justice". The court asked for details of the rules, with factual and reasons.… read-more

Shows of stand up comedian Kunal Kamra, scheduled in Bengaluru, got cancelled by the organisers. Kamra posted a tweet for the same, "Cancelling comedy Shows 101". Responding to his tweet, Bengaluru DCP refused the allegations. People had gathered outside the venue and demanded for a cancellation of his show, following which the show was cancelled, said the DCP.

Comedian Vir Das has been taking rounds on social media platforms due to his performance on "Two Indias" at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Although he was supported by Congress leaders, Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor, Kangana Ranaut called him a "criminal" for the video. Ranaut further took to Instagram stating that he should be arrested. However, Tharoor said, "A stand-up… read-more