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Standup Comedian Kunal Kamra's Show Cancelled In Gurgaon
Once again the show of Comedian Kunal Kamra has been cancelled in Gurgaon, Haryana. Notably, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders demanded the cancellation of his show amid jokes on Hindu diety, and submitted a letter to the Deputy Commissioner. It is to be noted that Kamra's show was scheduled in Gurgaon on September 17 and 18, at Studio Xo bar in sector 29, Gurgaon.
Tags: Kunal Kamra, standup comedian, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Gurgaon Show, Cancelled
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Vir Das Called Out By Netizens For His Alleged Transphobia Comments
Comedian Vir Das' recent comments on trans people and pronouns in the latest episode of his tropical standup series #Tenonten has upset netizens. The video on Das' YouTube channel shows him speaking about cancel culture. Many Twitter users called out his transphobia statement, saying "transpeople can discard organs that are not working properly" or kids will have longer chapters citing the "complications" of pronouns is not funny.
Tags: Vir Das, Transphobia, standup comedian, Twitter
Courtesy: The Quint
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Comedian Kunal Kamra Accuses PM Modi For COVID Mismanagement
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the traumatic disaster caused due to pandemic, Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra elucidated the covid situation in India. Quoting a statement of Modi, which states India's control upon pandemic has "saved mankind from tragedy"; Kamra accused the leader of "blatantly lying" and slammed for promoting Kumbh Mela, election rallies, and the vaccination drive. Besides, he also highlighted the adverse… read-more
Tags: Prime Minister, Covid-19, Kumbh Mela, Election Rallies, standup comedian, Narendra Modi, Kunal Kamra
Courtesy: The Quint
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Standup Comics Jailed For Hurting Religious Sentiments In Indore
Acting on a complaint by Hindu Rakshak Sanstha, the Indore police have arrested five stand-up comedians while performing at a cafe for New Year's event. Reportedly, they were charged for allegedly insulting Hindu culture and for mocking Home Minister Amit Shah. The comics have been charged under IPC Sections 295-A, 298, 269,188 and 34. Moreover, a video of the complainants manhandling the comics have gone viral on social media
Tags: standup comedian, indore, Hindutva, religious sentiments
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
