Kunal Kamra has to apologise over comments about Shinde, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has to apologise over his comments about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Calling it 'low level comedy, ' Fadnavis said, the song on former Chief Minister and now Deputy CM is disrespectful. "No one has the right to do this, this is wrong. You can do comedy but if you insult that will not be tolerated. Kamra should apologise."

He further said, Kamra has shown the constitution the same 'red constitution' that Rahul Gandhi has being showing but neither he nor Rahul have read the constitution. "If he had read the constitution it says that while you have the freedom of expression it cannot be an encroachment on another person's freedom. You cannot deliberately insult. Whatever steps have to be taken will be legally done(on Kamra)."


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"We condemn this song and it cannot be tolerated. He has called people (Shinde) traitor, however the people of the state have shown in the 2025 polls who the real Shiv Sena is and who has carried forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology."

Kunal Kamra controversy

Performing at The Uni Continental Club in Khar West, Kamra humorously referred to Shinde as a "traitor" (Gaddar) while parodying a popular track from the film Dil To Pagal Hai.

The comedian’s playful lyrics, which poked fun at Shinde's 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray, the then-Chief Minister, immediately caught the attention of the Shiv Sena party—particularly the faction led by Shinde.

During his act, Kamra sang: “What he has done for the Maharashtra elections, we have to mention. What did they do first? Shiv Sena first left the BJP, then it left Shiv Sena…”

He followed this with the lyrics “Gaddar woh nazar aaye,” further mocking Shinde's political shifts.

The comedian continued, using the lines “Chehre pe daari…aankhon mein chashma,” to describe Shinde's appearance, and humorously singing about his "traitor" status. Kamra also included a jab related to current Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying, "Mantralaya se zyada Fadnavis ke godi mein mil jaye."

Kamra’s satirical performance, intended to entertain, has since sparked significant backlash. The Shinde faction of Shiv Sena strongly condemned the remarks, leading to the filing of a police complaint.

Shiv Sena vs Kunal Kamra: Political backlash

Rahul Kanal, a prominent leader of the Shinde-led faction, lodged the complaint at the Khar Police Station, accusing Kamra of making derogatory comments about Shinde. He labelled Kamra’s act as offensive and demanded legal action against the comedian.

The controversy took an even more intense turn when Shiv Sena workers reportedly stormed the venue, questioning the club management and vandalising property.

The viral video of Kamra's performance, which had originally been shared widely on social media, fueled outrage among Shiv Sena supporters. In response, an FIR has been filed against Kamra.

The viral video of Kamra's performance, which had originally been shared widely on social media, fueled outrage among Shiv Sena supporters. In response, an FIR has been filed against Kamra.

As the row escalates, the Shiv Sena has called for strict legal measures against Kamra, including his arrest, and the comedian's remarks have now become a flashpoint in the ongoing political tensions in Maharashtra.

This incident highlights the deepening divide within Maharashtra’s political landscape and has added a new layer of complexity to the already heated atmosphere surrounding the state's leadership.