Kunal Kamra Controversy: Why is Shiv Sena attacking Kunal Kamra? Watch clip of comedian's 'gaddar' jibe at Maha Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has ignited yet another political storm after mocking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a recent live performance in Mumbai. Kamra’s jibe, which he delivered in the form of a modified popular Bollywood song, quickly went viral and has now escalated into a major controversy.

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

The comedian’s 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's faction led by Shinde.


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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.

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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.

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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.

As the row escalates, the Shiv Sena has called for strict legal measures against Kamra, including his arrest. The two Shiv Sena factions stand on opposing ends of the matter as BJP leader and CM Fadnavis has called the comedian to issue and apology to Shinde.

"We respect freedom of expression, but recklessness will not be tolerated," said Fadnavis.