Comedian Kunal Kamra got himself landed in a soup when a clip of him surfaced online where he was taking a dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde for changing sides. The comedian performed the act at Mumbai’s Habitat Studio, where he called the CM a ‘gaddar’ that triggered Shiv Sena leaders. 11 of them reportedly ransacked the venue where the show was shot. Now, Kunal has released his first statement amid the row, where despite FIR being filed, he said that he is fearless.
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Shiv Sena workers lodged multiple FIRs after the comedian made a parody song, which was set to the tune of Dil Toh Pagal Hai. It referred to Shinde’s 2022 defection from Shiv Sena. Kunal began his statement by addressing to the mob that decided Habitat should not stand. He said that an entertainment venue is merely a platform. A space for all sorts of shows. Habitat (or any other venue) is not responsible for his comedy, nor does it have any power or control over what he says or does. Addressing the media and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde he said:
“To the media faithfully reporting this circus: Remember that press freedom inIndia ranks at 159. What I said is exacrtly what Mr. Ajit Pawar (1st Deputy Cm) said about Mr. Eknath Shinde (2nd Deputy CM) I dont fear this mom and I will not be hiding under my bed, waiting for this to die down. Attacking a venue for a comedian’s words is as senseless as overturning a lorry carrying tomatoes, because you didn’t like the butter chicken you were served.”