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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicComedian

Topic: Comedian

‘For 2 mins of fame’—BJP MP Kangana slams comedian Kunal Kamra for his ‘traitor’ dig at Eknath Shinde

While performing his stand-up show 'Naya Bharat', Kamra had called Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' in a song. Mandi MP Ranaut says disgracing anyone in name of comedy in bad taste.

Before Kapil Sharma, Vir Das, there was Raju Srivastava—comedy king with the common touch

Raju Srivastava’s brand of dry wit and observational humour resonated with viewers. But his popularity waned as Indian stand-up evolved.

Satish Kaushik was never going to give up—’If I can’t become a hero. I’ll become a joker’

Comedy isn't the only thing Satish Kaushik did. He was an actor, director, producer, and writer who worked across films, television, and theatre.

Cancelled Delhi show after threats, didn’t announce it publicly earlier, says Munawar

Delhi Police denied permission to Munawar's event, citing risk to communal harmony. This came two days after VHP had written objecting to the event and threatening to protest.

Delhi Police denies permission for comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show

The licensing unit of Delhi Police denied permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that 'the show will affect communal harmony in the area'.

After Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra says his Bengaluru shows cancelled over alleged threats

The stand-up comedian in a four-page tweet wrote that he was now 'seen as a variant of the virus' and compared his predicament to Faruqui's.

India’s standup comics need quick wit, quicker legs and lawyer on speed dial: Neeti Palta

We need a captcha feature to weed out brainwashed 'protectors' of Indian culture.

MP Police arrest comedian Munawar Faruqui and 5 others for ‘indecent’ remarks on Hindu deities

The complainant, Eklavya Singh Gaur, son of local BJP MLA Malini Singh Gaur, who had gone to see the show, objected to the comedian's comments and forced the show to stop midway.

Bharti Singh disappoints Zee News, ‘love jihad’ worries NDTV 24×7 & Aaj Tak

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB after she & husband accept consumption of drugs

The NCB searched Singh's house and office in the morning as part of its probe into alleged drug use in the Hindi film industry and found 86.5 grams of ganja (cannabis).

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.