Kunal Kamra’s Reaction to Shiv Sena Protests: A Video Analysis
Kamra Shares Video of Shiv Sena Vandalism Amid Joke Controversy
In the midst of a controversy over his recent stand-up performance, where he made jokes about Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and other politicians, Kunal Kamra released a video on Tuesday. The video appeared to mock Shiv Sena workers who had vandalized the studio where he performed.
Kamra’s Video: ‘Hum Honge Kangaal’
- Kamra shared a video of himself singing ‘Hum Honge Kangaal’
- He interspersed clips of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing the studio
- The video also displayed Shiv Sena workers protesting and burning Kamra’s effigies
- The song’s lyrics translate to: ‘We will be destitute one day. Doubts in the mind, destruction of the country, we will be destitute one day.’
Shiv Sena’s Vandalism at Habitat Centre
Shiv Sena workers vandalized the Habitat centre in Mumbai following Kamra’s comments about Eknath Shinde in a video released on Sunday. In the video, Kamra performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai,’ seemingly referring to Shinde as a ‘gaddar’ (traitor). He also made jokes about recent political events in Maharashtra, including the Shiv Sena and NCP splits.
Mumbai Police Arrests 12 Individuals
On Monday, the Mumbai Police apprehended 12 people for vandalizing the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra performed his latest show for YouTube’s ‘Naya Bharat’.
Kamra’s Statement: No Apology
On Monday, Kamra issued a statement on his official social media account, stating that he would not apologize for his actions. He explained that an entertainment venue is merely a platform and not accountable for his comedy. He added that attacking a venue for a comedian’s words is as nonsensical as overturning a lorry carrying tomatoes because you didn’t like the butter chicken you were served.
Kamra further stated that the right to freedom of speech and expression is not only to be used to praise the powerful and wealthy. He emphasized that making fun of leaders and the political system is not illegal.
