7 Kunal Kamra Political Controversies
Mid-air conversation with Arnab Goswami
In 2020, the comedian confronted Goswami during an IndiGo flight and questioned about his journalistic practices. This led the airlines to impose a ban on him.
Legally challenging the IT rules
In 2023, Kamra filed a petition against the Information Technology Rules and argued that specific provisions infringed upon freedom of expression.
Criticising Ola CEO
The comedian openly criticized Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, highlighting unresolved customer grievances and refund issues. This led to a social media war.
Altercation with Vishwa Hindu Parishad
After his show was cancelled in September 2022 due to threats from VHP, he challenged them to provide evidence that he had disrespected the Hindu religion.
Morphed video of PM Modi
In May 2020, Kunal Kamra faced backlash for morphing the PM`s face on an edited video of a seven-year-old boy singing for Modi during his Germany visit.
Brahmin-Banya remark about the SC
In May 2020, a plea was filed against him for his remark that the Supreme Court was a `Brahmin-Banya`. Kamra stated taking offence is now a national sport.
`Middle finger` to CJI
In 2020, Kamra posted a photo on social media flaunting his middle finger to then CJI Sharad Bobde in protest against SC granting Arnab Goswami an interim bail.