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Home / News / Entertainment News / MS University of Vadodara cancels 'anti-national' Kunal Kamra's show
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    MS University of Vadodara cancels 'anti-national' Kunal Kamra's show

    Shuvrajit Das Biswas
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    Last updated on Jul 23, 2018, 03:37 pm
    MS University of Vadodara cancels 'anti-national' Kunal Kamra's show
  • Controversial comedian Kunal Kamra's show, scheduled for August 11 at the MS University of Vadodara, got canceled after 11 ex-students objected to the Vice Chancellor on grounds of anti-national content.

    The coordinator of the auditorium claims to have verbally informed Kamra on Saturday of said cancellation. Kamra, however, denied being informed.

    Notably, this isn't the first time the 'anti-national' tag has brought Kamra woes.

  • In this article
    Kamra denies being informed of show cancelation Earlier, Kamra received death threats for 'anti-national' set Difference of opinion welcome, not threats, Kamra had tweeted Kamra was also forced to evict residence over political difference Notably, Kamra's vlog, 'Shut Up Ya Kunal', is a hit Politics and humor: Not an ideal match in India? Are comedians the new pillars of truth? Solidarity pours in from nationally renowned comedians
  • Twitter Post

    Kamra denies being informed of show cancelation

  • Ever been so cool that you find out from the news that you're not going to be working on a particular day? Celebrating my day off in the future on my day off today... 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/HOmgKHcM4b

    — Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) July 22, 2018
  • The danger

    Earlier, Kamra received death threats for 'anti-national' set

    Earlier, Kamra received death threats for 'anti-national' set
    Credits:
  • Kamra made a set, 'Patriotism and the Government' which was uploaded to YouTube in March 2017.

    He poked fun at people's attitude towards the army, demonetization, anti-nationals and the right-wing mindset.

    Soon, he received death threats. Further, Kamra claimed he was verbally abused on WhatsApp groups.

    Despite the barrage of hate comments, he apparently chose not to file a police complaint.

  • Twitter Post

    Difference of opinion welcome, not threats, Kamra had tweeted

  • I understand a difference of opinion I'm all for it. But our difference don't allow you to threaten me. Atleast not yet they don't

    — Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) March 15, 2017
  • Left homeless

    Kamra was also forced to evict residence over political difference

    Kamra was also forced to evict residence over political difference
    Credits:
  • Earlier this year, Kamra was asked to leave his residential premises by his landlady.

    The reason cited for said eviction notice was political differences.

    He took to Facebook immediately and put up a post about the cost of comedy in India and outlined the disturbing pattern of how comedians are encouraged to steer clear of political content by show organizers.

  • Viral vlog

    Notably, Kamra's vlog, 'Shut Up Ya Kunal', is a hit

    Notably, Kamra's vlog, 'Shut Up Ya Kunal', is a hit
    Credits:
  • Besides stand up comedy, Kamra also interviews key political figures with a pinch of humor in his vlog called 'Shut Up Ya Kunal'.

    He has interviewed Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi, infamous JNU duo Umar Khalid and Kanhaiya Kumar, and celebrated journalist Ravish Kumar.

    Although willing to question across the spectrum, Kamra has always displayed strong left-liberal ideological stances in his interviews.

    Selective outrage, much?

  • The problem

    Politics and humor: Not an ideal match in India?

    Politics and humor: Not an ideal match in India?
  • Kamra says he votes NOTA, but his humor strongly appeals to the left-liberal.

    He pulls no punches, hits on sensitive issues and his brand of humor is often brash and detrimental to a nation-building spirit.

    However, the backlash is a bit excessive considering political figures have been made fun of always, for example, Manmohan Singh's silence, RaGa being called 'Pappu', etc.

  • Conclusion

    Are comedians the new pillars of truth?

    Are comedians the new pillars of truth?
    Credits:
  • Despite the risks, comedians are putting forth more politically charged material.

    The government's repeated attempts to infringe on press rights has led to people turning to stand up comics for hard hitting truths.

    Now, Kamra's show cancellation takes on a new meaning.

    One might not agree with his brand of humor, but isn't canceling the show an act of attempted censorship on part of the university?

  • Quote

    Solidarity pours in from nationally renowned comedians

  • Nationally-renowned comedians Sapan Verma (The East Indian Comedy) and Tanmay Bhat (All India Bakchod) took to Twitter to support Kunal Kamra. Bhat sarcastically commented that it was a nice life to get paid not to perform. Verma joked about "gundagiri" and representation from motley groups.

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