Stand Up Comedy
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Amid Pranit More row, Aishwarya Mohanraj's old joke about 'male babies' sparks backlash online
Trending | Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTAn old Comicstaan clip featuring Aishwarya Mohanraj has resurfaced online, sparking debate over comedy, gender double standards and where audiences draw the line when it comes to controversial jokes.
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Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over 'traitor' remark, asked to appear on March 31
Maharashtra | Mar 27, 2025, 10:03 PM ISTStand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has been summoned by Mumbai Police in connection with his ‘traitor’ remark allegedly targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The police rejected his request for an extension, asking him to appear on March 31.
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Kunal Kamra to Munawar Faruqui controversy, how standup comedy has been politicised in last 10 years
Entertainment | Mar 26, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTStandup comedian Kunal Kamra was summoned by Khar police after his latest show grabbed attention. In the last 10 years, the world of standup comedy has become the centre of political turmoil.
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Kunal Kamra Controversy: Samay Raina to Vir Das, Comedians Who Got Into Trouble for Their Jokes
Originals | Mar 25, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTComedy in India often balances between free expression and public backlash. Kunal Kamra, known for his political humour, has sparked debates on how far comedy can go. He's not alone—many Indian comedians, including Samay Raina, face backlash, legal issues, or outrage for their content.
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Stand-up comedian Vidushi Swaroop calls prostitution a 'cool profession', angers internet
Trending | Oct 23, 2023, 09:37 PM ISTAn act by stand-up comedian Vidushi Swaroop has sparked a debate online after she made comments on prostitution calling it a cool profession.
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Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui announces new show 'Dhandho', to perform in Kolkata
India | Dec 19, 2021, 12:46 PM ISTIn November, Faruqui was under fire after the Bengaluru Police denied permission to his stand-up comedy show in the city amid protest by Hindu right-wing outfits, who alleged that he had hurt the Hindu sentiments in one of his shows.
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Amazon Prime Video's stand-up special 'Market Down Hai' featuring Gaurav Gupta to premiere on May 14
Web Series | May 10, 2021, 05:01 PM ISTAmazon Prime Video on Monday announced its upcoming Amazon Funnies stand-up special 'Market Down Hai', featuring popular stand-up comedian Gaurav Gupta.
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Beta Shadi Karlo! This stand-up comedian's take on mid-20's problem is too hilarious!
Blah | Jan 03, 2015, 06:36 PM IST“Ek baar shaadi kardo, apne aap responsible ho jaega”Did it sound familiar to you? Well most of us who fall in “mid-20” zone will relate to it….!People of India, undoubtedly, are way too much obsessed
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Live performances make stand-up comedians better actors: Sunil Pal
Bollywood | Nov 20, 2014, 12:26 PM ISTPanaji: Comedian-turned-actor Sunil Pal says stand-up comedians turn out to be better actors in films as they know the pulse of the audience after having performed live shows."When a stand-up comedian does a film, he
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Big stars or sex guarantee film's success: Sunil Pal
Bollywood | Jul 15, 2013, 07:00 AM ISTNew Delhi, July 15: Not so happy with lukewarm response to comedies, comedian Sunil Pal regrets that films that boast big names or have a fair dose of adult content get success at the box