Kunal Kamra's Satirical Take on Artist Suppression in Maharashtra

Kunal Kamra Critiques Maharashtra Government's Actions

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra recently took a humorous jab at the Maharashtra government amidst the ongoing backlash he faces for his alleged derogatory comments about Deputy Minister Eknath Shinde. In a recent post on X, Kamra shared a satirical 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'democratically' 'kill' an artist, seemingly reflecting on the fallout from his controversial joke regarding Shinde. The guide outlined various levels of 'outrage,' which Kamra suggests begin with brands withdrawing their support from artists and escalate to the police summoning audience members who attended performances.

Kamra pointed to reports indicating that the Mumbai Police had allegedly issued summons to attendees of his show, Naya Bharat.

His satirical note stated, 'How to Kill an Artist: A Step-by-Step Guide... 1) Create just enough outrage for brands to cease commissioning their work. 2) Increase outrage until private and corporate gigs vanish. 3) Amplify outrage so that major venues avoid taking risks. 4) Escalate outrage violently until even the smallest venues close their doors. 5) Summon the audience for questioning, transforming art into a crime scene.'

The post continued, 'Now the artist is left with two options: either sell out and become a corporate puppet or fade into silence. This isn’t merely a guide; it’s a political tool—a machine for silencing voices.' This latest satirical commentary follows Kamra's earlier criticism of the Mumbai Police for visiting his residence in Dadar, where he noted that the police were going to an address he hadn't lived at for a decade, deeming it a misuse of time and public resources.