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Hansal Mehta Reflects on His Experience During Kunal Kamra Controversy

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9 months ago

March 25, 2025

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has publicly expressed his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who recently faced considerable backlash over his comments about Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a recent performance. Kamra’s jokes incited anger among Shiv Sena supporters, leading to vandalism at the venue in Mumbai where he was performing.

Mehta, known for acclaimed films such as Shahid, Citylights, and Scam 1992, condemned the attack on The Habitat, recalling a similar situation he experienced 25 years ago.

“They vandalized it and assaulted me”

In an extensive Instagram post, Mehta detailed how members of the (then undivided) Shiv Sena invaded his office over a single line in one of his films.

“They vandalized my office, physically assaulted me, blackened my face, and compelled me to publicly apologize—falling at the feet of an elderly woman—for a harmless line in my movie,” he recounted.

Mehta noted that despite 27 cuts made by the Censor Board, the apology was staged in front of a 10,000-strong crowd, with 20 political leaders orchestrating the event while the Mumbai Police stood idly by.

Reflecting on the turmoil Kamra faced, Mehta remarked, “What happened with Kamra is, tragically, not new to Maharashtra. I lived through it myself. Loyalists of that same political party assaulted me and vandalized my office. It bruised my spirit, stifled my courage, and muted parts of me that took years to restore. Violence, intimidation, and humiliation cannot be justified, regardless of disagreement.”

Kamra maintains his stance

Despite growing protests, Kamra has remained unyielding. He stated on social media that he would not apologize for his actions, asserting that entertainment venues should not bear the blame for a comedian’s jokes.

“An entertainment venue is merely a platform. Faulting it for my routine is as ridiculous as overturning a truck full of tomatoes because the butter chicken wasn’t to your liking,” Kamra argued.

Addressing threats from political leaders, he defended his right to free speech. “Our right to freedom of expression doesn’t exist solely for praising the powerful. The fact that you can’t take a joke about a public figure doesn’t negate my right to express it. As far as I know, mocking politicians or our political circus isn’t illegal.”

Kamra further questioned whether the law would be equally applied to those who vandalized the venue. “I’m willing to cooperate with authorities for any lawful actions against me. But will those who believe vandalism is an acceptable reaction to humor face justice?”

In a pointed jab at the authorities, he added, “Maybe my next performance should be under the Elphinstone Bridge or any other dilapidated structure in Mumbai that’s overdue for demolition.”
Also Read: Leaked audio: Kunal Kamra’s call with Shinde supporter goes viral

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Big Twist Expected in Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Elimination This Week

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15 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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BBK 12: Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is set to bring an unexpected twist in this week’s elimination. The makers have been introducing surprise elements, keeping viewers curious and engaged.

On Day 58, Rajath and Chaitra entered the house as wild card contestants. Both have impressed audiences with their gameplay so far. Now, reports suggest that Bigg Boss is planning a major twist during the elimination process this week.

This week, strong contestants are in the nomination list. Gilli Actor, Rajath, Dhruvanth, Rakshitha Shetty, Spandana Somanna, Ashwini Gowda, and Rashika Shetty have been nominated. With seven contestants at risk, viewers were eager to know who would be eliminated.

However, it has now come to light that the voting lines have not been opened this week. This clearly indicates that no contestant from the nomination list will be eliminated.

Meanwhile, another rumor is circulating on social media. It suggests that Rajath and Chaitra Kundapura may not be contestants but special guests. As a result, there is speculation that they might be sent out of the house this week. Similar rumors were spread last week as well, but they turned out to be false.

The show has already featured one fake elimination this season. There is speculation that Bigg Boss may repeat the same twist by calling a few contestants to the end moment and announcing a fake elimination.

Reports also suggest that the grand finale of BBK 12 is likely to be held in January. Viewers are now eagerly waiting to see what Bigg Boss has planned this week.

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War Breaks Out Between Kavya and Rakshitha in Bigg Boss House

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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BBK12: A major clash erupted in the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house after Bigg Boss assigned a task asking housemates: “According to you, who is the villain of the house?”

During the task, Kavya named Rakshitha as the villain and explained her reasons openly.

Kavya spoke about Rakshitha’s personality and called her behaviour “strategic.” She also accused Rakshitha of being “cunning” in the game. These statements triggered a heated argument between the two contestants.

Both raised their voices, defending themselves and pointing out each other’s mistakes. Other housemates tried to calm the situation, but the argument continued for several minutes.

The incident has created new tension inside the house. Viewers are now waiting to see how Bigg Boss will respond to this conflict and how it will affect the relationships among the contestants in the coming days.

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Heated Clash Between Rajath and Druvanth During Nomination Task in Bigg Boss Kannada

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5 days ago

December 9, 2025

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BBK12: A major fight broke out in the Bigg Boss Kannada house during the nomination task on Tuesday. As per the rules of the task, contestants had to nominate a housemate by pushing them into the swimming pool.

During her turn, Kavya nominated Gailli and Rajath. When Rajath asked her for a valid reason, Kavya said that Rajath always supports only one side in the house. This comment upset Rajath, and an argument began between the two. Rajath questioned Kavya, asking whether his friendly and humorous behaviour with her was causing any problem.

While this heated exchange was happening, Druvanth noticed that Rajath was speaking to him in a singular and disrespectful manner. This triggered Druvanth, and a separate fight erupted between Rajath and Druvanth inside the Bigg Boss house.

The tension between the contestants rose quickly, leading to chaos during the task. The incident has now become one of the most talked-about moments of the season.