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Pulkit Mani’s Modi Mimicry Sparks Political Row In Indore
Pulkit Mani is a comedian who imitates famous people.
He became widely known online for political jokes and impressions.
At an event with Rahul Gandhi in Indore, he copied Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s voice, movements and familiar phrases.
Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing and speaking with him during the performance.
BJP leaders said the act was insulting to Modi and to an elderly woman mentioned in it.
Mani has also made other provocative comedy videos about political and religious subjects.
He used to work as a French teacher before becoming a full-time comedian.
After the controversy, he said a Noida show was cancelled because of unforeseen circumstances.
He has also challenged the removal of some Instagram reels, and Meta restored two of them.
Stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani impersonated Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore on September 19.
The performance used Modi’s gestures, speech patterns, “my friend” phrase, diplomatic interactions and references to an elderly woman.
BJP leaders criticised the act as disrespectful, while Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing and interacting with Mani on stage.
Mani, also known as Hunny or @hunnywhoisfunny, previously worked as a French teacher and later pursued comedy and digital content full-time.
Following the controversy, Mani reportedly cancelled a Noida show; he has also faced an Instagram copyright dispute in which Meta restored two reels.
- Who
- Stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani performed alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi; BJP leaders criticised the performance.
- What
- Mani performed a political satire act impersonating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and referencing his public mannerisms and interactions.
- Where
- The performance took place at the Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Indore, India; the cancelled show was scheduled for Noida.
- When
- The event took place on September 19; the articles also refer to developments in 2026, including Mani’s February stand-up special and the later show cancellation.
- Why
- The act triggered controversy because BJP leaders viewed its jokes and references to Modi as disrespectful.
Satirical Performance
BJP Criticism
Nature of the act
Satirical Performance
The performance was presented as political comedy using mimicry, exaggerated mannerisms and references to Modi’s public interactions.
BJP Criticism
BJP leaders characterised the performance as uncouth and disrespectful toward Narendra Modi and an elderly woman referenced during the act.
Congress’s involvement
Satirical Performance
Rahul Gandhi interacted with Mani and was seen laughing during parts of the performance; Congress-linked accounts shared videos of it.
BJP Criticism
BJP leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for allowing the performance at their event.
Mani’s comedy style
Satirical Performance
Descriptions of Mani’s work portray him as a comedian whose online material combines political satire, mimicry and observational humour.
BJP Criticism
Critics describe his broader content as provocative, vulgar and reliant on shock value; these are characterisations made by the critical article.
Key facts
- Profession
- Stand-up comedian and digital content creator
- Online names
- Hunny and @hunnywhoisfunny
- Event
- Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj programme
- Location
- Indore
- Previous work
- French teacher in Noida and translation-related work
- Stand-up special
- Raw Hunny, released on YouTube in February 2026
- Legal dispute
- Mani challenged the removal of Instagram reels after copyright complaints; Meta told the Delhi High Court that it had restored two reels.
Quotes
Pulkit Mani
Stand-up comedian who performed at Rahul Gandhi’s Indore event
“I regret to inform you that my Noida show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and support”
opindia.com
“Ab underground hone ka samay aa gaya hai”
opindia.com
Sources
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