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Kamra Cancels Whitefield Shows, Moves to Koramangala
Kunal Kamra is a stand‑up comedian who had shows in a part of Bengaluru called Whitefield.
Some Hindu activists were upset and said he was disrespecting their gods.
They asked the police to stop the shows.
Kamra told the police he would cancel the Whitefield shows and move them to a different club in Koramangala.
People who bought tickets for the old shows will get their money back and can buy new tickets for the new venue.
Kunal Kamra cancelled his Whitefield shows after protests from Hindutva activists.
The Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti petitioned police, claiming Kamra disrespected Hindu deities.
Kamra informed police on Sunday that he would not hold the Whitefield shows and shifted them to Koramangala.
BookMyShow will refund tickets for the cancelled Whitefield shows; fans are asked to book new tickets for Koramangala.
Kamra invited protestors to debate “comedy and culture” at the police station and noted only senior journalist Aakar Patel attended.
- Who
- Kunal Kamra, Hindutva activists, Bengaluru police
- What
- Cancellation and venue shift of stand‑up comedy shows
- Where
- Whitefield, Bengaluru; moved to Koramangala
- When
- Monday to Thursday (August 3‑6, 2024)
- Why
- Protesters alleged disrespect to Hindu deities and threatened law and order
Key facts
- Comedian
- Kunal Kamra
- Original Venue
- URU Whitefield
- New Venue
- Underground Comedy Club, Koramangala
- Event Dates
- Monday to Thursday
- Ticket Refunds
- Processed by BookMyShow
Quotes
Kunal Kamra
Bengaluru stand‑up comedian
“Shows for Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday shifted to Underground Comedy Club in Koramangala.”
telegraphindia.com
Senior police officer
Officer reporting Kamra’s cancellation decision
“"He (Kamra) came to the police station and informed that he has decided to cancel the event scheduled in Whitefield due to the opposition by Hindutva activists,"”
rediff.com
Sources
Kunal Kamra shifts Bengaluru comedy shows to Koramangala after protests by Hindutva outfits
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancels shows amid opposition from Hindutva activists
Kunal Kamra’s Bengaluru show shifted after right-wing outfit seeks police action
Kunal Kamra moves Bengaluru shows from Whitefield to Koramangala after Hindutva group seeks cancellation
Kunal Kamra cancels shows after opposition from Hindutva activists
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