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Kunal Kamra is an Indian standup comedian and political satirist. He is known for his observational comedy, often focusing on the absurdities of daily life in India. His stand-up routines frequently incorporate jokes about Indian politics, taxi drivers, bachelorhood, and television advertisements. Kamra's work is characterized by its satirical and often critical commentary on contemporary Indian society.

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October 1988: Kunal Kamra Born

In October 1988, Kunal Kamra, the Indian standup comedian and political satirist, was born. He is known for his observational comedy about absurdities of life.

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2013: Started as a stand-up comedian

In 2013, Kunal Kamra started performing as a stand-up comedian with a show at the Canvas Laugh Club in Mumbai.

March 2017: Released "Patriotism and the Government" video

In March 2017, Kunal Kamra released a comedy video titled "Patriotism and the Government" on YouTube, which mocked Indian banknote demonetization, the government, and the attitude of Indians towards the army and received death threats.

July 2017: Launched Shut Up Ya Kunal podcast

In July 2017, Kunal Kamra launched a YouTube podcast titled Shut Up Ya Kunal with Ramit Verma, featuring discussions with politicians and activists.

July 2017: Started Shut Up Ya Kunal talk-show

In July 2017, Kunal Kamra started his eponymous talk-show titled Shut Up Ya Kunal along with Ramit Verma, featuring conversations with invited guests and humorous edits of news segments.

2018: Asked to vacate premise due to "political issues"

In 2018, Kunal Kamra shared that he was asked by his landlady to vacate the premise due to "political issues".

January 2020: Confrontation with Arnab Goswami on IndiGo flight

On January 28, 2020, Kunal Kamra confronted Arnab Goswami on an IndiGo flight, inviting him to debate. Subsequently, IndiGo banned Kamra for six months, and Air India banned him indefinitely. SpiceJet and GoAir followed suit.

November 2020: Tweets critical of Supreme Court and contempt proceedings

In November 2020, after Arnab Goswami was granted interim bail, Kunal Kamra tweeted critically of the Supreme Court, leading to contempt proceedings against him. Kamra refused to retract his statements.

September 2022: Open letter to Vishva Hindu Parishad

On September 11, 2022, after his comedy shows were cancelled in Gurgaon, Kunal Kamra wrote an open letter addressed to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), challenging them to condemn Nathuram Godse.