{
  "id": 6093871,
  "title": "'Are you with the mob or the law?' Kamra asks Mumbai police before comeback show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/are-you-with-the-mob-or-the-law-kamra-asks-mumbai-police-before",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:46:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/are-you-with-the-mob-or-the-law-kamra-asks-mumbai-police-before-comeback-show/articleshow/133860459.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai comedian Kunal Kamra recently inquired about the stance of the city's police department regarding his upcoming stand-up show, questioning whether they would protect his right to perform if a disruptive mob attempted to interfere. Kamra clarified that the performance would take place indoors at a venue containing 100 consenting adults, adhering to all relevant laws and regulations. In a post on X, he addressed the police, stating, \"All I'm asking is if 40-50 humourless people turn up to cancel/disrupt the show or harm the venue, will you allow the hecklers to exercise their veto?...Are you with the mob or are you with the law?\"\n\nKamra's last major stand-up performance in Mumbai was the \"Naya Bharat\" show at The Habitat comedy club in Khar in 2025, which led to protests by Shiv Sena workers and vandalism at the venue, resulting in BMC demolition. During the show, he performed a parody of a song from \"Dil To Pagal Hai,\" making references to political developments in Maharashtra, including factionalism within the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Kamra is currently under a breach of privilege motion initiated by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar.",
  "summary": "Comedian Kunal Kamra questioned Mumbai police about upholding the law during a potential protest. He asked if the police would protect his peaceful indoor performance from disruption. Kamra's previous show in 2025 faced protests and vandalism after controversial jokes. Shiv Sena workers had protested his 'Naya Bharat' show, leading to venue damage. He is also facing a breach of privilege motion…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}