It’s honestly concerning how many comedians in India have faced FIRs or show cancellations for just cracking jokes. Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra, Agrima Joshua—it's like satire has become a crime. Shouldn't freedom of speech protect artists too?
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Legal Challenges Faced by Indian Comedians Addressing Political and Religious Topics
Legal Challenges Faced by Indian Comedians Addressing Political and Religious Topics
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But comedy has always been about pushing boundaries! You can’t expect comedians to be funny without giving them space to comment on society. Sure, draw the line at hate speech, but if we start arresting people for stand-up, aren’t we basically saying "don’t question the status quo"?