Stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained at Istanbul Airport upon returning from abroad. The detention follows a viral video he shared online containing comments about President Erdogan and Islam, which has sparked an investigation into alleged insults against religious values and the head of state.
Chinese comedian Chizi, banned from performing in China, has launched a successful international tour. Known for his sharp wit, he jokes about sensitive political topics, including Xi Jinping, to Chinese-speaking audiences abroad, finding a new freedom in his performances.
Maharashtra Home Department orders a probe into all videos of comedian Pranit More after a show sparked controversy. Cyber police registered an FIR against More, Himanshu Jangra, and Sejal Pawar, with Jangra losing his job and Pawar placed on leave.
Stand-up comedian Pranit More admitted fault in the 'Rs 370 biryani' controversy involving Himanshu Jangra. More acknowledged he could have stopped Jangra's offensive remarks during a show in Gurugram but got carried away by audience laughter. Maharashtra Cyber Police has filed an FIR against More and others.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell has filed an FIR against comedian Pranit More and others, including audience member Himanshu Jangra, for allegedly disseminating obscene content. The case stems from videos shared online where Jangra made derogatory remarks about women, consent, and money spent on dates.
Hyderabad-based comedian Sarat Uday's stand-up show in Bengaluru's Koramangala was disrupted by alleged TDP protesters on Saturday over jokes about Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu from nearly two years ago. Despite having apologized previously, he was forced to apologize again on stage. The group threatened violence, questioned his remarks about a 2003 Naxal assassination attempt on Naidu, and tried to compel him to raise TDP slogans. They left before police arrived. TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao condemned the protest but warned comedians against crossing limits of free speech. This is the third such incident involving comedians facing protests in Andhra Pradesh.
