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Will Kunal Kamra do stand-up again? Comedian says, ‘Don’t think I’m ready to fight for this anymore’
Updated On: 25 December, 2025 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Comedian Kunal Kamra said he is unsure about returning to stand-up comedy, citing legal hurdles, restrictions, and exhaustion. It has been 10 months since his last performance following backlash over a political set

Kunal Kamra
The last time comedian Kunal Kamra stepped on stage for a stand-up act was 10 months ago. What followed his strong set reflecting the current political climate in the country were multiple FIRs, vandalism of a popular comedy venue in Mumbai, threats to the artist, prime-time debates, and more. While Kamra was not new to resistance against his comedy, the intensity of the protests this time was far greater.
Will Kunal Kamra return to stand-up comedy?
Although Kamra continued to engage with audiences through podcasts on his channel, he has not returned to stand-up since. He mentioned this in a statement shared on Instagram on Christmas.
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