Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Mahim, Mumbai |
Latest News about Kunal Kamra
Kunal Kamra said he had stepped away from live stand-up for about 10 months, citing repeated legal and physical threats. He said he was uncertain when or whether he would return to the stage, while continuing to work on his podcast.
Kunal Kamra triggered a fresh controversy after sharing a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt interpreted by critics as mocking the RSS. The post drew a strong political response, including warnings of possible police action from the BJP.
The Madras High Court granted Kunal Kamra interim pre-arrest bail until 7 April 2025 in a case linked to his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The matter followed police action after his comedy performance sparked complaints and legal proceedings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | His stand-up acts on patriotism and government in today’s India |
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| Full Name | Kunal Kamra |
| Also Known As | Political satirist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 12th Standard |
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Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | Jai Hind College, Mumbai (dropped out in the second year) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Biking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Spouse | Ruchira Kamra |
Family
| Father | Pharmacy shop owner in Mumbai |
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| Mother | Housewife |
| Spouse | Ruchira Kamra |
Career
| Debut | YouTube Show: Shut Up Ya Kunal (2017) |
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| Notable Works | Shut Up Ya Kunal, Patriotism and the Government, Naya Bharat |
| Years Active | 2013–present |
Favourites
| Favourite Comedian | Douglas Stanhope, Louis CK, Bill Burr, Anuvab Pal, Karunesh Talwar |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kuna_kamra/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KunalKamra88/ | |
| https://twitter.com/KunalKamra88 | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@KunalKamra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kunal Kamra is from Mumbai. | |
| 2. He left college during his second year and started as an intern at MTV, informing his parents 3 years later after earning a monthly salary of 35000 INR. | |
| 3. After his internship at MTV, he worked as a production assistant at Prasoon Pandey's Corcoise Films. | |
| 4. In 2013, Kunal performed his first stand-up comedy show at the Canvas Club in Mumbai. | |
| 5. In 2017, he co-launched the YouTube podcast 'Shut Up Ya Kunal' with his friend Ramit Verma. | |
| 6. His show 'Patriotism and the Government' has gained him significant popularity. | |
| 7. In 2019, his landlady in the Shivaji Park area asked him to move out due to her dissatisfaction with his political involvement in his work. | |
| 8. He was banned from flying in 2020 after an altercation with news anchor Arnab Goswami on a flight. | |
| 9. He faced controversy in 2024 for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor' in his comedy special 'Naya Bharat'. | |
| 10. In 2025, he faced legal action and public controversy over remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, including an FIR and court proceedings. | |
| 11. In late 2025, he drew further controversy after posting a photo wearing a T-shirt seen as mocking the RSS, which prompted political backlash. |