From Samay Raina to Munawar Faruqui: 9 Indian comedians who have faced legal actions

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding India's Got Latent, several FIRs have been filed against Samay Raina, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, and others. However, they are not alone¡ªmany other comedians in India have faced legal action in the past. Click to see.

In 2021, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui got arrested for making some insensitive remarks about Lord Ram during one of his shows in Indore.?

In 2025, multiple complaints have been filed against comedian Samay Raina during a members-only episode of his show India's Got Latent.?

In 2022, the Mumbai police registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Vir Das on charges of copyright rules violation following a complaint filed by a producer.?

In 2017, comedian Tanmay Bhat was booked, and an FIR was filed against him after his video from 'AIB Knockout' went viral for his offensive jokes.?

In 2016, comedian Kiku Sharda, known for his role in The Kapil Sharma Show, was arrested for mocking the spiritual leader Radhe Maa during a comedy skit.?

In 2018, one of the founding members of the group AIB, comedian Gursimran Khamba, was accused of sexual misconduct by a woman.?

In 2017, popular comedian and actress Mallika Dua faced legal issues for making an offensive comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.?

Suresh Menon, a well-known comedian in India, faced legal trouble in 2015 reportedly for making a joke about a Hindu god.?

Known for his sharp political humour, Kunal Kamra has faced several legal issues, including the one in 2020 when he was banned from flying by several airlines after his verbal altercation with a journalist on a flight.??