Controversial video that led to cancellation of Daniel Fernandes’ comedy show after BJP threat goes viral

In recent years, the cancellation of stand-up comedy shows in India due to objections from political parties and religious communities has become increasingly common. These cancellations often stem from content that is deemed offensive or controversial by certain groups, leading to significant backlash and threats. Comedians like Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra and Agrima Joshua have faced significant opposition, with their shows abruptly cancelled due to political pressure or protests from religious communities. The latest to join the bandwagon is comedian Daniel Fernandes.

Watch the viral clip that led to the cancellation of Daniel Fernandes’ comedy show

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Daniel Fernandes canceled his show called Do you know who I am? which was to take place at Heart Cup Coffee located in Jubilee Hills area of ​​Hyderabad. He cited security concerns after a threat was issued to him by BJP Goshamahal MP T Raja Singh after the latter made a joke about the Jain community on his previous show. “No one is prepared to guarantee the safety of my audience, my team and myself,” he said and added, “We had to reschedule tonight’s concerts in Hyderabad due to the unrest caused by my last video. The video that offended people has been removed and I issued an apology today. However, we still receive calls, messages and emails threatening violence and vandalism.

Here is the video of the controversial joke.

Threat from BJP MP T Raja Singh

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In a video, BJP MP from Goshamahal, Hyderabad, T Raja Singh had claimed that if the comedian did not cancel his show, “our workers will come there and beat you up”. Quoted by South First, he said: “On Bakri Eid, a comedian named Daniel Fernandes made bad jokes and made fun of the Jain community. I want to remind him that you have a show in Banjara Hills today (Saturday), right? It is better that you cancel the show, otherwise our workers will come and beat you up. You will think 50 times before coming to Telangana.

Daniel Fernandes’ Apologies

Meanwhile, the comedian apologized and said: “The video that offended people has been removed and I have already issued an apology. However, we still receive calls, messages and emails threatening violence and vandalism. No one is prepared to guarantee the safety of my audience, my team and myself. I don’t want to put anyone in danger because of something I said. »

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He apologized to the Jain community and said it was acceptable to disagree, but it was not acceptable to threaten them.

In 2021, Munawar Faruqui, another comedian, was arrested on January 1 in Indore for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hindu deities. The incident sparked controversy and debates on freedom of expression.

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