By Mohammad Javed Rasheedi

Just when the political atmosphere couldn’t get any more charged, the National-Award winning actor Prakash Raj and Kunal Kamra strolled in like two unbothered uncles at a chaos-filled family wedding — black T-shirts on, smirks locked, and sarcasm fully loaded.

The veteran actor posted a picture of himself with Kamra, both looking like they were about to drop a joint mixtape with a caption that read: “How to reach Tamil Nadu brother? Simple… in an auto. Just asking.”

Within minutes, the internet knew: this was not just a caption. This was satire served in 4K Ultra HD to the people who have vandalised the Mumbai’s Habitat studio where Kunal Kamra performed in a stand up show.

To truly appreciate this caption masterpiece, you have to rewind to Kamra’s latest stand-up gig. The comedian, known for not tiptoeing around power, had taken jabs at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Nirmala Sitharaman and many BJP leaders. As expected, not everyone took it well.

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In fact, someone — allegedly from a political party’s unofficial bad vibes department — dialed Kamra and threatened him on record. Yes, in an era of smart tech and dumb decisions, the threat was conveniently recorded and leaked faster than your phone’s battery on 4G.

The best part? The caller asked Kamra, “Where are you?”

On this, the comedian replied, “Come to Tamil Nadu, I’ll meet you.”

When the caller asked again, Kamra repeated the same. Then the caller emotionally said “How will you reach Tamil Nadu now, brother?”

Prakash Raj, a National Award-winning actor, is known for using his platform to voice political opinions, often critical of the ruling establishment. Whether in public speeches or social media posts, he consistently positions himself in solidarity with dissenting voices, including journalists, activists, and comedians like Kamra.

However, Prakash Raj has entered in the scene with a caption so perfectly. The veteran actor isn’t new to this. The man has played villains in films, heroes in real life, and now — comedian in politics. His Instagram caption wasn’t just banter; it was a roast with a seatbelt. He didn’t drop names, didn’t shout slogans — just a calm, calculated, perfectly timed jab. And in true Raj style, he used humour not as a distraction, but as a weapon of mass clarification.

Also, the choice of black T-shirts has become considered as the icing on the cake among their fans and Maharashtra govt critics.

Kamra under pressure after stand-up show

The controversy stems from Kamra’s recent performance, where he made pointed remarks about Eknath Shinde. Now the comedian, who is known for his politically charged humour, continues to face backlash but has also received vocal support from figures like Prakash Raj.

While some comedians wait for applause, Kunal Kamra seems to collect court dates. FIRs have become such a regular part of his routine, he might just start including them in his show’s merchandise. But in the face of trolling, threats, and legal landmines, the stand up comedian remains — as ever — unbothered and hilarious.

Thanks to this post, he now has Prakash Raj as his unofficial bodyguard of satire, and frankly, it’s the most cinematic crossover we’ve seen since Avengers: Endgame.

A group of individuals forcibly entered the revered Mata Tekri temple in Dewas city late Friday night, April 11, after it had closed, and allegedly assaulted the priest for denying them entry, police said.

While the opposition Congress alleged that the son of a BJP MLA was among the intruders, authorities have yet to confirm this claim.

According to the priest’s complaint filed at Kotwali police station, Jitu Raghuvanshi, a known figure with a criminal history, arrived at the hilltop temple with a group in eight to ten cars.

When the priest refused to open the gates, the group reportedly hurled abuses and physically attacked him, said City Superintendent of Police Dinesh Agrawal on Saturday. “An FIR has been registered, and we are reviewing footage from around 50 CCTV cameras to identify the culprits,” Agrawal told reporters, adding that the investigation is ongoing.

Social media videos circulating online showed several cars, some with red beacons, parked near the temple’s base, fueling speculation about the group’s composition.

Congress city president Manoj Rajani pointed fingers at a BJP MLA’s son, criticizing, “A so-called Sanatani should be ashamed of such actions. The MLA needs to watch his son closely.”

A 30-year-old Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has been charged with rape in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for allegedly assaulting a 28-year-old woman doctor under the false promise of marriage, officials said on Sunday, April 13.

The case was registered on Saturday at Imamwada Police Station following the woman’s complaint, and an investigation is underway.

The complainant, a doctor pursuing her MBBS at the time, met the accused through Instagram in November 2022, when he was preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. Their online interactions evolved into phone calls, fostering a friendship, PTI reported.

According to police, the officer promised to marry her, leading to a physical relationship. However, after securing his IPS selection, he began avoiding her and refused to honor the marriage commitment. The woman, distressed by his family’s lack of response, approached the police, prompting the rape case.

Authorities are probing the allegations, with the officer’s conduct under scrutiny, raising questions about accountability within the elite service.

In a separate incident, Vishal Gawli, a 35-year-old man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Kalyan, Thane district, in December 2024, was found dead in Taloja Central Jail, Navi Mumbai, early Sunday. Kharghar police reported that Gawli allegedly hanged himself with a towel in the prison toilet around 3:30 a.m. Prison staff discovered his body, and a spot inspection was conducted.

The body was sent to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a postmortem to confirm the cause of death. Gawli’s suicide has shocked authorities, who are now reviewing prison safety protocols. The two cases, though unrelated, highlight the gravity of sexual violence issues in Maharashtra, with police under pressure to deliver justice and address systemic concerns.