Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi had his shows in Lucknow canceled by the police because of worries about safety and respect for women. The cancellation came after a letter from the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission. They asked the police to stop his shows to avoid comments that might offend women.
Aparna Yadav, the vice-chairperson, wrote to the police Chief on February 14, saying that his past performances used inappropriate language. She wanted the police to make sure that Bassi’s show, scheduled for February 15, would not have any disrespectful jokes or comments about women.
Bassi, known for his role in the movie Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, was set to perform twice in Lucknow that Saturday. Aparna Yadav mentioned recent comments made by another comedian, Ranveer Allahbadia, on a show called India’s Got Latent. She said jokes that insult mothers and sisters aren’t necessary for entertainment.
Police officer Radha Raman Singh explained that they denied permission for the shows because of safety concerns. He was worried about possible protests and trouble if people didn’t like the content.
This cancellation has sparked discussions online, with many on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) expressing their opinions. Some feel that real comedians should be able to perform without fear, while others support the decision, saying such jokes should be stopped.
This situation follows the problems caused by Ranveer’s recent remarks on his show, where he joked about sensitive topics, leading to legal complaints against him and his fellow comedians. After facing threats, Ranveer spoke out about receiving death threats, and one comedian, Apoorva, has also reported harassment online.
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