The big news of today is that Kiku Sharda, known for his role as Palak on Comedy Nights With Kapil, has been arrested because he offended religious sentiments by mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. It’s a pretty ridiculous situation, and several celebrities have tweeted in support of the actor. Here’s a look at what they’ve said:
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— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) January 13, 2016
I don’t see our leaders getting arrested for behaving like comedians everyday.
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) January 13, 2016
Totally shocked by Kiku Sharda’s arrest! Let’s fight for #ourfreedomofspeech.
— Parmeet Sethi (@parmeetsethi) January 13, 2016
WTF! This is absurd! https://t.co/wAnPqhycgV
— रanviर_ डhoरeय_ (@RanvirShorey) January 13, 2016
Heard @kikusharda ‘s been remanded to judicial custody for mimicking RamRahim on TV! Absurd! RamRahim’s ‘films’ are the real joke, anyway!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 13, 2016
Ppl who can’t take a joke are losers. Did I offend you? Good!
— Raghu Ram (@tweetfromRaghu) January 13, 2016
#Asaram key witness gets killed or go missing , Ram Rahim using films to do money laundry . And who gets arrested @kikusharda
— Rahul Mahajan (@TheRahulMahajan) January 13, 2016
Changing my bio to ‘Godman’. I’ve 2.47 lakh followers. Anyone making fun of me will now be arrested under section 295A of IPC. #KikuSharda
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) January 13, 2016
WTH?!!!!!! This is insane!!! We have really lost the ability to laugh at ourselves.. Hope u ok @kikusharda https://t.co/tO23bDa4gn
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) January 13, 2016
What are your thoughts on this matter?