The ticketing platform, BookMyShow, issued a public statement after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra asked them not to ‘delist’ him and provide him with accurate information. Their statement mentions that ‘facts have been misrepresented’, indicating their role in the matter.
BookMyShow releases statement responding to comedian Kunal Kamra
BookMyShow stated publicly that they’re a platform to ‘facilitate the sale of tickets’ and that they’re a ‘business with neutrality in compliance with the applicable laws of India.’ Their statement also reads, “Facts on our role have been misrepresented in the public domain. Our role is to provide a platform for ticket sales of live shows, and it is the decision of the organiser or the venue to list or delist their shows.”
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BookMyShow statement read,
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“Bookmyshow is a platform to facilitate the sale of tickets and operates the business with neutrality and in compliance with the applicable laws of India. Facts on our role have been misrepresented in the public domain. Our role is to provide a platform for ticket sales of live shows and it is the decision of the organiser or the venue to list or delist their shows.”
The statement also says,
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“The content of each performance is solely at the discretion of the performer or the organiser (as the case may be) and does not bear any representation of our views. We work with all venues and promoters on mutually agreed upon commercials to provide our ticketing service, as would be the case with any business. We do not restrict any artist from selling their show on their own website, should they choose to do so.”
They concluded,
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“Our platform is about bringing people together through shared experiences, regardless of their beliefs. We remain committed to delivering the best possible service and experience for everybody”
Also, the ticket booking platform asserted that they don’t restrict artists from selling their show tickets on their platform unless it is decided by the performer or the organisers.
There are also claims of increasing pressure from political figures, including Rahool N Kanal, the General Secretary of Yuva Shiv Sena, following the comedian’s recent controversy.
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BookMyShow’s statement
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Kunal further responded to BookMyShow’s claims with a Bollywood meme
👀👀👀 https://t.co/AbNTsctRjM pic.twitter.com/10vjx0DtGE
— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) April 7, 2025
BookMyShow previously deleted Kunal Kamra’s listing
On April 2, the youth leader Rahool Kanal wrote a letter to BookMyShow requesting them to halt the ticket sales for Kamra’s upcoming shows. BookMyShow later removed Kamra and his shows from the platform.
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The issue between Kamra and Rahool Kanal started when the leader led an attack on Habitat Studio after Kunal’s last Mumbai show. During the controversial show, the comedian discussed Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, following which an FIR was filed against Kamra for alleged defamation and public mischief.
The comic sang a parody of a popular song, Bholi Si Surat, from the Bollywood movie Dil To Pagal Hai at one of his shows. With this song, he allegedly targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Also read: Kunal Kamra’s Latest Controversial Song Targeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Goes Viral
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Kunal Kamra’s statement to BookMyShow
Earlier, Kunal shared his official statement with BookMyShow, urging the platform to either not delist him or provide him with details of his solo shows on social media.
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When Kamra supporters decided to boycott the platform, the comedian said,
“Dear BookMyShow, I understand that you need to maintain a cordial relationship with the state, and I know that Mumbai is a major hub for live entertainment. Without the state’s cooperation, iconic shows like Coldplay and Guns N’ Roses wouldn’t be possible. However, the issue at hand isn’t about whether you can or will delist me-it’s about your exclusive right on listing our shows.”
The comedian added,
“With that in mind, I request one of the following:- Do not delist me, or provide me with the data (contact information) I’ve generated through your platform from my audience. Thank you for your understanding”
Dear @bookmyshow – I still don’t know if I have your platform or no.
Below is humble view –
To the audiences I’m not a fan of boycotts or down rating a private business…
Book my show is well within their right to do what’s best for their business | pic.twitter.com/TXaB22sfxI— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) April 7, 2025
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