'Cuddling after rape', 'Rs 370 biryani' and more: Dark jokes fuel FIRs as Indian stand-up faces ‘shock value vs free speech’ battle
Two recent stand-up comedy incidents have ignited debate over where humour ends and harm begins, with jokes touching on sexual coercion and violence. Critics argue these performances normalize rape culture and trivialize sexual violence, while comedians grapple with accountability and the impact of viral content.
