Stand-up comedians Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli have been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell over allegations of using vulgar and objectionable remarks during their comedy acts. The two comedians have been asked to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for questioning on October 19. The investigation was initiated after a complaint was filed by a woman, as reported by India Today and Moneycontrol.

Comedians under the scanner

The latest development comes as comedians and digital creators face increased scrutiny over allegedly obscene content. In February 2025, Samay Raina’s YouTube show India’s Got Latent found itself at the centre of a major controversy following jokes made on an episode, which garnered widespread criticism and legal attention.