Following controversy over Kunal Kamra's comedy special targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed the show was funded by Uddhav Thackeray. Nirupam alleged Kamra is aligned with leftist ideology and Congress. He warned Kamra to apologize or face repercussions. An FIR was lodged against Kamra and Shiv Sena's youth wing for vandalizing the club.