Mumbai: Stand-up comedians Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli have been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for allegedly making obscene and offensive comments during their comedy show. Both comedians will appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on October 19th for questioning. According to an official, the investigation into the matter was initiated after receiving a complaint from a woman.
Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli to be questioned
Harsh Gujral is an Indian stand-up comedian and entertainer. He is known for his observational humor, easy interaction with the audience, and energetic onstage style. Hailing from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Harsh gained popularity through live comedy shows and viral videos on YouTube. His spontaneous conversational style and quick response skills resonated with audiences.
Meanwhile, Madhur Virali, an IIT Delhi alumnus, is known for his dark humor, sharp storytelling, and open discussion of uncomfortable topics. His comedy set The IIT Dream also gained recognition. His programs cover topics such as student life, relationships, personal setbacks, and everyday experiences.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell Takes Action Against Digital Creators
This action against comedians is part of a broader series of actions being taken by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell against objectionable content by digital content creators.
In February 2025, the issue gained widespread attention after widespread protests and legal investigations over controversial comments on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. At that time, Harsh Gujral removed all episodes of his dark humor show The Escape Room from YouTube.
In June 2026, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell filed FIRs against stand-up comedian Pranit More and several other content creators for allegedly circulating obscene content on social media platforms.
In August 2026, several online creators, including Samay Raina, participated in an official Maharashtra Cyber awareness program. The program aimed to raise awareness about online fraud. Following this, news emerged that the second season of Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent would be released on Netflix. The show’s return was presented as a larger format with more controlled content.
Harsh Gujral has also appeared in TV reality shows
Harsh Gujral covers topics such as everyday Indian life, family relationships, love affairs, regional stereotypes, and cultural habits in his comedy shows. He makes his shows interactive through storytelling and impromptu conversations with the audience.
His popular show Jo Bolta Hai, Wohi Hota Hai played a key role in his recognition in the Indian stand-up comedy scene. In recent years, he has also ventured beyond comedy into mainstream entertainment. He has also appeared in the reality TV shows The Traitors and Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.
According to Harsh, reality TV gives viewers a chance to know his personality beyond the image he portrays on stage.