India, March 25 -- Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recalled his own ordeal over two decades ago as he extended his support to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid a row. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Hansal condemned the vandalism of the venue in Mumbai where Kunal had performed his show. The controversy erupted after Kunal allegedly passed disparaging remarks on the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest standup act. (Also Read | 'Will not hide under my bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for Eknath Shinde jibe, slams mob that vandalised Habitat)

Hansal shared how he was assaulted and forced to apologise after the release of his 2000 film Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar. He recalled his office was vandalised by the political party S...