India, March 25 -- The Kunal Kamra controversy has reportedly taken a new angle as the police are investigating a conspiracy angle behind the comedian's jokes aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.

According to an NDTV report, the cops are also probing whether Kamra received money or any other form of compensation to mock the Shiv Sena chief. HT can't independently verify the report.

A police team delivered a summons at Kunal Kamra's Mumbai home and has asked him to appear for questioning regarding the cases filed against him since the controversy broke out. While the comic is said to be in Tamil Nadu, his parents stay in Mumbai. The summons has also been sent to him through WhatsApp.

According to sources quoted in t...