Who Is Daniel Fernandes? Know About The Comedian Who Is Facing Backlash For Controversial Video On Jains

Daniel Fernandes is an Indian stand-up comedian. He is known for his dark and surreal style of comedy, which references social issues in India

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Born in Mumbai, and raised in Goa. Daniel completed his MBA in marketing from Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune

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Daniel is known to cover Indian social issues, he has performed at many comedy clubs such as Canvas Laugh Club, The Comedy Store, Blue Frog and High Spirits

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In October 2015, he was with Nawazuddin Siddiqui for promotions of the 2015 biographical film, Manjhi: The Mountain Man

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In the same year, he also hosted Forbes India's entrepreneurial awards event, 30Under30

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In June this year, he landed himself in a controversial video Jains Buy Goats, on YouTube. Daniel received a lot of flak for his religious remarks, especially those against the Jain and Muslim faiths

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Netizens accused him of causing turmoil between the two communities. He later released an apology statement stating that his 'intention with his craft has always been entertaining people'

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