Comedy and tragedy are intrinsically tied together: Comedy disarms tragedy and tragedy informs comedy, something that has been thoroughly documented by leading comedic scholars. The comedy scene in ...
A decade ago, stand-up comedy in India was hardly seen as a variable career. It was a niche pursuit, with comedians themselves viewing the performing art form as a hobby rather than a sustainable ...
Amitabh Bachchan reflects on Kaun Banega Crorepati memories, his stand-up comedy attempt, and celebrates Team India’s cricket ...
Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan is taking a break from performances to focus on his health. This move follows hints of slowing down. His words about being the first in his family to achieve something ...
Niveditha Prakasam might seem like the calm, girl-next-door type—until she steps on stage and quietly dismantles everyday ...
From engineering research and endurance sport to writing, theatre, and stand-up comedy, Anu Vaidyanathan has chosen to build ...
After KBC 17 wrapped up, Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional note about missing the show, the hot seat moments, and trying stand-up comedy on national TV.
Supriya Joshi's stand-up comedy journey began unexpectedly at an AIB open mic, sparking a passion she didn't anticipate. She recently collaborated with Australian female comedians, highlighting ...
Stand-up comic Kenny Sebastian talks about his upcoming tour, the evolution of stand-up in India and giving saturated audiences something new ...
There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...