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 ...

When comedy inevitably offends, will India's legal and social response create more room for it or less? The answer will determine not just the future of stand-up, but the kind of comedy ecosystem Indi ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is set as the host for the 2024 International Emmys, the International Academy of ...

America is becoming a second home for Hindi comedy. By Saurabh Datar This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up for Race/Related here. Many people celebrate their birthday with a few friends ...

After comedian Madhur Virli’s resurfaced rape joke triggered outrage online, fresh questions are being raised about the state of Indian stand-up comedy. Coming days after the controversy surrounding ...

While viewers tuned in for comedian Samay Raina’s comeback show featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, Avinash Agarwal’s impersonation and quick-witted interactions quickly became some of the ...

MUMBAI, March 26 (Reuters) - Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces police scrutiny for a performance seen to have criticised a key politician and ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fanning ...

Comedians Vivek Sharma & Jolly from Desi Comedy Live! joined host Jessica Wills to chat about how they are bringing their cultural backgrounds to comedy to create a unique stand-up comedy experience ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comedian Zarna Garg poses backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 9, 2025. She fled an arranged marriage in ...

Dive into a vibrant mix of music gigs, stand-up comedy, and food festivals this weekend (July 11-12). Exciting workshops, live music, and culinary delights await in Namma Bengaluru, ensuring a ...