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'Chaotic, calming and life-altering': Sapan Verma on embracing fatherhood, impact of AI, and future of comedy in India
May 09, 2025 6:29 pm
"I used to be one of those people who never wanted kids. In fact, I used to joke on stage about not wanting children. But now I have fully leaned into it!" Verma said about his recent fatherhood.
Tikku Talsania on his acting career, mantra to live life, latest film, and recent health scare: ‘It was not a heart attack’
April 17, 2025 3:20 pm
“I love to work and learn different things. I’m into a lot of adventure sports, I’m a biker, and I love going to different places and meeting new people. That’s what keeps me alive and kickin’,” said Tikku Talsania.
Poverty forced Rajiv Thakur to share 50-gram Amul butter with siblings, but he won't settle for anything less than hotel suite and business class seat now
March 29, 2025 2:06 pm
Comedian Rajiv Thakur shared how Kapil Sharma used to make fun of him for not being well-travelled.
Trouble mounts for Kunal Kamra as BJP MLC moves breach of privilege motion against stand-up comic
March 27, 2025 3:29 pm
Moving the motion, Darekar said while Kamra insulted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his show, Andhare supported Kamra.
The Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Why we enjoy jokes at others’ expense and the psychology of roast humour
February 24, 2025 4:00 pm
The Ranveer Allahbadia row sparks an important discussion about roasts, the importance of context and consent, and the practical challenges of cracking a joke.
Ranveer Allahbadia was crass, but he shouldn't be banned
February 10, 2025 7:20 pm
A comedian risks offending sentiments whenever they crack jokes. It’s a part and parcel of their job. They can’t be threatened with legal repercussions
Is ‘The Bear’ a comedy? The Emmys thought so — and we can’t disagree
September 19, 2024 10:30 am
‘The Bear’ is inherently an anxiety-inducing show exploring the pressures of running a restaurant. But the recurring failure of the characters to make the kitchen function seamlessly adds a level of absurdity that is so comical at times that it is tragic
When Govinda announced break from comedy; said he doesn't like any of his movies: 'They are considered B-grade films'
September 08, 2024 8:02 pm
Govinda once announced that he would be stepping away from comedy. He explained that his comedy films had long been regarded as 'B-grade films' and 'time-pass entertainment.'
Rahul Dua on why his stand-up shows sell more overseas: 'I give an insight into India for $50'
July 02, 2024 2:28 pm
In our country, stand-up comedy is at an early stage. That's because it started only in 2011-12, as opposed to the West where it's been around for over 40-50 years," the stand-up comedian and actor added.
Kusha Kapila reveals she restricted posts about Samay Raina on Instagram after brutal roast targetting her marriage, divorce
July 01, 2024 4:12 pm
During a recent AMA session on Instagram, actor Kusha Kapila revealed that she has restricted phrases like Samay Raina, Samay, Aashish Solanki, dark humour, dark comedy, and roast show on the platform.
COMEDY VIDEOS
Comedy Masters Sunil Grover and Aparshakti Khurana Team Up to Tickle Your Funny Bones
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Sunil Grover will be making his television comeback with Kanpur Wale Khuranas. In this exclusive video Sunil and Aparshakti talk about the comedy show and the most amusing news of 2018.
Sikander Kher hopes to 'get recognition' with 'Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive'
February 23, 2016 12:02 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Actor Sikander Kher did not have a start like he expected in the industry.The actor has done handful films, but could not make his mark in the show business.But now the 34-year-old actor, who is all set to hit the screens in a comic role with 'Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive', is hoping for a hit he has been yearning for, since a long time. He further said that being a son to veteran actors like Kirron Kher and Anupam Kher can be a pressure at times, but he does not give much air to it and always do what he wants to do.'Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive' is an upcoming Indian Hindi comedy film directed by Abhishek Sharma, which is a spin-off of 2010 film 'Tere Bin Laden'.The film stars Manish Paul, Pradhuman Singh and Sikander Kher and will hit screens on February 26.
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