Indian comedians Archives

Kapil Sharma’s I’m Not Done Yet is a Charm Offensive that only Confirms his Pedigree

Kapil Sharma has been routinely written off and criticised for his brand of comedy, but it’s also fact that he is now too big to fail, or become the butt of someone else’s joke in a practical sense. His Netflix special only proves that Sharma can become the comedian, woke audiences want him to be, but simply chooses not to.

Aparnna Hajirnis July 14, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Biswa Kalyan Rath is Ready to Be More Than His Punchlines

Unlike the West that depends on Hollywood comedians to deliver intelligent shows, most Indian web-series created by Indian stand-ups feel like an extension of their comedy specials. But Biswa Kalyan Rath who is insistent on not letting his involvement in creating Laakhon Mein Ek dictate its ownership, could be the exception.

Poulomi Das May 1, 2016