comedian and writer

Stand-up comedians get digital boost in India

Stand-up comedians get digital boost in India

August 21, 2021

Comedians have for long been popular in Indian film and television industry, with a mass appeal for comedy on the silver screen as well as the idiot box. Besides the stalwart comedians of the films, such as Johnny Walker or Mehmood or Kader Khan, there have also been numerous com...

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Guffaw versus Giggle: Women in India’s Funny Business

Guffaw versus Giggle: Women in India’s Funny Business

September 17, 2016

India’s comedy heritage is one that can be celebrated with as much ease as its tradition of music, dance, films, art and architecture. Right from Akbar’s court jester, Birbal to the modern greats like Mehmood, Kishore Kumar, Mukhri, Keshto Mukherjee, Johnny Walker, Johnny Le...

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