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 ...

Comedian Pranit More is facing severe backlash for his recent crowd-work video. Amidst the row, here’s a look back at 5 comedians who courted controversy ...

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 ...

The issues those of consent, normalising rape culture and trivialising sexual assault and murder. Videos from the two per ...

Indian stand-up comedy faces scrutiny after comedian Madhur Virli's resurfaced rape joke sparked outrage. This follows controversy around Pranit More, shifting the debate to responsibility and ...

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 ...

KEM’s decision follows its preliminary inquiry, which found Pawar’s comments to be “objectionable and insensitive” and falling short of the standards of dignity, empathy and professional ...

Stand-up comedy in India sits at an uneasy intersection of conviction and commerce. What once passed as personal belief has, for many performers, become a carefully curated brand — particularly on ...

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 ...