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Comedian Vidushi Swaroop Calls Prostitution A "Cool Profession", Sparks Debate
She issued a clarification and said that "this video is taken from a full YouTube video, so it does not reflect the actual perspective of the clip."
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"Organisers Haven't Made Payment": Comedian Nishant Suri Cancels Bengaluru Show
Mr Suri added that he knew that he would not receive the payment once he went on stage. He also added that several colleagues had warned him about the same.
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Malaysia To Seek Interpol Help To Find US Comedian Who Joked About MH370
Jocelyn Chia performed at a comedy club in New York where she also talked about Malaysia's poor economic performance.
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China's Cultural Crackdown Shuts Comedy, Music Shows: Report
In a span of a few days, a Japanese choral band touring China, stand-up comedy shows in several cities, and jazz shows in Beijing, were among more than a dozen that were abruptly called off, The New York Times reported.
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Chinese Comedy Firm Fined $2 Million For Joke On Military
China on Wednesday slapped one of the country's best-known comedy companies with a 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) penalty, accusing it of "harming society" after a military joke made by one of its comedians drew strong public criticism.
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Vir Das Landing: New Stand-Up Special Sets December 26 Release Date on Netflix
Vir Das’ latest comedy special is headed to Netflix on December 26. Dubbed Vir Das: Landing, the special was spotted on the platform’s international listings, and finds the comedian delving into his childhood in India, “the perils of outrage, and finding his feet in the world.” This is his fourth Netflix stand-up special, following 2020’s...
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"That Aint Me": Comedian Vir Das After Ad Mistakes Him For Actor Raghav Juyal
Twitter users found this goof-up funny and left a barrage of comments on the post.
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Bigg Boss 13 Written Update January 9, 2020: Rashami Desai Tickled The Housemates' Funny Bone
Aarti Singh won everyone's heart with her impeccable comic timing
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"Uncle Ko Angrezi Bolke Sunao": Shashi Tharoor's Comedy Act
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who often has people reaching out for the dictionary with his rich vocabulary and esoteric phrases, will soon be seen in a new role - stand-up comedy.
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No Men Allowed At This Women-Only Comedy Show That Tackles Breasts, Bras And Bias
Men are strictly banned at Femapalooza, a comedy show for women where the punchlines range from breasts and bras to equal pay and censorship. They are not allowed to attend, perform, or even check tickets at the most recent show at a New Delhi club.
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In Mumbai, The Joke Is On This Domestic Help's Employers. She's Hilarious
Deepika Mhatre cooked meals, washed dishes and bathed babies for years as a domestic worker in Mumbai, until she discovered her true talent - stand up comedy. Aside from entertaining denizens of Mumbai's hip comedy scene, Mhatre has become a voice for India's largely-voiceless domestic workers, many of whom face discrimination daily.
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Comedian Ken Jeong Jumped Offstage To Save Audience Member Having Seizure
Ken Jeong thought he was being heckled in Phoenix on Saturday when a woman in the third row during his set at the Stand Up Live Comedy Club unmoored the comedian with a disturbance. The lights came on, and it became clear the woman was having an apparent seizure, an audience member later said. Then, "The Hangover" and "Community" actor reverted to ...
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Video: Comedian's Perfect Account Of A 'Dilli Ki Shaadi' Is #1 On YouTube
Stand-up comedian Nishant Tanwar took the stage to talk about what it is like to attend a 'Dilli ki shaadi'.
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Delhi vs Mumbai: This Stand-Up Video Nails The Age-Old Debate Hilariously
Abhishek Upmanyu's stand-up video is about moving to Mumbai from Delhi, about rich people 'South Bombay' problems and about helping the poor.
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What's New on Netflix in August, and Our Top 3 Picks
An Oscar-winning music drama hits the streaming service at the start of the month, plus a Shonda Rhimes show starring Viola Davis, and a lot more.
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Comedian Vidushi Swaroop Calls Prostitution A "Cool Profession", Sparks Debate
She issued a clarification and said that "this video is taken from a full YouTube video, so it does not reflect the actual perspective of the clip."
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"Organisers Haven't Made Payment": Comedian Nishant Suri Cancels Bengaluru Show
Mr Suri added that he knew that he would not receive the payment once he went on stage. He also added that several colleagues had warned him about the same.
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Malaysia To Seek Interpol Help To Find US Comedian Who Joked About MH370
Jocelyn Chia performed at a comedy club in New York where she also talked about Malaysia's poor economic performance.
-
China's Cultural Crackdown Shuts Comedy, Music Shows: Report
In a span of a few days, a Japanese choral band touring China, stand-up comedy shows in several cities, and jazz shows in Beijing, were among more than a dozen that were abruptly called off, The New York Times reported.
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Chinese Comedy Firm Fined $2 Million For Joke On Military
China on Wednesday slapped one of the country's best-known comedy companies with a 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) penalty, accusing it of "harming society" after a military joke made by one of its comedians drew strong public criticism.
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Vir Das Landing: New Stand-Up Special Sets December 26 Release Date on Netflix
Vir Das’ latest comedy special is headed to Netflix on December 26. Dubbed Vir Das: Landing, the special was spotted on the platform’s international listings, and finds the comedian delving into his childhood in India, “the perils of outrage, and finding his feet in the world.” This is his fourth Netflix stand-up special, following 2020’s...
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"That Aint Me": Comedian Vir Das After Ad Mistakes Him For Actor Raghav Juyal
Twitter users found this goof-up funny and left a barrage of comments on the post.
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Bigg Boss 13 Written Update January 9, 2020: Rashami Desai Tickled The Housemates' Funny Bone
Aarti Singh won everyone's heart with her impeccable comic timing
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"Uncle Ko Angrezi Bolke Sunao": Shashi Tharoor's Comedy Act
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who often has people reaching out for the dictionary with his rich vocabulary and esoteric phrases, will soon be seen in a new role - stand-up comedy.
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No Men Allowed At This Women-Only Comedy Show That Tackles Breasts, Bras And Bias
Men are strictly banned at Femapalooza, a comedy show for women where the punchlines range from breasts and bras to equal pay and censorship. They are not allowed to attend, perform, or even check tickets at the most recent show at a New Delhi club.
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In Mumbai, The Joke Is On This Domestic Help's Employers. She's Hilarious
Deepika Mhatre cooked meals, washed dishes and bathed babies for years as a domestic worker in Mumbai, until she discovered her true talent - stand up comedy. Aside from entertaining denizens of Mumbai's hip comedy scene, Mhatre has become a voice for India's largely-voiceless domestic workers, many of whom face discrimination daily.
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Comedian Ken Jeong Jumped Offstage To Save Audience Member Having Seizure
Ken Jeong thought he was being heckled in Phoenix on Saturday when a woman in the third row during his set at the Stand Up Live Comedy Club unmoored the comedian with a disturbance. The lights came on, and it became clear the woman was having an apparent seizure, an audience member later said. Then, "The Hangover" and "Community" actor reverted to ...
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Video: Comedian's Perfect Account Of A 'Dilli Ki Shaadi' Is #1 On YouTube
Stand-up comedian Nishant Tanwar took the stage to talk about what it is like to attend a 'Dilli ki shaadi'.
-
Delhi vs Mumbai: This Stand-Up Video Nails The Age-Old Debate Hilariously
Abhishek Upmanyu's stand-up video is about moving to Mumbai from Delhi, about rich people 'South Bombay' problems and about helping the poor.
-
What's New on Netflix in August, and Our Top 3 Picks
An Oscar-winning music drama hits the streaming service at the start of the month, plus a Shonda Rhimes show starring Viola Davis, and a lot more.
