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"Used To Love The City": Stand-Up Comedian Abijit Ganguly Explains Why He Left Mumbai After 9 Years
- Sunday October 25, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Ganguly said the arrival of a baby in his family made him look for a place with more greenery and open space.
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www.ndtv.com
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'No Idea About Hindi Vowels': Internet Debates As Hasan Minhaj Mispronounces Tadka As 'Dharka'
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
Hasan Minhaj has sparked an online debate after calling tadka "dharka" while explaining the popular South Asian cooking technique in an interview
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'Rs 100 In My Pocket, Rs 1.2 Lakh Savings': Comedian Sharon Verma Recalls Moving To Mumbai
- Friday October 2, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Sharon Verma celebrated four years in Mumbai by sharing her journey from arriving in the city and writing for celebrities to becoming a comedian
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'I Am In Shock': Indian-American Comedian Zarna Garg Breaks Down In Tears After Becoming Face Of A US Ad Campaign
- Friday August 7, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg shared that she could not believe she was going to lead a national ad campaign in the US
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Pakistani Man Tries To Hug Female Comedian, Then Lies About Being Indian
- Thursday July 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
When she asked him where he was from and he said India, she questioned him further and he admitted he was Pakistani.
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www.ndtv.com
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Turkish Comedian Arrested For Allegedly Insulting Islam
- Friday July 3, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
A popular Turkish comedian was arrested on arrival at Istanbul airport on Thursday over a stand-up show that involved material that prosecutors said was allegedly offensive to Islam.
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www.ndtv.com
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Comedian Madhur Virli Apologises For Rape 'Joke' After Backlash: "Genuinely Sorry"
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
After the backlash intensified over Madhur Virli's 2024 set, in which he made a rape 'joke', the IIT graduate-turned-comic issued an apology on his YouTube channel
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Madhur Virli's Rape 'Joke' Sparks Outrage, Adds To 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reet Kaur Sahni, Edited by Anwesha Singh
A video from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli's 2024 show 'Love & Latex' has surfaced amid 'Rs 370 ki biryani' row and shows him making remarks about rape.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trouble For Pranit More: Case Filed Against Comedian, Himanshu Jangra Over Rs 370 Biryani Row
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Author: NDTV Profit Trending Desk, Edited by: NDTV Business Desk
Maharashtra Cyber Police have registered a case against comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and others over obscene remarks in a viral comedy show clip. NCW has also taken cognisance, while the accused have issued apologies and been summoned.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Just Joking? Naah. Muslim Comedians Are Doing Something Serious
- Friday June 12, 2026
- India News | Written by Mohd Asim
Amid all sorts of 'jihads' invented by the right-wing to demonise Muslims, these Muslim comedians are waging a laugh riot of their own
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www.ndtv.com
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How Dharna Durga Fulfilled Her Bollywood Dream: Instagram Fame To Maa Behen
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
From creating relatable Instagram characters during the pandemic to starring in Maa Behen, Dharna Durga's journey is a story of resilience, humour, and chasing Bollywood dreams
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Indian Comedian Returns To India After 47-Day Detention In Dubai Over "Harmless" Reel, Shares Ordeal
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Indian Comedian, Yash Bhardwaj, Dubai detention, Who is Yash Bhardwaj, Google Maps joke, Detention Over Comedy Reel, stand-up comedian, 47 days in Dubai, Middle East, US-Iran
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www.ndtv.com
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Inside Krushna Abhishek's Rs 4 Crore Mumbai Home: Red-Brick Walls, A Glam Room, And An All-Black Kitchen
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Krushna Abhishek's Mumbai home features red-brick walls, a glam room, and a black kitchen, reflecting his journey from a 1BHK to a luxurious family space
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'Desi Pull In Silicon Valley': Zakir Khan's Visit To Sam Altman's Home Sparks Online Buzz
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Author: NDTV Profit News, Edited by: NDTV Business Desk
Zakir Khan shared that he spent an hour at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home. The unexpected meeting sparked online buzz, with users praising the growing global influence of Indian creators.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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"Used To Love The City": Stand-Up Comedian Abijit Ganguly Explains Why He Left Mumbai After 9 Years
- Sunday October 25, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Ganguly said the arrival of a baby in his family made him look for a place with more greenery and open space.
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www.ndtv.com
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'No Idea About Hindi Vowels': Internet Debates As Hasan Minhaj Mispronounces Tadka As 'Dharka'
- Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
Hasan Minhaj has sparked an online debate after calling tadka "dharka" while explaining the popular South Asian cooking technique in an interview
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'Rs 100 In My Pocket, Rs 1.2 Lakh Savings': Comedian Sharon Verma Recalls Moving To Mumbai
- Friday October 2, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Sharon Verma celebrated four years in Mumbai by sharing her journey from arriving in the city and writing for celebrities to becoming a comedian
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'I Am In Shock': Indian-American Comedian Zarna Garg Breaks Down In Tears After Becoming Face Of A US Ad Campaign
- Friday August 7, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg shared that she could not believe she was going to lead a national ad campaign in the US
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Pakistani Man Tries To Hug Female Comedian, Then Lies About Being Indian
- Thursday July 16, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
When she asked him where he was from and he said India, she questioned him further and he admitted he was Pakistani.
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www.ndtv.com
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Turkish Comedian Arrested For Allegedly Insulting Islam
- Friday July 3, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
A popular Turkish comedian was arrested on arrival at Istanbul airport on Thursday over a stand-up show that involved material that prosecutors said was allegedly offensive to Islam.
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www.ndtv.com
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Comedian Madhur Virli Apologises For Rape 'Joke' After Backlash: "Genuinely Sorry"
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
After the backlash intensified over Madhur Virli's 2024 set, in which he made a rape 'joke', the IIT graduate-turned-comic issued an apology on his YouTube channel
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Madhur Virli's Rape 'Joke' Sparks Outrage, Adds To 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reet Kaur Sahni, Edited by Anwesha Singh
A video from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli's 2024 show 'Love & Latex' has surfaced amid 'Rs 370 ki biryani' row and shows him making remarks about rape.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trouble For Pranit More: Case Filed Against Comedian, Himanshu Jangra Over Rs 370 Biryani Row
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Author: NDTV Profit Trending Desk, Edited by: NDTV Business Desk
Maharashtra Cyber Police have registered a case against comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and others over obscene remarks in a viral comedy show clip. NCW has also taken cognisance, while the accused have issued apologies and been summoned.
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www.ndtvprofit.com
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Just Joking? Naah. Muslim Comedians Are Doing Something Serious
- Friday June 12, 2026
- India News | Written by Mohd Asim
Amid all sorts of 'jihads' invented by the right-wing to demonise Muslims, these Muslim comedians are waging a laugh riot of their own
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www.ndtv.com
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How Dharna Durga Fulfilled Her Bollywood Dream: Instagram Fame To Maa Behen
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
From creating relatable Instagram characters during the pandemic to starring in Maa Behen, Dharna Durga's journey is a story of resilience, humour, and chasing Bollywood dreams
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Indian Comedian Returns To India After 47-Day Detention In Dubai Over "Harmless" Reel, Shares Ordeal
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Indian Comedian, Yash Bhardwaj, Dubai detention, Who is Yash Bhardwaj, Google Maps joke, Detention Over Comedy Reel, stand-up comedian, 47 days in Dubai, Middle East, US-Iran
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www.ndtv.com
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Inside Krushna Abhishek's Rs 4 Crore Mumbai Home: Red-Brick Walls, A Glam Room, And An All-Black Kitchen
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Krushna Abhishek's Mumbai home features red-brick walls, a glam room, and a black kitchen, reflecting his journey from a 1BHK to a luxurious family space
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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'Desi Pull In Silicon Valley': Zakir Khan's Visit To Sam Altman's Home Sparks Online Buzz
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Author: NDTV Profit News, Edited by: NDTV Business Desk
Zakir Khan shared that he spent an hour at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home. The unexpected meeting sparked online buzz, with users praising the growing global influence of Indian creators.
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www.ndtvprofit.com