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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
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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'Should Ban Stand-up Comedy Shows': Mumbai Mayor After Cadaver, Biryani Rows
Ritu Tawde's remarks on Friday came a day after Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated online from a comedy show of Pranit More.
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Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
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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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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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"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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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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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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What's New on Netflix in July, and Our Top 5 Picks
The animated sensation with Will Arnett returns for a third showing, creator of Scandinavian hit The Bridge brings another show, and a lot more.
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What's New on Netflix in June, and Our Top 5 Picks
The return of an original that made Netflix popular, an original series each from Japan and France, along with two dozen documentaries to boot.
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A Side Order of Funny - Stand-Up Comedians Talk About Food
The dimly lit room at most comedy clubs offers little to no comfort. The chairs are woody, the water is unapologetically warm and the concept of personal space in that crowded room goes up in smoke faster than you can apologize for knocking...
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What's New on Netflix in May, and Our Top 5 Picks
The Kessler brothers return with the second season of Bloodline, and Chelsea Handler gets the talk show format to the online streaming service.
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
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
-
'Should Ban Stand-up Comedy Shows': Mumbai Mayor After Cadaver, Biryani Rows
Ritu Tawde's remarks on Friday came a day after Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated online from a comedy show of Pranit More.
-
Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
-
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.
-
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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"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.
-
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'.
-
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.
-
What's New on Netflix in July, and Our Top 5 Picks
The animated sensation with Will Arnett returns for a third showing, creator of Scandinavian hit The Bridge brings another show, and a lot more.
-
What's New on Netflix in June, and Our Top 5 Picks
The return of an original that made Netflix popular, an original series each from Japan and France, along with two dozen documentaries to boot.
-
A Side Order of Funny - Stand-Up Comedians Talk About Food
The dimly lit room at most comedy clubs offers little to no comfort. The chairs are woody, the water is unapologetically warm and the concept of personal space in that crowded room goes up in smoke faster than you can apologize for knocking...
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What's New on Netflix in May, and Our Top 5 Picks
The Kessler brothers return with the second season of Bloodline, and Chelsea Handler gets the talk show format to the online streaming service.
