News for 'stand-up comedy'

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.

Johny Lever's brother shows off his funny side

Johny Lever's brother shows off his funny side

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Jimmy Moses is all set to add some spicy tadka in Comedy Circus 3.

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When we were in a room, the only conversation one could have at that time was about the situation that the country was in, the world was in.' 'But the moment the cameras were on, we had to leave all that behind and get on with the show.' 'We had to make it something that everybody wants to watch, laugh, enjoy, and has a good reason to stay home.'

PIX: Melissa McCarthy gets a Star!

PIX: Melissa McCarthy gets a Star!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

All hail Melissa McCarthy!

PIX: Check out Kapil Sharma, Kushal Tandon's cool cars

PIX: Check out Kapil Sharma, Kushal Tandon's cool cars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Television actors own some very swanky cars.

CJM's late night phone call led to Munawar Faruqui's release

CJM's late night phone call led to Munawar Faruqui's release

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A day after a Supreme Court bail order, it took a late night phone call from a Chief Judicial Magistrate that prodded Indore jail authorities to swiftly make arrangements for the release of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who is accused hurting religious sentiments.

Shooting from the lip, Russell Peters style

Shooting from the lip, Russell Peters style

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The stand-up comedian stars in Akshay Kumar's Speedy Singhs, releasing tomorrow.

Shooting from the lip, Russell Peters style

Shooting from the lip, Russell Peters style

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The stand-up comedian stars in Akshay Kumar's Speedy Singhs, releasing tomorrow.

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's time to give your verdict!

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Working with Papa was the toughest,' confesses Varun Dhawan.

Sunil Grover's Mad In India to go off air

Sunil Grover's Mad In India to go off air

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

'The show just wasn't working,' explains a source.

Gutthi gets his own Mad show

Gutthi gets his own Mad show

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The television show is set to start in February.

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Both stand-up comedians have apologised for their behaviour.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for this week.

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

'No protection from jokes': Comic Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'If this court believes I have crossed a line and wants to shut down my internet indefinitely, then I too will write Happy Independence Day post cards every 15th August, just like my Kashmiri friends'

'Kareena and Saif are a solid couple'

'Kareena and Saif are a solid couple'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'I am fortunate that I have never been stuck in riots. I have had a very protected life and upbringing. I remember my brother was in Mumbai during the 1992-93 riots and we were all worried about him. But he was fine.' Soha Ali Khan gets serious.

Not my battle: Mallika Dua on #MeToo charges against father Vinod Dua

Not my battle: Mallika Dua on #MeToo charges against father Vinod Dua

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The onus of the 'battle' was not on her, Mallika said, adding that she would deal with the case in her way and on her time.

SNEAK PEEK into The Kapil Sharma Show

SNEAK PEEK into The Kapil Sharma Show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Here's looking at pictures from the show's first episode.

'We will not retaliate by taking digs at Krushna'

'We will not retaliate by taking digs at Krushna'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I had some disagreements with the channel. The differences were such that we had to part but it was nothing controversial. Krushna is an artist, what issues will I have with him?' Kapil Sharma tells us his side of the story.

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'There is a difference between the US burger and the Indian vada pav. She should have done some research or watched at least one episode of Bachao before she came on the show.' Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza host Krushna Abhishek reacts to the controversy.

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'Kapil will always be my friend.' 'Sometimes it's nice to remain silent.'

An Arranged Marriage you can relate to!

An Arranged Marriage you can relate to!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Rajeev Varma on D'Arranged Marriage, a play about Sanjay Gupta, an aspiring New Zealand Indian stand-up comic who spends his life working at his father's corner shop and avoiding the issue of an arranged marriage.

Meet the youngest comic star on TV

Meet the youngest comic star on TV

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

At seven, Saloni Daini is the youngest stand-up comedian in the telly world. She's the most talented in her age group too, proven by the fact that she won Colors' comedy reality show, Chhote Miyan, last week.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

''Small Town Cool' is the new genre in Mumbai'

''Small Town Cool' is the new genre in Mumbai'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Masaan co-writer Varun Grover talks about the film.

Veteran actor Razak Khan passes away

Veteran actor Razak Khan passes away

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Khan, who was last seen in Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, suffered a massive heart attack.

No man on screen was ever quite as magnificent as Peter O'Toole

No man on screen was ever quite as magnificent as Peter O'Toole

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

'He was the manliest of them all, a true man's man. Warrior, King, Pioneer, Thespian, Womaniser, Drunkard, Scoundrel -- he made it all look grander than ever, and he did so with fluent effortlessness.' Raja Sen salutes the great actor who passed into the ages on Sunday.

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

'I was lucky to have a partner like VIP'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

From a wild card entrant on Season 2 of Comedy Circus, Juhi Parmar, popular for her soap Kumkum, along with her partner VIP beat Kamya Punjabi and Rajiv Thakur to win the hilarious reality series.

The perils of being a comedian in the Republic of India

The perils of being a comedian in the Republic of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Kunal Kamra opens up about the repercussions of his politically charged comedy.

'We don't have the money, but we have the heart'

'We don't have the money, but we have the heart'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Patrick Ward is nothing but appreciative of the warm hospitality of his Nepalese hosts, who are slowly, but surely on the recovery path after the massive earthquake that jolted the country in April 2015.

What makes Kapil Sharma the hottest property on TV

What makes Kapil Sharma the hottest property on TV

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Kapil Sharma, the anchor of Comedy Nights with Kapil, is the hottest property on Indian television today

The Men Who Made A Difference on OTT

The Men Who Made A Difference on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja introduces us to the men who have made an impression in the OTT universe.

10 healthy habits for a BETTER YOU

10 healthy habits for a BETTER YOU

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Investing in your wellness shows that you honour and love yourself, says Lifestyle Coach Shivli Bembey.

Hasan Minhaj: Maybe there's something in the chai right now!

Hasan Minhaj: Maybe there's something in the chai right now!

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Meet the Indian-American comedian behind Homecoming King, which has become the toast of Netlix.

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'We have become the other version of Taliban or Islamic State. There is no difference. Our levels are lower, but we are getting there.' 'If you say we are better than Pakistan, then I am sorry to say that we are as bad as Pakistan and Afghanistan.'

'I got so many marriage proposals after DDLJ'

'I got so many marriage proposals after DDLJ'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'After King Uncle and DDLJ, I had a dedicated mailbox at the post office, and would get so many fan mails from all over the world!' Pooja Ruparel, better remembered as Chutki, goes back in time.

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I used to mimic my friends, my teachers, my relatives and that's how it started.' 'But yes, it obviously takes some effort to be funny while performing in character.'