News for 'stand-up-comedy'

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Review: Vir Das Deserves Better

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Review: Vir Das Deserves Better

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is not supposed to make sense, and doesn't even pretend to, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Aamir To Produce Vir Das' Directorial Debut

Aamir To Produce Vir Das' Directorial Debut

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Aamir Khan Productions has announced its next film, Happy Patel, a spy comedy that will mark actor-comedian Vir Das' directorial debut.

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Vir Das Wants You To Listen To The Sounds Of India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'When you miss India, you'll hear it before you see it. That's really where the idea started.' 'If you ever go to your terrace at night in India, you'll hear sounds from everywhere.' 'That feeling of hearing home in your head when you're far away... that's the soul of the show.'

SC's big backing for free speech, quashes FIR against Congress MP

SC's big backing for free speech, quashes FIR against Congress MP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the police for suppressing freedom of speech by filing FIRs against artists for their performances, stating that mere recitation of a poem, stand-up comedy, or any form of art cannot be alleged to incite hatred or animosity between communities. The court quashed an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, who was booked for a song performed at a mass marriage function, emphasizing that such actions stifle legitimate expressions of view in a free society.

Priyanka Brings OTT Action In July

Priyanka Brings OTT Action In July

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

July has interesting OTT entertainment awaiting you.

HC allows probe against Kunal Kamra, stays arrest

HC allows probe against Kunal Kamra, stays arrest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has allowed the police investigation against comedian Kunal Kamra over his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to continue, but has barred his arrest. The court said the investigation can continue, but Kamra will not be arrested during the pendency of the petition. The court also said that if the police wanted to record Kamra's statement, they shall do so in Chennai, where he currently resides, after giving him prior notice.

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Stand-up comedy: Cong on PM's address in Parl

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Tewari said BJP's Hindu-Muslim and India-Pakistan rhetoric is the only way for the ruling party to cover up for its failure in improving the economy of the country which is in a shambles right now due to its policies.

Breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra in Maha assembly

Breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra in Maha assembly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

BJP legislator Pravin Darekar filed a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Darekar accused Kamra of performing a song with insulting references to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Andhare of supporting the performance with objectionable language. He claimed their actions constituted contempt of the House. Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Bornare also submitted a breach of privilege notice against Andhare for allegedly mocking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Speaker will decide on the notices.

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Only he knows whether he has the hunger to go on.'

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been granted interim anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in a case filed against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. Kamra, who resides in Tamil Nadu, was summoned by the Mumbai Police and feared arrest, prompting him to seek bail from the Madras HC. The court granted him bail until April 7, on the condition that he executes a bond to the satisfaction of the judicial magistrate at Vanur in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu.

Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again found himself at the center of a controversy, this time for his comments about Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra has been a controversial figure for years, with his comedy often targeting politicians and other public figures. This latest incident has led to a backlash from Shinde's supporters, who have vandalized the venue of Kamra's show. Kamra has a history of making controversial remarks, including heckling a TV anchor on a flight and making comments about the judiciary.

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The many episodes in which the characters quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The BJP accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded organization's activities. The ruling party also attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "pawn" for his protests against the Adani issue.

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar was not present but the rest of the cast of Khel Khel Mein -- including Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal -- made sure to promote their new song Hauli Hauli.

Ashish Vidyarthi Wants To Make You Laugh

Ashish Vidyarthi Wants To Make You Laugh

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'There are a lot of things happening in my life, and I have a lot of material, thanks to who I am, the way I've led my life, the way I look.'

From Ironman To Comedian

From Ironman To Comedian

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anu Vaidyanathan has never passed up an experience life has to offer her.

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

In tackling India's unemployment problem, look beyond the finance minister and focus on the education minister, points out Gurbachan Singh.

'You can't cross the laxman rekha of decency'

'You can't cross the laxman rekha of decency'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Whenever I prepare a joke for my performances I always have the family in mind: Would any member of the family feel offended by my joke?' 'If the answer is yes, I immediately drop it.'

Comicstaan 3 Review

Comicstaan 3 Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

For those who enjoy stand up comedy, Comicstaan 3 makes amusing viewing, enough to lift the monsoon gloom, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

'Comedy is very simple' :)

'Comedy is very simple' :)

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Sahil Shah and Rohan Joshi get candid about comedy.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

Kapil Sharma's Huge Netflix Deal

Kapil Sharma's Huge Netflix Deal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

He is being paid between Rs 200 million and Rs 220 million for the one-off show.

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

E-commerce companies managed to beat the odds by adopting a flexible approach in terms of transforming their business models and leveraging emerging technologies. They had to constantly align their objectives with evolving customer needs. With companies hiring thousands of temporary workers, expanding to smaller cities, and launching new products, e-commerce giants gird up to celebrate the peak festival season without Covid restrictions after a three-year time-out.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

'I love making people laugh'

'I love making people laugh'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'I don't feel that I get typecast. I'm an actor who is widely accepted in the comedy genre.'

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Indian entertainment industry has come away empty-handed from the International Emmy Awards 2021 in New York City on November 22.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In their comments, the Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Faruqui was incredibly unjust and against the freedom of expression.

Where did those abs come from, Tiger?

Where did those abs come from, Tiger?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Bollywood stars get glamorous on Instagram.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

For the lockdown entertainment seekers, Vir Das has a daily treat. 'I set up a show on Zoom every night where I work way my backward through the day.' 'It's a 90-minute daily show with tickets sold and the proceeds going to various charities and causes, like Helpage, migrant workers, children with cancer.'

Spotted: Rob Schneider in Georgia

Spotted: Rob Schneider in Georgia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Reader Shakeb Syed has sent us this photograph with the star.