Comedy and tragedy are intrinsically tied together: Comedy disarms tragedy and tragedy informs comedy, something that has been thoroughly documented by leading comedic scholars. The comedy scene in ...

A decade ago, stand-up comedy in India was hardly seen as a variable career. It was a niche pursuit, with comedians themselves viewing the performing art form as a hobby rather than a sustainable ...

India, June 8 -- The Indian stand-up comedy scene has seen significant changes over the last decade or so. From an underground phenomenon, stand-up comedy in India has blossomed into a mainstream ...

After comedian Madhur Virli’s resurfaced rape joke triggered outrage online, fresh questions are being raised about the state ...

Join comedian Anand Rathnam as he shares insights from his debut special, "Bollywood is Racist," exploring comedy, culture, ...

The issues those of consent, normalising rape culture and trivialising sexual assault and murder. Videos from the two per ...

MUMBAI, March 26 (Reuters) - Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces police scrutiny for a performance seen to have criticised a key politician and ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fanning ...

Comedian Pranit More is facing severe backlash for his recent crowd-work video. Amidst the row, here’s a look back at 5 comedians who courted controversy ...

KEM’s decision follows its preliminary inquiry, which found Pawar’s comments to be “objectionable and insensitive” and falling short of the standards of dignity, empathy and professional ...

The controversy around comedian Pranit More's viral crowd-work clip should spark a larger debate about the state of stand-up comedy. As misogyny, profanity and shock value increasingly drive ...

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has demanded a ban on stand-up comedy shows following the controversy involving comedian Pranit More and said she will write to the Maharashtra Chief Minister seeking action.