Tag: Comedian
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Is a comedian being taken too seriously?
"I wonder if Zelensky’s wife ever suggested that he quit his comedy act because people may not take him seriously. He seems to believe that his countrymen will take him seriously. He is now appealing to mothers of Russian soldiers to ask their sons to retreat thinking that the mothers would take him seriously. Just like my comedic persona, perhaps he believes that life on this earth is meaningless and not to be taken too seriously. His three years of political experience are certainly not helping him."
March 4, 2022 -
Kapil Sharma: Mumbai gives scooter-wallahs like me an opportunity to make a living
"But Papa kaafi musicians ko jante the and ended up introducing me to them (my father knew many musicians and ended up introducing me to them.) He wanted me to do something big or maybe creative in life."
January 20, 2022 -
What happened when Kapil Sharma drunk tweeted PM Modi is revealed in Kapil Sharma’s Netflix special trailer
"I am paying Rs 15 cr income tax from last 5-year n still I have to pay 5 lacs bribe to BMC office for making my office @narendramodi"
January 10, 2022 -
Kunal Kamra flight ban: After HC reprimands, aviation body DGCA to check if airlines violated norms
On Tuesday the court rapped DGCA for certifying action of airlines other than Indigo, which imposed an indefinite flying ban without an inquiry on stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra
February 27, 2020 -
Delhi High Court raps DGCA for asking other airlines to put Kunal Kamra on no-fly list
The Mumbai-based comedian posted a video of him confronting the editor-in-chief of the Republic channel while on the flight.
February 25, 2020 -
Planning a wedding card? This funny wedding invitation will leave you in splits
This quirky wedding card highlights the honest answers of an Indian wedding host.
November 17, 2019 -
Amit Bhadhana’s latest video School Ka Last Day is pure delight for fans
Titled “School Ka Last Day”, a coming-of-age "last day school narrative" that is similar to his other videos, has been viewed by 11 million people in just three days.
June 24, 2019 -
Veteran model, comedian, theatre and films actor Dinyar Contractor passes away
He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019.
June 5, 2019 -
Non-fictional President
Like the fictional President of his television series, Zelenskiy has promised to clean up politics and end the stranglehold of the oligarchy over Ukraine, but he has offered little by way of specifics.
April 26, 2019 -
Bollywood not well versed with new-age comedy: Sapan Verma
Comedian Sapan Verma says Bollywood directors and writers are still in favor of the “conventional Johny Lever kind of loud slapstick comedy” and not too familiar with new-age comedy. The English stand-up comedian, also co-founder of the premiere comedy collective – the East India Comedy, is open to work in a Bollywood film but is …
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March 6, 2018 -
Comedians get more leeway than other artists in India: Vir Das
Jokes and jibes about politics have become a mainstay in American showbiz. But in India, it is the comedians who enjoy more leeway than other artists when it comes to making a political commentary, says actor-comedian Vir Das. Bollywood stars have become more prudent than ever about commenting on socio-political issues. Does Vir find himself …
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February 5, 2018 -
Dane Cook dating 19-year-old singer
American stand-up comedian and film actor Dane Cook has been dating 19-year-old singer Kelsi Taylor for the past year. The 45-year-old comedian has been quietly dating the aspiring singer for the past year and they celebrated her 19th birthday together in October, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Sharing a picture of a recent date night, Cook termed their …
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January 27, 2018 -
Will never get over this: Nanjiani on Oscar nomination
The feeling of being nominated for an Oscar is still sinking in for stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, whose roots trace back to Pakistan. Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are nominated for the Writing (Original Screenplay) category at the 90th Academy Awards for their film The Big Sick, which featured Indian actor …
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January 24, 2018 -
John Oliver regrets ‘failed’ Hoffman confrontation
Comedian John Oliver has expressed regret over his onstage confrontation with actor Dustin Hoffman over sexual harassment allegations. During “The Russell Howard Hour” show, Oliver discussed his recent tense exchange with Hoffman over sexual harassment allegations against the actor, reports variety.com. “It felt unavoidable and that we had to have a discussion about it,” Oliver …
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December 27, 2017 -
Comedian-actor Dick Gregory dies at 84
Renowned stand-up comedian, actor and civil rights activist Dick Gregory has passed away. He was 84. Gregory died here on Saturday. His death was confirmed by his family in an Instagram post, reports variety.com. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very …
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August 20, 2017 -
Cosby jury deadlocked after four days of deliberations
The jury in the sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby remained deadlocked after four days of deliberations, and will resume its discussions on Friday morning. The jury indicated the problem on Thursday, the fourth day of deliberations, after writing a note to Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neill earlier that day, reports aceshowbiz.com. "We cannot …
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June 16, 2017 -
Jim Gaffigan’s wife recovering after brain tumour surgery
Comedian Jim Gaffigan's writer wife Jeannie is on the road to recovery from brain tumour after she recently underwent a surgery. In a Facebook post, the 50-year-old actor revealed his wife is doing well after the life-threatening tumour around her brain stem was removed. “Two weeks ago an MRI revealed @jeanniegaffigan had a large tumour …
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May 3, 2017