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What does it really take to build a career in Indian stand‑up? In this episode of Supreet Gadhok, Parvinder Singh, Stand‑Up Comedian, Emcee, Actor and Writer from Amritsar opens up about life on and off stage.
From computer science engineering and sales at Tech Mahindra to NDTV Rising Stars of Comedy (2016) and becoming a finalist on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2017), Parvinder shares the honest journey behind clean, observational comedy. He discusses writing Punjabi films, such as “Cookie Paji”, transitioning to Bollywood, touring across Australia, Canada, and the USA, and balancing family expectations, finances and artistic choices.
What you’ll learn:
How Parvinder switched from engineering & sales to stand‑up and film writing
The reality of TV fame, editing and industry negotiations
Satire, sensitivity and navigating audience backlash in India
Being a turbaned comedian: visibility, representation and changing roles
How artists can build income streams (shows, content, brands, writing)
Cultural contrasts: Amritsar vs Chandigarh vs Mumbai and how they shape comedy
Watch now for a candid, value‑packed conversation for comedians, creators and fans.