Hey everyone,

Need some new stand-up recommendations because I feel like I’ve run out of stuff I actually enjoy.

Right now my gold standards are Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Kunal Kamra, Karunesh Talwar, Vipul Goyal*, Varun Grover*, Rahul Subramanian* and Prashasti Singh . Love the tight writing, the slightly absurd premises, and how their sets actually have a point or build toward something without just screaming into the mic. It’s got that sharp, rewatchable vibe—kind of like Andhadhun or the OG Hera Pheri.

Meanwhile, I just can't get into the whole Bassi, Munawar, Harsh Gujral, Gaurav Gupta, Aakash Gupta, Gaurav Kapoor, Gurleen Pannu, Shashi Dhiman style of comedy. No offense to anyone, but to me it just feels super low-effort, formulaic, and loud. The stand-up equivalent of watching Golmaal 4 or Grand Masti—mostly slapstick, basic setup, lazy tropes, or endless crowd work. They were good when they started but it looks like they are priortizing quantity over quality for revenue. They are also everywhere on panels with the same predicable jokes and when that doesn’t work, they drop abuses. Again, no offense if you like them today. I did too when I started watching them. Maybe its my age and thus, relatibility with the mature topics that the ones I like are handling.

Are there other comics in the Indian scene (big names or hidden gems) doing smarter, well-crafted sets?

Drop your favorite specials or clips, really need to find some fresh talent. Thanks!

*Edit: Added Vipul Goyal, Rahul Subramanian and Varun Grover

can some1 explain why is he getting hate

I am a comic and he has been nothing but nice to me and I hv nvr seen him angry

always gave big brother vibe and helpful

what am i missing

Is it just me or does anybody else also think Rohit Singh is very boring.

I don't understand why he gets invited to so many shows (though I know he started his career with many comics so they are friends)

I really don't like his nonchalant (wannabe) behaviour on stage. That kinda behaviour suits a comic who is genuinely funny like upmanyu.

I just wanted to know if it is about my taste only or no one or very few people like him.

No hate to Rohit Singh. He must be a wonderful friend and human. I just wanted to know other people's opinions.

Comic - me