Stand Up Comedy in India ft. Haseeb Khan | OMG with Divas Gupta EP61

Join my upcoming Public Speaking Masterclass - https://divasgupta.in/od-youtube This episdoe was filmed two months ago and is not connected to any current events or ongoing controversies. Please watch it in its original context. In this episode of OMG with Divas Gupta, we are joined by the incredibly talented stand-up comic, Haseeb Khan. Tune in as we dive into the world of comedy in India, exploring its current state and future prospects. From the rise of roast comedy and its potential acceptance in India to the real challenges and rewards of being a stand-up comic, Haseeb shares his candid insights. We also explore how much a stand-up comic can earn, the difference between virality and true success in comedy, and the journey it takes to get there. Haseeb takes us behind the scenes of open mics—what they are, how they help comics hone their craft, and how anyone can start their own stand-up journey. Plus, we take a look at how India’s Got Latent became one of the most successful online shows, and what it did right to resonate with the audience. Whether you're a comedy fan, aspiring comic, or just curious about the scene, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lots of laughs! Timestamps: 0:00 introduction 1:40 What’s the current state of comedy in India? 4:55 Childhood stories 11:47 Stepping foot into comedy 16:16 Pranks with friends 20:17 Is it easy to make a living as a stand-up comedian? 23:56 Money in Comedy 26:03 Difference between virality and success 30:30 How should the mind of an artist work after getting fame & success 32:29 Money or Art form? 40:07 Importance of a catch phrase in comedy 43:07 Indian Audience and Comedy 50:31 Fine line between Comedy and Insult. 53:00 What made India’s got latent famous? 59:07 Writing a joke. 59:56 Inspiration for choosing this career. 1:02:00 Is there a western influence on Indian comics ? 1:09:28 Haseeb khan on Zakir khan comparisons 1:10:42 Political Comedy 1:18:16 Freedom of artists 1:20:08 Equation with Parents 1:27:25 Balancing between working for the soul and working for the money 1:29:52 Definition of being the best 1:32:11 Mental state of comedians 1:40:02 Backup career option 1:41:38 Conclusion Podcast - D-Talks with Divas (new episode every week) - https://open.spotify.com/show/3i0xAa0... My Weekly Newsletter - Discover with Divas - https://divasgupta.ck.page/newsletter Blog - https://divasgupta.com/blog/ Website - https://www.divasgupta.com/​ LinkedIn -   / divasgupta   Instagram -   / divasgupta   Facebook -   / stayawesomestayproductive   Telegram - https://t.me/stayawesomestayproductive Register for my webinar: Public Speaking and Communication Skills Masterclass: https://www.divasgupta.com/masterclass 👨🏻‍💻 WHO AM I: Like (almost) every Indian, I am an engineer turned MBA but super proud of the journey. Founded a company, went broke, tweaked things, hustled, made millions within months, and above all impacted 700,000 lives from across 14+ countries. I was never that confident, dynamic and enterprising individual that the world sees me today. Yes! It has been an exciting journey - From being a shy, introverted child who could not even speak his name properly, forget about speaking a sentence, to someone today who as an International Public Speaking Coach helps thousands of individuals optimise their communication skills and speak better. With my roots in Dehradun, I owe my academic strength to Brightlands School that has instilled deep-rooted values in me. These values have helped me serve my students and followers by adding more value to their lives. My two years at IIM Kashipur studying management helped me grow my company and create a global footprint as a coach. In the last 10 years of success and learning, I realized the power of doing than just thinking. Today, I am a summation of what I did, and whom I spent my time with. I am really excited to serve you through my learnings. #DivasGupta #StayAwesomeStayProductive #Ikigai #IkigaiCoach #publicspeaking #communicationskills