Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Comedian Saikiran speaks on clean comedy, and touring

The stand-up comedian Saikiran Reprolu, known only as Saikiran, does not believe in gimmick. In a stand-up scene where hyper-local jokes and viral soundbites often determine success, it is a bit different. Their comedy is not with the city-specific jabs or Riskwe Panchline-it is universally reliable, and, especially, clean. “I perform fully in English, and most viewers who come anywhere in an English comedy show anywhere in India will find my references,” they say, “I enjoy that the same is the one who works in Delhi Jokes worked in Coimbatore and also in Kolkata. “

Saikiran, who started her stand-up trip in 2014 after winning an open mic competition, has created a loyal fan with her amazing observation humor. His upcoming performance in Coimbatore is no different. “I like to dip myself in local culture and search for any city food. But I try to avoid creating any jokes about the city, “He says, before adding a punchline:” I will do this in the next city that I (laugh) in the next city “

For a comedian which is clear from regional pandering, the reception of the audience is important. “A joke at a touring show rarely happens, which has already been tested with various audiences. Sometimes, some references cannot be understood by the audience, and I try to tweak it by adding more references, ”he explains.

‘Clean Comedy’ Debate

Saikiran’s comedy is often described as ‘clean’-a word that is sometimes used in a stand-up circle. However, he does not see any limit in it. “Surprisingly, it is not rare. Most touring comics, both Indians and international, really clear. Anyone who does a corporate show also has to be cleaned. It is just that some clips go viral and people consider ‘clean stand-up’, “that is clear.

Refusing to indulge in a pointed or controversial humor is not cautious, but is indifferent. “Yes, I avoid many subjects. Mostly because I don’t find them interesting or funny. Writing on a subject means to spend the day on it. Some topics are avoided that the audience cannot get a good response to them. But no matter how many topics you give, there are many more to talk about it. So there is no shortage of material. ,

The debate going on around objectionable comedy has been ruled by controversies around Ranveer Allabia’s comments. India became latentSaikiran is measured in their response. “Not to comment on a particular event, but the line between the pointed and aggressive is arbitrary and continuously ready. It depends a lot on time, location, perception and personal priority. ,

Process, virality, and scattered jokes

His most widely shared bit, ‘Dark Skin and Getting Married,’ was seen millions of times on platforms. While the set resonates with the audience, Saikiran does not see its comedy as a tool for social comments. “I don’t think it is a responsibility to address any issue, this is a instinct. I am a comedian and I process life through my art. A painter can paint about it and I about it I will joke, this is all.

The process of development of jokes, he explains, repetition. “We all have thoughts, and when you share an idea with someone and they laugh at it, it becomes a joke. If no one laughs, it is just an idea. We take comics to mix our ideas and open trial shows, test them, and more than once strengthen our belief that this idea is fun with laughing, they are fine in the show. “Some thoughts, they say, take months to shape, while others immediately descend.

Essentially, not every joke survives. “Absolutely countless [have been scrapped]In my head, I think whatever I tell is funny. But barely one of one hundred jokes makes it for a tour. Comedy career is attached to dead jokes. ,

Since its debut, the Indian stand-up has turned into a cultural event as a niche art. “The size of the audience is exploded. More and more people who have not seen stand-up are coming on the show. Comics are also experimenting with the medium. It is a very exciting time to have a comic in India. ,

For Saikiran, the goal is to make people laugh – wherever they are. “The more personal you get, the more universal you are,” they say. This is a philosophy that has seen him in comedy for more than a decade, and one that will probably continue to shape his work in the coming years.

Saikiran will perform on Medai the stage at Hope College in Coimbatore at 6 pm on February 23. Tickets, Book 499, on Bookmyshow.