Shashi Dhiman - I Feel Stand Up is a Skill that can be Learnt, however, Basic Humour is Necessary (Comedian, India)

I like to share my life stories and incidents with audiences but it is challenging to make them relatable.

1. How and when did you choose comedy as a career? 

I was always very active on stage, be it acting or dancing. My friends encouraged me to do standup as they found my stories very amusing. 

2. What type of content do you enjoy producing the most and is the most challenging? 

I like to share my life stories and incidents with audiences but it is challenging to make them relatable.

3. Do you prefer digital as a medium or do you enjoy doing live gigs more and why? 

I love to do live shows as it is amazing to se the response instantly without any lag or technological glitches.

4. People, who are interested in taking up stand-up comedy as a profession, do they need a funny bone or they can develop one? 

I feel stand up is a skill which can be learnt, however, basic humour is necessary. 

5. How stable is being a stand-up comedian as a profession in India? And what is the future of this profession? 

I think it is growing as a profession. Some people are doing so well that hope exists for a brighter future of comedy in India.

6. What impact do you want to make in this world?

If someone is having a bad day and I can make them smile. That makes me the happiest person.

7. Which is your favourite book and why? 

I read fooled by randomness (Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb) lately and it has become my favourite because it explains that everything in life is basically happening randomly.

Instagram - Shashi Dhiman

Interviewed By - Bhoomika