Niranjan Mondal Interview
Q. You’ve built a massive audience through humor as @laughtersane. How did your content journey begin, and did you ever imagine it would evolve into storytelling and series creation?
Honestly, it all started with just trying to make people laugh in under 30 seconds, anything that could lighten someone’s mood. I never really thought beyond that at first. But as the audience grew, so did the expectations. People started connecting not just with the jokes, but with the characters, the emotions behind them.
That’s when the shift happened. I realized humor could be the doorway but storytelling; layered, emotional and sometimes raw could be the destination. That’s how we moved from short-form comedy to narrative series like Sutkikando. It was risky, but incredibly fulfilling.
Did I imagine it would go this far? Not at all. But once I saw how stories could create real impact while still carrying humor, there was no turning back.
Q. Your reels often blend sarcasm, wit, and relatability. How do you balance staying fresh while also staying authentic to your voice?
It's tricky. The internet moves fast, trends get old in a day, and everyone’s looking for the next big twist. But for me, staying fresh doesn’t mean chasing every trend; it means filtering trends through my own voice.
Sarcasm, wit, and relatability..those aren’t just tools, they’re me. Freshness comes from observing life the way your mom reacts to your late night snack raids, or how we all become philosophers after heartbreak. As long as I stay observant and honest, the content stays both fresh and authentic.
Q. From short comic sketches to conceptualizing a long-form horror series, how did MECHO happen, and what sparked the idea?
After years of doing short comic sketches, I started feeling this itch..like, what if we pushed the format? What if humor wasn’t the only emotion we played with? I’ve always loved horror, not the jump scare kind, but the kind that slowly crawls under your skin and makes you question what’s real. So the idea was: What if I could blend that unsettling feeling with my world where characters feel real, flawed, and kind of funny even in darkness?
From there, Mecho happened..it just snowballed. I started writing, sketching visuals, building a universe where everyday pain turns into supernatural chaos.
Q. MECHO deals with psychological suspense and hidden truths. How did you approach the concept creatively to keep it both thrilling and grounded?
With MECHO, the goal was never just to scare..it was to unsettle.
Horror suspense works best when the horror isn’t just outside you..it’s inside you. So creatively, I approached MECHO less like a horror show and more like an emotional autopsy. What are people hiding? What happens when the things we bury start surfacing in strange, unexplainable ways?
To keep it thrilling, I leaned into the atmosphere: lighting, sound design, silence that lingers too long. But to keep it grounded, I focused on characters. Every twist had to come from who they are, not just what’s happening to them.
And once I tapped into that, the story wrote itself.
Q. This series is your shift from front-camera humor to behind-the-scenes narrative design. What did you enjoy most about creating a scripted universe?
Honestly, stepping behind the camera felt like discovering a whole new superpower.
It’s like building a world, deciding how it breathes, how it breaks, and how it hides its truth.
What I enjoyed most was the layering. Writing a scene where silence says more than dialogue. Placing an object in the background that means nothing in episode one but everything in episode four.
And weirdly, it made me appreciate humor even more..because timing, rhythm, and emotional beats are just as crucial in horror and drama.
So yeah, the most rewarding part? Creating something that lives beyond the punchline.
Q. What do you think today’s audiences are hungry for when it comes to web storytelling, and how does MECHO speak to that?
MECHO gives them the thrill, but also the emotional residue.
That blend of tension, emotional honesty, and bold storytelling is what I think the audience is hungry for right now. And it’s what I want to keep serving.
Q. Looking ahead, do you see yourself continuing in this direction, maybe creating more shows, or exploring other genres like drama or dark comedy?
100%. It's just the beginning.
This shift into narrative storytelling unlocked something in me..like I finally found a space where I could pour every version of myself: the humor, the pain, the weird thoughts I used to keep to myself. So yes, I see myself creating more shows. Not just horror, I’m really drawn to drama, dark comedy, even slice of life stuff that hits you when you least expect it.
I think audiences are ready for layered stories that don’t stick to one mood. Life isn’t one genre..why should our stories be?
Bio:
Niranjan Mondal, popularly known by his screen name Laughtersane, is one of Bengal’s most beloved digital creators, known for his sharp observational comedy, rooted storytelling, and hilariously real characters that mirror everyday life. With over 1 million followers across platforms and content that consistently goes viral, Laughtersane has carved out a distinct niche for himself in the Indian comedy landscape.
What started as casual home-shot sketches has evolved into full-fledged performances, where Niranjan transforms into a variety of characters—often with the help of impeccable makeup and costume work—all brought to life with a distinctly Bengali flair. His signature? Relatable family tropes, ghost vs. mom showdowns, nosy neighbors, and the gloriously chaotic beauty of Bengali households.
Beyond just laughs, Niranjan’s content is built on authenticity. He’s vocal about the emotional highs and lows of being a creator, and brings a refreshingly unfiltered perspective to social media—where he’s celebrated not just for his wit, but for his vulnerability. Whether it’s through a trending reel or a candid post on Threads, he remains deeply connected to his audience.
From the lanes of Kolkata to timelines across the country, Laughtersane isn’t just creating content—he’s creating a movement of humor that feels personal, cultural, and deeply human.
Interviewed by: Rupal Kargeti
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