Vikshitha V Interview
Q. Comedy content looks effortless on Instagram, but what’s actually the hardest part of making people laugh consistently?
I think the most challenging aspect of comedy is that humor is incredibly subjective. Something that feels hilariously relatable to one person may not resonate with someone else at all - and that unpredictability is what makes consistently making people laugh so difficult.
For me, comedy is deeply rooted in observation and experimentation. A large part of my content comes from simply observing people, everyday situations, personality traits, habits, and those small, funny moments we all experience but rarely pause to notice. I find humor in the ordinary.
At the same time, comedy doesn’t allow you to remain stagnant. As a creator, you constantly have to evolve, experiment, and stay creatively alert. I may portray a particular character for a few reels, but I also need to keep discovering new personalities, fresh ideas, and different storytelling styles to ensure the content continues to feel engaging and relevant.
More than anything, I believe consistency in comedy comes from authenticity. When your humor genuinely reflects who you are as a person, people naturally connect with it.
Q. Was there a particular reel or moment that made you feel, "Okay, people are really connecting with my content now?"
I’ve always loved creating content. Even as a child, I would randomly record videos pretending to say, “Hi guys, welcome to my YouTube channel,” so I think that creative instinct always existed within me.
When I started creating content seriously, I honestly had no expectations. I simply began sharing small moments from my life - funny observations, relatable situations, the way my mother reacts in certain scenarios, and little everyday experiences around me. It was all very organic and genuinely reflective of who I am. The moment it truly hit me was when people began commenting things like, “This is literally me,” “My mother does this too,” or “Why is this so accurate?” People started tagging their friends and family saying, “This is so you.” That’s when I realised people weren’t just casually watching my content - they were emotionally connecting with it.
Comedy became a huge part of that connection because relatability naturally brings people together. But over time, I also began opening up about more honest, real-life experiences, and seeing audiences resonate with those vulnerable moments felt incredibly special as well.
As a creator, I think one of the greatest gifts is knowing your audience genuinely connects with you beyond the screen. It made me realise I wasn’t simply posting videos anymore - I was building a community that connected with my humor, my energy, and the way I view the world.
Q. How much of your on-screen personality is the real Vikshitha, and how much is amplified for entertainment?
Honestly, the version people see on-screen is very much who I am in real life as well. Every friend group usually has that one person constantly cracking jokes and making everyone laugh - and I’m definitely that person. I genuinely enjoy humor and entertaining people, so that side of me comes very naturally.
Of course, as a content creator, there are moments when I slightly exaggerate certain expressions or reactions to make a reel more engaging because comedy often requires a little dramatic effect to land perfectly. But the core personality people see online is absolutely real. I also think authenticity is one of the biggest reasons audiences connect with my content. Whether I’m being funny, relatable, or discussing something more personal, I always want viewers to feel like they’re seeing the genuine version of me. Staying true to myself while entertaining people is extremely important to me, so I try my best to remain as raw and natural as possible.
Honestly, the only major difference between on-screen and off-screen Vikshitha is that off-screen, I’m usually wearing glasses and looking slightly nerdier - which is probably why people don’t recognise me immediately sometimes.
Q. Social media trends change so fast - do you prefer following trends or creating content in your own style?
I believe social media is a space where both creativity and trends coexist, so for me, it’s honestly about finding the right balance between the two. I definitely observe trends because they help creators understand what audiences are engaging with at a particular moment, but I never want to create something solely because everyone else is doing it.
The most important thing for me is ensuring that every piece of content still feels authentic to my personality and humor. Even if someone watches my reel for only a few seconds, I want them to instantly recognise it as something uniquely Vikshitha. That individuality matters far more to me than blindly following trends.
I also feel audiences connect more deeply when creators bring their own originality into content rather than simply replicating what already exists online. So even when I participate in a trend, I always ask myself: How can I make this my own? How can I infuse my humor, storytelling style, and creativity into it? At the end of the day, content creation is an endless space for experimentation. One idea can be expressed in countless different ways, and that’s what makes the creative process so exciting.
Q. What’s the funniest or most unexpected reaction you’ve received from followers in real life?
One of the funniest and most unexpected experiences happened in my college canteen. A girl walked up to me and said, “You look really similar to this girl I know online.” So I casually asked her, “Oh really? What does she do?”
She started explaining, “She makes content... really funny reels and all that,” while trying to remember my name - “Deekshita? Vikshitha? Something like that.” Instead of immediately telling her it was me, I got curious and asked, “Oh, so do you like her content?”
And she instantly replied, “Oh my God, she’s really funny and really sweet - you should definitely watch her content!” That moment genuinely made me smile. So eventually, I told her, “Actually... I am Vikshitha.”
She literally stepped back in shock and couldn’t believe it. But the funniest part came right after, when she asked me, “Wait... what are you doing in my college?” And I had to remind her, “Girl... I study here too!” Moments like that feel incredibly wholesome because they remind me that while people may see me online as a creator, I’m also just a regular student balancing engineering and content creation simultaneously.
Q. If Instagram disappeared tomorrow, what kind of creative work would you still want to continue doing?
Honestly, even if Instagram disappeared tomorrow, I don’t think my creativity would disappear with it because creativity has never been tied to a single platform for me.
This is something I haven’t spoken about much before, but I’ve always had very big dreams for myself. I want to explore larger opportunities, challenge myself creatively, travel, meet new people, and build something truly meaningful in life. Whether that eventually happens through acting, entertainment, films, long-form storytelling, or something completely unexpected - I know I want to create something impactful. And honestly, it’s not just a dream I hope for. Deep down, I genuinely believe I will achieve it. I’m someone who believes in dreaming fearlessly. Sometimes even I pause and think, “How am I dreaming this big with so much confidence?” But then I remind myself that if I’m capable of envisioning something so deeply, I’m also capable of working hard enough to make it real.
At the end of the day, Instagram is simply a platform. Creativity is a part of who I am. No matter where life takes me, I know I’ll continue creating, evolving, and exploring opportunities that genuinely excite me. And hopefully, one day, I’ll look back at this interview and smile knowing this was only the beginning.
Q. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start content creation but feels camera-shy or scared of judgment?
I get asked this question very often - “How are you so confident on camera?” And honestly, I always say the same thing: nobody begins confidently. I don’t think there’s a single creator who looked into a camera for the first time and instantly felt completely natural. Feeling awkward or camera-shy is absolutely normal - it’s part of the process.
Even today, there are moments when I still feel slightly camera-conscious. But eventually, you realise the internet has practically seen every version of you already, so there’s no point overthinking every tiny detail. When it comes to judgment, one thing I’ve truly learned is that people will always have opinions no matter what you do. If you succeed, people judge you. If you fail, people judge you. And especially when you’re trying something new, criticism becomes inevitable. But you simply cannot allow fear of judgment to stop you from pursuing something you genuinely enjoy. I’ll be completely honest - your initial videos may feel awkward. People around you might make comments like, “Oh, she’s trying to become an influencer now.” But confidence is built through consistency.
The more you create, the more comfortable and natural it becomes. And one thing I would genuinely tell every aspiring creator is this: stop comparing your level one to someone else’s level hundred. Everyone has different timelines, different journeys, and different ways of growing. Instead of comparing yourself to others, compare yourself to who you were a month ago or even a year ago. That progress matters far more.
If there’s one thing I’d want people to take away from my journey, it’s this -never allow fear or other people’s opinions to decide your future. Sometimes the very thing you’re most afraid to try becomes the thing that changes your entire life.
Bio:
Hi, I’m Vikshitha, someone who strongly believes that no matter how messy, chaotic, or hard life gets, you still have to laugh through it (because humor is honestly my favorite coping mechanism). I love turning everyday moments, random observations, family chaos, and relatable situations into comedy. I’m basically that one friend in every group who’s always making people laugh, telling stories, and somehow finding comedy in the most unexpected situations. While I play multiple characters online, I’m also deeply interested in the fascinating world of VLSI. So yes, I play with characters online and chips in real life. I’m someone with really big dreams and an even bigger belief that life has so much more in store. I want to explore opportunities, create meaningful things, go places, and achieve something truly big one day. Until then, I’ll keep creating, keep dreaming fearlessly, and probably keep making fun of my own life along the way.
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