Episode 160 - Gaurav Kapoor’s Stories are Way Too Dark for India | Raw & Real

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In episode 160 of PG Radio, we dive into the comedic world of stand-up comedian Gaurav Kapoor @GauravKapoor . This engaging conversation spans a variety of topics, the story behind Gaurav's popular "No Ball" bit, and his unexpected journey into NIFT and Journalism and a lot more. The episode showcases Gaurav's sharp wit as he shares corporate stories, family jokes, and his venture into dark humor. Gaurav Kapoor @GauravKapoor is a prominent Indian stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit and relatable humor. He has gained popularity for his observations on Indian culture, family dynamics, and everyday situations, often infusing his acts with cleverly crafted dark humor. Gaurav's comedic style is characterized by his engaging storytelling and ability to find humor in the mundane aspects of life. His works includes popular bits like "No Ball" and appearances on comedy shows, including the "Pretty Good Roast Show." With his talent for blending social commentary with laughter, Gaurav has established himself as a notable figure in the Indian comedy scene, entertaining audiences with his fresh take on familiar experiences. This is what we talked about: 00:00 - NRI Indians v/s non-NRI Indians 06:20 - Story behind the bit - "No Ball" 08:46 - Dark humour by Gaurav 12:25 - How did Gaurav get into NIFT? 13:42 - Corporate Stories 19:20 - Prakhar's CA articleship story 23:15 - When Gaurav tried to interview Subramanian Swamy 30:05 - What Happens in a room filled with Comics? 34:00 - Gaurav's Family jokes 36:55 - Therapy stories 40:20 - Pretty Good Roast Show and the controversial episode 42:04 - Gaurav's favourite Stand-Up comic and talking about Gaurav Gupta