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https://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts 📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(03:23) - Aakash Gupta’s Childhood

(06:28) - Passion for Sports

(10:39) - Performing in Front of the Indian Cricket Team

(22:02) - Reaction When Fans Approach Him for Photos

(24:09) - Does Money Isolate People?

(24:44) - Nice Guy Syndrome

(29:01) - High Standards in Work

(31:56) - College Days

(37:24) - Love for Delhi

(39:01) - Learning Improv Comedy

(44:24) - Red Nose Clowning

(47:06) - Journey of Comicstaan

(1:02:43) - Specialty of Samay Raina

(1:06:02) - Will He Make a Show Like India’s Got Latent?

(1:08:16) - Creative and Physical Burnout

(1:14:22) - How He Writes His Jokes

(1:20:56) - How to Decide Morality in Jokes

(1:21:50) - Punch Up and Punch Down Jokes

(1:25:39) - Is Today’s Audience Sensitive?

(1:30:14) - What Helped Him Become Confident?

(1:32:22) - Tips for Performing Better on Stage

(1:34:43) - How He Met His Wife

(1:42:01) - Biggest Problem in His Relationship

(1:45:08 - International and Indian Audiences

(1:48:05) - How He Makes Money

(1:53:25) - Most Inspiring Comedians

(1:55:16) - Inspiration from Kapil Sharma

(1:57:13) - What’s Special About Zakir Khan?

(2:00:17) - Closing Thoughts

(2:01:51) - Outro

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Aakash Gupta in conversation with Raj Shamani. Aakash is one of the most popular and loved comedians in India, having performed over 500 shows both domestically and internationally. In this episode, you'll get to see not just his funny side but also his candid side, where you’ll get to know the person behind all the jokes. We talked about his childhood, how he wasn’t always confident but gradually developed confidence over the years, his passion for cricket and why he didn’t pursue it professionally, and how he eventually became a comedian. He shared the story of performing in front of the Indian cricket team and cracking jokes about Virat Kohli in his presence. We also discussed his journey to Comicstaan, how he got there, and how the show transformed his life. Towards the end, we discussed the challenges he faced in his marriage and how he overcame them. We also explored the various ways he earns money in comedy, how much he makes from a comedy show and his biggest struggles. The conversation concluded with him talking about the comedians who inspired him the most and why Zakir Khan achieved such phenomenal success. To keep watching more engaging episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

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