“After finishing school, I walked into Loyola College with one dream – that I would someday become a star. Loyola had this aura. At that time, almost every second name in cinema seemed to emerge from there, and I wanted to be part of that legacy.

I chose Mathematics for my undergrad, followed by an MBA from the same institution. Yet, deep down, numbers and management never stirred my soul the way laughter did.

After graduation, I tried exploring the unconventional, like radio jockeying, anchoring. But back then, opportunities in those fields were scarce. To sustain myself, I took up a sales job.

Each day, however, felt like I was drifting farther from who I truly was. Because wherever I went, people remembered one thing about me and that was I could always make them laugh. On stage at college, I never failed to light up the room. People often questioned why I pursued an MBA when comedy was clearly my calling.

In 2016, when stand-up comedy was just beginning to carve its space in India, I decided to take the plunge. By 2017, open mic nights at pubs and restaurants became breeding grounds for fresh voices. The crowds were small, uncertain, and yet magical. Slowly, YouTube emerged, and with it, a new wave of recognition. For the first time, comedians were acknowledged as artists in their own right, outside the shadow of cinema.

My family, understandably, was skeptical. Stand-up didn’t look like a “career.” They worried not because they needed my support, but because they feared for my future. Still, I pressed on, quitting my job to pursue comedy full-time.

For nearly a decade now, I have lived in this space, crafting jokes, performing countless shows, and even taking up small roles that left lasting impressions.

Comedy is unpredictable, subjective at its core. Some laugh, some don’t. But therein lies its beauty. During Covid, I shifted to online shows, an experiment that kept the connection alive even when stages went dark. Today, I continue to stand with peers I deeply admire, each of us carving our own unique path.

It may be uncertain, but in every laugh I create, I find proof that I’m exactly where I belong!”