Avinash Lohana (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 22, 2016)

Mirror (Sept 12) had reported that Sumeet Vyas who featured in the hit web series, Permanent Roommates, has been roped in to inject fresh humour in Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza because Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh's gags were no longer working. Now, we hear that Ssumier Pasricha, popularly known as 'Pammi aunty', will also join the show in his avatar as the quintessential Punjabi gossip queen, phone conversations and all.

Confirming the news Ssumier says, "The makers wanted to incorporate a 'Pammi aunty' segment. I won't be 'roasting' the guests, but will irritate host Mona Singh, followed by a fun interaction with the guests. I've been shooting since last Monday."

He admits that his fictional character has become bigger than his real personality but he's happy Pammi aunty is being appreciated. "But I will maintain a fine balance and won't be making a monkey of Pammi aunty by taking her everywhere," he says.

His first episode was with Prabhu Dheva and Sonu Sood who were on the show to promote their film Tutak Tutak Tutiya. Since Sonu is a Punjabi, they mostly conversed in that language even though Prabhu Dheva didn't understand much of it. "Actually, we weren't even following a script, it was mostly impromptu, it's impossible to script such shows," reasons Ssumier.