After getting my BA (LLB) degree, I was hoping to crack the UPSC exams, but that didn’t work out. Then I worked at the Supreme Court for some time, later started a business but I felt there was something amiss. I used to visit the comedy clubs where I performed once, and I was told I should do more sets as humour comes naturally to me. So, I started doing gigs and gained great response and love from the audiences.

I believe in creating content that entertains all. My acts comprise anecdotes, so the language might have a couple of phrases from my birthplace and workplace, Meerut and Delhi respectively, but the content is relatable to all. If a joke must be changed according to each city, it is not even worth performing, or uploading online.

When I signed the film (Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar), I thought it would be a challenge to perform a comic role with lines and punches written by someone else. But it turned out to be easy as Luv sir’s (director Luv Ranjan) writing and his way of delivering a punch is quite like mine. Our thought process was in sync, so he gave his best punches to my character.

I acted in a couple of theatre plays in school, but never had any other training in acting. When we began shooting, Ranbir (Kapoor) was my biggest supporter and taught me a lot during the scenes. Since most of my scenes were with him, he used to help me wherever I got stuck. Even off-screen, we shared a good rapport.

This city’s craze for entertainment is unbelievable. I don’t know if there are any other cities where we have had shows that begin at 9 pm. And the love people shower us with is so immense and warm, I love coming to the city and perform.

1. Write a lot of content. Try and test it in front of friends or at open mics

2. Don’t rush. One video rarely makes a stand-up comedian an overnight sensation, it takes years of performances to get there

3. Know your audience. If a joke you feel is brilliant but doesn’t work with the people, let it go