How to Handle Stage Fear as a New Comedian
By Niranjan Pathak Introduction: The Night I Forgot My Name There I was, standing under bright lights for the first time. Microphone in hand. Crowd staring. My brain went blank. I forgot my own name. I literally introduced myself as “Hi, I’m… wait, one second…” That’s when I realized stage fear isn’t a small thing. […]
Why Timing Is Everything in Stand-Up Comedy
By Niranjan Pathak Timing. The Invisible Superpower of Comedy You can have the best jokes, cleverest writing, and killer punchlines, but if your timing is off, you’re finished faster than Maggi noodles in an Indian hostel. Timing in stand-up is not just about saying words at the right moment. It’s about creating rhythm, tension, and […]
The Truth About Stand-Up Comedy: A Newbie’s Journey
By Niranjan Pathak So You Think You’re Funny? Everyone has that one friend who says, “Bro, tu toh bada funny hai, stand-up kar le!”And if you don’t have that friend, bad news, you’re probably not that funny. When I first started, I had no clue what I was doing. I used to crack jokes at […]