Women In Comedy

SXSW ‘Hysterical’ Review: Hilarious, Incisive, Heartbreaking Account Of Women In Comedy, That Extends Beyond The Stage

SXSW ‘Hysterical’ Review: Hilarious, Incisive, Heartbreaking Account Of Women In Comedy, That Extends Beyond The Stage

You'll laugh but it'll also break your heart! Read More

The Stark Plight Of Women In Comedy Is Highlighted In This Twitter Thread. Female Comics Get Rape Threats Far Too Often

A motley mix of rape threats and sexual violence Read More

Mallika Dua: “Our Attention Is Finally Going Somewhere Other Than Bollywood Or Cricket!”

Turning her dream into reality, Mallika Dua was initially cynical about making a living out of comedy. Read More

Punya Arora: “I Once Got Wrapped In The Mic Cord — It Was Pretty Hilarious”

Breaking stereotypes with her humour is what she knows best! Read More

Sumukhi Suresh: “Women Tell Me To Take It Down A Notch, Otherwise I Won’t Find A Suitable Boy’

Stand-up comic and Improv artist, Sumukhi Suresh, recognises the gender biases amongst the audience but has hope that things are changing. Read More

Kaneez Surka: “When People Say Indians Aren’t Funny, I’m Like Are You FREAKIN’ Kidding Me?!”

One of India's first female improvisers says it is exceptional content that will get you laughs, not your gender. Read More

Radhika Vaz: “I Flirted With A Couple, Who Were Father And Daughter. I Creeped Myself Out”

Considered to be one of this generation's leading feminist voice, Radhika Vaz is both a laugh riot and a champion of women's rights. Read More

Vasu Primlani: “A Woman Threatened To Slap Me. I Said, Don’t! It Turns Me On!”

One of India's pioneering female comedians, there's so much more to her than just making people laugh out loud. Read More