Not sure if you have seen Vir Das (the last set of shows were called “walking on broken das” I think. I saw him at the ncpa and thought he was outstanding too. His cracks were more local (local politics, local culture, local cineama, etc) so lots of people (especially the elderly in the audience) loved him. I thought that was different because an Indian was changing Mumbai’s night life or helping Mumbai’s nighlife make head way.

Other than that, I think you are quite funny.

Do try and change your promoter because his action did bring in good traffic to the website and the negative comments. Or at least send him to an online marketting workshop (and make a joke about it!).

All the best,
Kunal

You did great disservice to your comedian by posting on this website. Your action resulted in more traffic being diverted to it and more people reading your stupid comment. This will affect your sales.

Otherwise, I don’t resort to name calling, your comment speaks for your looney tunes. Wait, I will give you a counter-threat in my post - if I ever get a negative post from you on this website or any other, I’ll use my network to make sure you and your partners are not able to schedule any more shows in Asia or Australia. Anyways, I am keenly looking forward to see what you albino kids can do when you are not sitting continents away (except threaten people over the net)

Naomi and all readers, don’t worry a bit about the dumb f’s threat. Go to youtube and enjoy Osho’s discourse

Kunal

It’s great to divide opinion a little.. creates a talking point. But I really have to take KUNAL to task. My jokes are not stolen. The reference to Osho is interesting because I was made aware of his schtick by an Indian friend only recently, having performed my example of Australian vernacular for some years.

It’s true that we both parody the excessive usage of the F word in English, but in very different ways. Osho presents a grammatical deconstruction of the lexeme and its various inflections- very funny… I tell a story sans commentary (for about three and a half minutes, not half an hour!). Other than that there is very little in common. I suppose it’s an obvious topic.

The bulk of my show is related to my own life experience- true stories and anecdotal observation. I can assure you Kunal that I am neither a body snatcher nor a poltergeist.

Having got that off my chest, Id like to thank everyone who made it along to the shows. I ignored all warnings about ‘Indian conservatism’ and treated my audiences as world-wise open minded intelligent people with an ability to distinguish irony. My faith was not misplaced. After 12 trips to India over 25 years I was confident that Mumbaikers would bring their keen sense of humour to the gig.

It was an absolute blast and I hope to see you all again.

I would be EXTREMELY careful about allegations you make regarding someone’s professionalism. By falsely accusing Jonathan Atherton of ’stealing most of his jokes’ you have actually committed act of defamation which while only punishable under common law does open you up to being sued by our legal team. I have passed your remarks to them. Do not think you cannot be traced and the internet is anonymous, your email and many other personal details are freely available.

At this stage however, I will accept a fulsome apology and a promise never to repeat the libel.

Naomi - I suggest you remove his comment IMMEDIATELY because of the legal implications of hosting it on your blog. While we are good friends and it will not be taken further on this occasion, however as a journalist you will no doubt take pride and understand the importance of accuracy, truth and maintaining a libel- free blog.

As you know Naomi my team spend alot of time and money bringing over the world’s best comedians to Mumbai and I cannot believe for a second you are stupid enough to take the word of some retarded ****-knuckle with the intellect of a flea. Do you honest think my world class acts could reach the top of their profession and travel the globe entertaining thousands of people with ’stolen jokes’? Seriously…have you lost your mind?

Other than that, thank you for the review it was fair and balanced. Subjective comments on the quality of the act are always welcome, straightforward libel is not. I suggest a spot of blog housecleaning is in order.

Regards

Quill
Promoter - International Stand-up Comedy

You need to take spirituality seriously.

The f*** joke!! its been around for ages and done by a millions of comics. Even if Osho came up, which I highly doubt….so what?

And coffee can be special…….on a first date or with a friend you haven’t seen in years, not every Friday/Saturday night. I’d much rather go party on the weekend than sip coffee. If you really think that CCD is the pinnacle weekend entertainment…..well, you need to get out more.