In another episode of WION E-Club, Indian comedy pioneer Papa CJ gets candid about his new tour, "Still Standing Up." He also shares insights on the current state of stand-up comedy in India, what it takes to be a comic in today's world, and the motivation to keep going. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of comedy with one of India's earliest and most beloved comedians, in conversation with WION's Kriti Tulsiani.
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Papa CJ on 'still standing up,' the Indian comedy scene & more

<p>Trevor Noah bid his goodbye to 'The Daily Show' and took a few minutes to thank fans and Black women during his final sign-off from the show.&nbsp;<br />
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Noah recalled his early days as the host of the popular show and how it took them time to find enough people to fill up the audience.&nbsp;<br />
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"I'm grateful to you, every single one of you," Noah said in a clip released ahead of the airing of his final show. “I remember when we started the show, we couldn’t get enough people to fill an audience.”<br />
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Noah added that comedy too was hard and in his initial days as a comedian, he was used to seeing empty seats at his shows. He said that because of these experiences he never took the audience for granted.&nbsp;<br />
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“Every seat that has ever been filled to watch something that I’m doing, I always appreciate ’cause I know the empty seat that sits behind it, so thank you,” he continued. "Thank you to the people who watch, the people who share the clips, everyone who’s had an opinion, everyone who’s been kind enough and gracious enough."&nbsp;<br />
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The comedian also thanked his harshest critics and slyly added, "We still got the ratings."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He then switched his focus and gave a special shoutout to Black women.<br />
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"Ive often been credited with having these grand ideas,"&nbsp;the host said. "Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think has shaped me, nourished me, and informed me? My mom, my grand, my aunts, all these Black women in my life."</p>

<p>He continued by saying that he tells people if they want to learn about America, they should ask Black women because, "unlike everybody else, Black women cannot afford to fuck around and find out."</p>

<p>“Black people understand how hard it is when things go bad,” Noah added. "When things go bad, Black people know that it gets worse for them. But Black women, in particular, they know what shit is."</p>

<p>The popular TV host concluded his farewell speech with some advice. "If you truly want to know what to do or how to do it, or maybe the best way or the most equitable way, talk to Black women,” Noah said. “They are a lot of the reasons that I’m here."&nbsp;</p>


Trevor Noah bid his goodbye to 'The Daily Show' and took a few minutes to thank fans and Black women during his final sign-off from the show. Noah recalled his early days as the host of the popular show and how it took them time to find enough people to fill up the audience.

Trevor Noah bid his goodbye to 'The Daily Show' and took a few minutes to thank fans and Black women during his final sign-off from the show. Noah recalled his early days as the host of the popular show and how it took them time to find enough people to fill up the audience. "I'm grateful to you, every single one of you," Noah said in a clip released ahead of the airing of his final show. “I remember when we started the show, we couldn’t get enough people to fill an audience.” Noah added that comedy too was hard and in his initial days as a comedian, he was used to seeing empty seats at his shows. He said that because of these experiences he never took the audience for granted. “Every seat that has ever been filled to watch something that I’m doing, I always appreciate ’cause I know the empty seat that sits behind it, so thank you,” he continued. "Thank you to the people who watch, the people who share the clips, everyone who’s had an opinion, everyone who’s been kind enough and gracious enough." The comedian also thanked his harshest critics and slyly added, "We still got the ratings." Trevor gives thanks to the fans who supported him over the last seven years and the Black women who shaped his life. pic.twitter.com/p2VpOkSm4T — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) December 9, 2022 × He then switched his focus and gave a special shoutout to Black women. "Ive often been credited with having these grand ideas," the host said. "Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think has shaped me, nourished me, and informed me? My mom, my grand, my aunts, all these Black women in my life." He continued by saying that he tells people if they want to learn about America, they should ask Black women because, "unlike everybody else, Black women cannot afford to fuck around and find out." “Black people understand how hard it is when things go bad,” Noah added. "When things go bad, Black people know that it gets worse for them. But Black women, in particular, they know what shit is." The popular TV host concluded his farewell speech with some advice. "If you truly want to know what to do or how to do it, or maybe the best way or the most equitable way, talk to Black women,” Noah said. “They are a lot of the reasons that I’m here."

Trevor Noah thanks the audience and Black women in his final sign-off from 'The Daily Show'

<p>Feeling the blues during the times of coronavirus? It’s completely fine to be angry and irritated because your favourite comedian had to cancel his comedy tour.<br />
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With the pandemic forcing people to stay indoors and ensure maximum safety by avoiding fun activities like attending a live comedy show, social distancing can be tough. But don’t you worry, if you can’t go to a comedy show, the laughs can come to you. Here are 5 comedy specials that you can stream and enjoy to your heart’s content.</p>

<p><b>Vir Das - 'For India'</b></p>

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India’s most popular comedian Vir Das has the most authentic insight into the Indian diaspora. Get set to smile from ear to ear as Vir makes you see Parle G and Old Monk in a whole new light along with dropping truth bombs in some hard-hitting political satire., Leaving ample food for thought in his hour-long Netflix special, here’s a show that will make you say “It Happens only in India”.</p>

<p><b>Naveen Richard - 'Relatively Relatable'</b></p>

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<p>Amazon Prime Video’s new stand-up special under Amazon Funnies, sees Naveen perform an incredible set on observational comedy. After a fabulous performance as the awkward and frustrated Pankaj in Pushpavalli, Naveen takes you by surprise with a sweet reminder of the simple and innocent moments that one goes through every single day.</p>

<p><b>Kanan Gill and Kenny Sebastian - 'Sketchy Behaviour'</b></p>

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<p>If you think we’re living in an apocalyptic time, wait till you see this show. With a hysterical set of absurd sketch comedy, this hour-long show on Amazon Prime Video will remind you of the people who you certainly want to practice social distancing with.</p>

<p><b>Rohan Joshi - 'Wake n Bake'</b></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xM8S5SmeQus" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>While we sit in self-isolation, Rohan’s first stand-up special will help push the envelope to be more self-aware. Delivering some good laughs in his quirky style, this one-hour hilarious special on Amazon Prime Video is all you need to crack you up.</p>

<p><b>Trevor Noah - 'Son of Patricia'</b></p>

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<p>After much anticipation of wanting the Daily Show host to put a tick mark/check next to his tour to India, people were disheartened to hear about the cancellation. As disappointing this news was, it’s a great time to revisit the comic’s previous work with this Netflix special and hope for an even more exciting show once this storm has passed.<br />
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There are many more hilarious specials where our favourite comedians are just waiting to make you laugh and ease your worries. So, stream away, because we could all use a laugh right now!&nbsp;</p>

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Feeling the blues during the times of coronavirus? It’s completely fine to be angry and irritated because your favourite comedian had to cancel his comedy tour. With the pandemic forcing people to stay indoors and ensure maximum safety by avoiding fun activities like attending a live comedy show, social distancing can be tough.

Feeling the blues during the times of coronavirus? It’s completely fine to be angry and irritated because your favourite comedian had to cancel his comedy tour. With the pandemic forcing people to stay indoors and ensure maximum safety by avoiding fun activities like attending a live comedy show, social distancing can be tough. But don’t you worry, if you can’t go to a comedy show, the laughs can come to you. Here are 5 comedy specials that you can stream and enjoy to your heart’s content. Vir Das - 'For India' India’s most popular comedian Vir Das has the most authentic insight into the Indian diaspora. Get set to smile from ear to ear as Vir makes you see Parle G and Old Monk in a whole new light along with dropping truth bombs in some hard-hitting political satire., Leaving ample food for thought in his hour-long Netflix special, here’s a show that will make you say “It Happens only in India”. Naveen Richard - 'Relatively Relatable' Amazon Prime Video’s new stand-up special under Amazon Funnies, sees Naveen perform an incredible set on observational comedy. After a fabulous performance as the awkward and frustrated Pankaj in Pushpavalli, Naveen takes you by surprise with a sweet reminder of the simple and innocent moments that one goes through every single day. Kanan Gill and Kenny Sebastian - 'Sketchy Behaviour' If you think we’re living in an apocalyptic time, wait till you see this show. With a hysterical set of absurd sketch comedy, this hour-long show on Amazon Prime Video will remind you of the people who you certainly want to practice social distancing with. Rohan Joshi - 'Wake n Bake' While we sit in self-isolation, Rohan’s first stand-up special will help push the envelope to be more self-aware. Delivering some good laughs in his quirky style, this one-hour hilarious special on Amazon Prime Video is all you need to crack you up. Trevor Noah - 'Son of Patricia' After much anticipation of wanting the Daily Show host to put a tick mark/check next to his tour to India, people were disheartened to hear about the cancellation. As disappointing this news was, it’s a great time to revisit the comic’s previous work with this Netflix special and hope for an even more exciting show once this storm has passed. There are many more hilarious specials where our favourite comedians are just waiting to make you laugh and ease your worries. So, stream away, because we could all use a laugh right now!

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Papa CJ on 'still standing up,' the Indian comedy scene & more

Trevor Noah thanks the audience and Black women in his final sign-off from 'The Daily Show'

Vir Das to Trevor Noah: 5 stand-up comedy specials to catch-up on if you're missing live comedy