Shyam and Dhruv

ex: What was the turning point that made you feel, “Okay, this is going big”?

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Shyam and Dhruv: By the time we released our 15th or 16th video, we had met our first fan, and that's when the impact truly started to take hold. People began approaching us, our videos were being widely shared in WhatsApp groups, and we started gaining meaningful recognition. That was the moment we felt we had accomplished something significant. Another key milestone was our first brand collaboration. It was then that we realised that this could become a viable source of income. That was the point at which we understood that this journey was growing into something far bigger than we had imagined.

ex: If reels were banned tomorrow, what would you start instead?

Shyam and Dhruv: We have experience performing comedy in both short and long formats, with a strong understanding of how to craft and deliver a humorous narrative. Our journey began during rehearsals for our college drama festival, and while we thrive in the digital space, our roots are firmly planted in live performance. If reels were to disappear tomorrow, we'd return to the stage, but the content would always live on.

ex: What's the story behind the name Funcho? How did it come about?

Shyam and Dhruv: Initially, our name was "Funchod,” inspired by All India Bakchod. However, we later realized that creating non-abusive content under a name that carried an abusive tone wouldn't be the right fit. So, we decided to drop the 'd' and rebranded ourselves as "Funcho.”

ex: How do you deal with creative differences (if any) while working as a duo?