'Lot of jokes strike me on stage'

Comedian Urooj Ashfaq is undeniably one of the brightest gems in the contemporary Indian comedy scene. Before she tickles Hyderabad's funny bones on March 15, she tells CE, 'Honesty, consistency, and risk-taking make a good comedian'

- NITIKA KRISHNA

HE'S like the girl-next-door in a rom-com — sweet, bubbly, and effortlessly funny. But when she steps on stage, she's all that and more — witty, sarcastic, and downright brilliant. You guessed it right! It's Urooj Ashfaq, one of India's best comedians. Attend her show, and you won't just laugh in the moment — you'll be chuckling long after it ends.

Ahead of her show It's Funny To Me on March 15 at KLN Prasad Auditorium, Red Hills, the comedian candidly speaks to CE about her journey, why she chose comedy over acting, and more.

Excerpts

Are you looking forward to performing in Hyderabad?

Oh yes, absolutely! I think the audience here is really enthusiastic and this will make the show better.

How has your journey been?

Well, I've spent my entire 20s doing comedy. I'm 29 now and as a child I was a real attention-seeker. I would make up funny songs and perform in front of everyone.