The year is coming to a close and the trend that started last year has witnessed even greater momentum this year i:e Comedy!
Digital entertainment platforms are either coming up with original content or tying up with channels or content aggregators to broadcast shows.
There are digital entertainment apps which give access to the audience to watch some great comedy shows. It not only helps change the mood, but the journey to home also becomes fun. There are a few comedy shows and films which tops the list on digital platforms.
The Kapil Sharma Show- SonyLIV– Comedian and host Kapil Sharma interacts with celebrity guests who make an appearance on the show to promote their latest films while keeping the audience in peals of laughter with his wit and humour.
Maid In India- Web Talkies– The show ‘Maid In India’ revolves around Priyanka, a tech-savvy, social media-addicted maid, who is Dubai returned, owns a Nano and speaks her mind, who with her iPhone and witty solutions, helps her mistress face the highs and the lows, the yes’s and the no’s of life with aplomb. Played by actress Flora Saini, this show is one of the most popular series of Web Talkies.
Shaadi Boys- Voot- The show revolves around three boys and their hilarious journey during their first break in the Shaadi business. By a stroke of luck, they discovered the perfect place to ‘showcase’ their talent, make big bucks and score ‘chicks’!
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah – SonyLIV- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is an Indian sitcom. The story revolves around the residents of a housing society, helping each other find solutions when they face common real-life challenges and get involved in sticky situations.
Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa – Yfilms- This web series by Y Films focuses on innocent questions about sex that all of us had as kids. In the first episode, Pappu, a 6-year-old kid asks his father about masturbation. The father dodges the question initially, but realizes that it’s only wise to have a transparent conversation about sex and all things related with his child. This series certainly encourages sex education which has always been a taboo in our society.
Brahman Naman – Netflix – Brahman Naman is a comedy film set in the 80’s and revolves around the misadventures of Naman and his friends in their quest to lose their virginity.
Honest Indian Series- AIB, YouTube- In ‘Honest Indian’ series, they emphasize on the subtext that lies behind common Indian social conventions and mannerisms. The honest series… like wedding, Diwali, Flight…. shows the other side of the coin for India… the one that exists abut we refuse to accept.