Anuvab Pal
Writing
Biography
Anuvab Pal (born 27 April 1976) is an Indian stand up comedian, screenwriter, playwright and novelist. Anuvab is a veteran on the circuit, having performed all over India and cities such as London, New York, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore. He remains the only Indian comedian invited to perform by Harvard University. Anuvab has had three stand-up specials that began in Mumbai and played to sold-out houses around the world: The Empire and The Nation Wants To Know , which sold out 3 shows in New York City in record time. His latest special, Alive at 40, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. He has performed for several corporates and conducts workshops as well, with an emphasis on creativity, He has written the 2007 Bollywood movie, 'Loins Of Punjab', and 2009's 'The President Is Coming'. He is a theatre writer as well, and has several plays to his credit which have played in India and New York, and contributes a column to the ET. He hosted a successful humour podcast 'Our Last Week' with actor Kunal Roy Kapoor, and is currently a recurring guest on one of the most popular humour podcasts in the world, 'The Bugle', hosted by Andy Zaltzman.
Known For
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
QI
Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire? is the third Sky HISTORY original series featuring historian and writer Al Murray and his comedic alter ego, The Pub Landlord. In each location, Al pairs up with a local comedian to explore the history of British colonial rule and its legacy.
Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?
Going Viral Pvt. Ltd is a company where hopeful Indians come with their dreams and money - to do the one thing everyone aspires to - become famous by going viral. Can this firm win over social media? Or will it all end in disaster?
Going Viral Pvt. Ltd.
Six young contestants undergo bizarre tests and stop at nothing to top the list of the young faces responsible for shaping 'The New India' and eventually meet George Bush.
The President Is Coming
Farhaz, a top chef from Bangladesh, and Basundhara, a middle-class Indian woman who runs a home catering service, come together as they share a common passion—food.
Ahaa Re
Three friends who have grown up together in the same building in Mumbai are affected, in different ways, by a dead body found 200 kms away in a lake. As they fight for their friendship, they can't escape the ugly truth racing towards them.
Pune Highway
Documentary on stand-up comedy in India and the larger context of contemporary Indian humour.
I Am Offended
The British came to India, gave Anuvab a colonial accent and then left again. Join one of India’s top comics on a journey to understanding the original Brexit.
Anuvab Pal: The Empire
Set in a bar, the story revolves around witty banter, secrets, and an unpredictable turn of events.
Badminton
What is it like to be ageing men in contemporary young India? On one side, Indian uncles shouting. On the other side, selfies and Snapchat. Anuvab Pal tells us how middle aged Indian men delude themselves into wanting to be younger, and the tragedies that await them. As seen through his life as India’s most senior stand up comedian (pun intended). Who said tragedy isn't comedy?