Atul Khatri, top stand-up comedian in India, talks about writing jokes, the structure of a joke, the purpose of standup comedy, delivery, constructing a comedy special and the economics of a comedy show.

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TIMELINE

0:00 Introduction

1:24 Purpose of Comedy

7:30 Are Comedians Born Funny?

11:59 Standup Comedy 101: The Structure of a Joke

16:50 Standup Comedy 101: Delivery

19:17 Standup Comedy 101: Writing Jokes

24:45 Standup Comedy 101: Grabbing The Audience’s Attention

27:46 Comparing Audiences

31:20 Standup Comedy 101: Open Mics

33:39 How To Construct A Comedy Special?

35:06 The Economics of a Comedy Show

40:09 Evolution of Comedy in India

44:56 Why Don’t Comedy Troupes Last in India?

47:10 Lego Interpretation

47:42 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life

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