Rajiv Thakur from Amritsar, Punjab, is a well-known Indian comedian, actor, and writer who first gained recognition on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and became a familiar face through shows like Comedy Circus and The Kapil Sharma Show. He comes from a theater background, which shows in his strong stage presence and natural comic timing. He’s known for his Punjabi humor, mimicry, and clean comedy style. Over the years, he has also acted in several Punjabi and Hindi films. Recently, Rajiv has also started performing live stand-up comedy.

Rajiv’s Socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rajivthakur007?igsh=MWl2MDg5N2gzajB5bQ==YouTube - https://youtube.com/@rajivthakurofficial?si=VfjhY26JEn5SVIXm

In this episode Vinamre and Rajiv talk about:- From Amritsari food to moving to Mumbai and convincing his parents.- Stand-up vs. comedians, life on The Kapil Sharma Show, and what makes Kapil great.- Life before and after fame, lessons from Comedy Circus, and post-COVID realizations.- Buying a flat in Mumbai, daily routines, and why it’s important to spend on yourself.- The need to reinvent, real-life vs. stage experience, and tips on winning the audience.This one’s packed with life lessons, laughs, and untold stories from The Kapil Sharma Show. Don't miss it.Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

2:10 - Why Amritsari food is special

6:57 - Convincing parents to move to Mumbai

14:10 - Comedians vs. Stand-up comics

20:45 - Why he still does stand-up

23:25 - BTS of The Kapil Sharma Show

26:53 - What makes Kapil Sharma the best

31:45 - Life before vs. after success

36:58 - Learning from mistakes in life

41:23 - Life after Comedy Circus

44:32 - Realizations about life after COVID

51:50 - Favorite Punjabi and Bollywood actors

53:52 - Buying a flat in Mumbai with Kapil Sharma

1:01:15 - Importance of spending on yourself

1:10:24 - His daily routine

1:14:42 - Real life vs. stage experience

1:20:38 - The need to reinvent yourself

1:23:55 - How to win the audience

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