Indian audience is reactive and very generous" - says Sharul Channa as she returns with her new show 'Saree, these are just jokes!
Updated On: 21 March, 2026 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzz
Sharul Channa talks Indian audiences, saree identity & live shows in Mumbai & Pune.

Sharul Channa
1. You’ve performed in India before - how have Indian audiences and their sense of humor changed over time?
I think audiences have become way more open about the concept of English stand-up comedy and now they like to communicate with the comedian on stage. There are many times people answer back even when a comedian is setting up a joke. This is great! It’s a highly reactive audience here in India. Of course, then it’s on the comedian to do crowd control and know when to draw the line. I love Indian audiences for their response to jokes - they laugh and clap quite generously.
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