Smart bulbs, democracy, Bollywood films, modern-day schooling, fake news…Abish Mathew has the uncanny ability to make everything chuckle-worthy with jokes that stay with you long after the set is over. For eight seasons of his popular variety talk show Son Of Abish, loyal fans have laughed, “haww-ed”, and walked home with more than just gags. This week, the stand-up comedian is back with the ninth season of the show and you can be a part of the live taping.

Mathew is surprised that the show has been around for so long. Expressing gratitude for being able to work with talented individuals and organisations, thanks to Son of Abish, he notes that it’s been an enriching journey. “Personally, I keep doing this because this is what my family shows to strangers to tell them that I am doing alright without a traditional job,” he admits. His favourite memories? A laugh fit started by actor Vidya Balan’s infectious laughter. “We had to cut the camera and reset because I could not sit anymore. This laugh fit spread to the live audience and everyone had to get up, laugh it off and reset for the rest of the show!” he recounts.