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Uncleji Namaste - Stand-up comedy on the elite American Dream
Updated On: 30 June, 2019 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiksha Mishra
For all the America loving Desis, a stand-up act on Independence Day, is set to give you a laugh (sadly not a H1B)

Rohan Chawda and Akshat Davla co-founders of Ink-aLaugh, a platform which aims to provide trendy and creative comedy content. Pic/Nimesh Dave
From American television series, FRIENDS to all the popular stand-up comics in the US, we have seen them talking about Indians and our lifestyle. Well now, is the time to give a little bit back to them. Ink-a-laugh, an upcoming platform by Rohan Chawda and Akshat Davla, is hosting a 90-minute-long stand-up on the elite American Dream, on 4th of July. Yes, of course it has to do with the date itself. "It's the word itself. The whole idea stands for equality and liberty, as does comedy. Comedy is such a beautiful art which allows anyone belonging to any socio-economic background to come forward and express themselves and make people laugh. So, why not, I think America has great influence on our daily lives and it only makes sense to talk about it as well on a relevant day," says Akshat.
Davla and Chawda, busy with their differentjobs, met in Dubai last year. Both were working there and would do stand-up while juggling their full-time jobs. After a year on stage there, the two decided to return home and start something of their own. "I am the only one in my family who, after leaving the country returned to India, so my parents are very happy now. But most Indian parents, and even youngsters, feel they should go to the US and settle there. That is the 'Indian Dream'. To have an American Dream. So, I think 4th of July is the best time to address the whole love for America that we carry," adds Chawda.
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