If you grew up in the late 1990s or early 2000s, you have probably laughed thanks to the sharp-tongued Punjabi teacher named Simpoo Singh on Channel V. Perhaps you have also watched Cartoon Network’s animated series Lamput (2016–) which earned the studio two Emmy nominations, making them the only Indian animation studio to achieve this feat.

The studio behind those iconic characters, Vaibhav Studios, founded by Vaibhav Kumaresh, has spent the last quarter-century making us laugh in 30-second bursts. But now, he’s asking for 93 minutes of our time.