Prashasti Singh | Beyond The Laughs with Punit Pania

In this heartening edition of Beyond The Laughs, I am bowled over by Prashasti's self-awareness, scary honesty and the twang to deliver it.
We talk about censorship, conditioning, privilege, dating, women in comedy and self-actualization all from an inevitably statistical framework.
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Here are the chapters for people who watch in parts:
00:50 to 6:49 Censorship in India
6:49 to 9:20 Is Comedy Elitist?
9:20 to 14:15 Self-awareness
14:15 to 18:56 Propaganda and standing up to it
18:56 to 22:51 Identity Politics
22:51 to 26:03 Charity and Social Awareness
26:03 to 26:58 Her Writing Style
26:58 to 30:26 Life in your 30s, Self-image
30:26 to 36:10 Gen Z and being born into Social Media
36:10 to 38:28 Original Thought
38:28 to 40:05 Success later in life
40:05 to 43:28 Loneliness
43:28 to 47:24 Dealing with highs and lows
47:24 to 51:49 Having Arrived and Lifestyle
51:49 to 55:54 Do you feel like you belong?
55:54 to 59:10 Destiny
59:10 to 1:01:27 Travelling for Work
1:01:27 to 1:08:42 Women in Comedy and their Jokes
1:08:42 to 1:15:33 Where do you see yourself...
1:15:33 to 1:16:55 Acting
1:16:55 to 1:19:32 Advice for students
1:19:32 to 1:22:37 Doing Ads
1:22:37 to 1:25:05 What are you currently reading?
CREDITS:
Shot and recorded by The Habitat Team at Above The Habitat, Mumbai.To know more about live shows: / indiehabitat
Live Producer: Balraj Singh Ghai
The Habitat Audio Team:Yash Rajiv Barse: / yashrajivbarse
The Habitat Video Team:Vivian Castelino: / vvn_castelino
Video Post Production: Aseem Mathur, Neona Films (neonafilms.com/)
Sound Mixing: Sreejith Menon ( www.instagram.... )
#PrashastiSingh #Comedy #standupcomedy

[@PunitPania]

Keeping with the program of a new video every Tuesday! 🙏Link to all upcoming shows across India: linktr.ee/PUNITPANIA

[@jetfire92]

Punit please add a show in Bhopal too! :)

[@PunitPania]

@@jetfire92 Aaye the Feb main par Angrezi ka jyaada market nahi wahan

[@sirrobertdowneysenior8080]

She's Playing safe. And justified whole episode why playing safe is need of the hour.

[@vipulgoyal8667]

Sir comedy ka to hai. English will follow

[@weirdobeing]

@@PunitPania 'Market' Hahahaha 😂😂😂

[@beanbagtales]

She is such an intelligent and aware human. I always knew she was but didn't know the extent. This has me blown away. I liked her comedy till now but now I'm a fan of her as a person and her thinking. Incredible interview!

[@gauravdimri8009]

I actually finished watching beyond the laughs, Prashasti's Covid times episode and just landed on the new release. She has a very critical thinking mind and her views seem well delved and probed, Punit you do a great job in bringing out more subtle tangents out of a discussion. Insightful to watch !

[@manuvasista4387]

Ha bas funny hona baaki hai ab, anyway love beyond laughs hope next guest is interesting one

[@sayandeepghosh2635]

Please keep doing this one to one candid interview. These are really great.

[@gauravdimri8009]

@@manuvasista4387You're kinda skipping over the concept of the show, it's "BEYOND THE LAUGHS".

[@manuvasista4387]

@@gauravdimri8009 she's not funny in stand up too, I'm saying she speaks with gravitas as if she's varun grover Or carlin

[@karanbalwani]

Thoughts worth pondering; quotes from the video "In a Godless universe, luck and randomness are the same thing" "In reality, nobody really communicates with you, you only talk to yourself" (while noting down these quotes, I misspelled Punit as Putin, made me wonder, similar names, but starkly different approach to life) :P

[@chetan007ize]

Baba punit

[@pradyumnyadastidar2452]

😀😀

[@kirtis1672]

I could listen to Prashasti speak for hours, she is so relatable.

[@leisurejain7835]

Itna valan pana acha nhi hota

[@leisurejain7835]

Valah*

[@85sandeeps]

Prashasti Singh! I've watched 21 minutes of the interview so far and every reflection of yours land subtly with a loud thud!! It demands introspection and to carelessly internalize it! I'm shamelessly adopting your view as mine in defining the current situation and the "why" of it! And I enjoy your comedy too :) More power to you! Kudos Punit, your channel is showcasing and measuring the space of intelligent comics!

[@bne]

The most secular standup comedian. Great man. Love him and his inspirational talks. To call it comedy is very simplistic.

[@aakhthuu]

Secular 🤣🤣

[@Rahul-ki8ps]

Such a pleasure listening to Prashasti talk about her takes on life and things. And Punit does a brilliant job of interviewing.

[@protagonistsom]

This is the Most Watchable podcast of this year , isn't it ?? I keep coming back 👍👍

[@RudraIyerEdu]

Complex realisations put out very subtly. So much personal growth story has come through for both Prashasti and yourself. Watching the video in parts to be able to assimilate.

[@himanshudayma6896]

"Now it is established that people who laughs differently/weirdly are good comedians". Beyond the laugh is a good series. 👍

[@sumitphogat8231]

Only today I came to know, Prashashti is VERY intelligent! Now I'm her fan forever!

[@zodiacmanan]

badhiya conversation! Prashasti's intelligence and wit come through....

[@The2000Bobby]

It is heartening to see people with mike are thinking, quite unlike our Bollywood people. I have lost all hope given the amount of hatred that is being spewed in India on a daily basis and majority of people are participating in it. You guys are beacon of hope

[@ssiddarth]

An Intellectual, fun & chilled out conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks Prashasti & Punit

[@simonrobin9416]

Cool conversation. My favourite so far. She is extremely down to earth, self aware and yes open to try new things. Wishing her well. That line was amazing - i think about myself 100% of the time. Also twice in the conversation you used a word in one context ans she understood it in different - "Stand" and "Content"

[@krishnarangani]

Material success?

[@jenniferfrancis6296]

Two great minds on one stage. Always craving for such content. Thanks @punitpania for creating such show.

[@shoaibsiddi]

I don't like Prasasthi's jokes but like her intelligence and her idea of visualising things....

[@apoorvsingh_ASR]

Then can we call her a stand up comic

[@anandayush4338]

This show shows that comics are also soo much philosophical and intellectual in real life.

[@cauliflowerhead2735]

They have to be bcz they are constantly appraising society for material, that has got to change them a little bit and give them perspectives that a normal person may overlook.

[@preetgamer1495]

@@cauliflowerhead2735 well observed bro !

[@atulsinha9259]

How much evolved this girl is! Hats off!

[@atlantisjs]

Great conversation. Both of you are the rare exceptional persons having empathy and compassion for under privileged people. Also you concerns regarding things happening in the country.

[@renukadevsare9792]

Prashasti is such a sorted und relatable person. An honest to goodness, very sane voice on the comedy scene.

[@nirajan4471]

Does anyone else see the pressure being imposed on the comedians by so called anti-establishment influential elites (mainly propagandists), to make jokes against certain political spectrum, ideology and against conservatives?! And if you don’t do that, you would be outcasted from the elite comedian clout! Understanding the pressure on Prashashti! Her responses and practical suggestions to make an actual change in society is really commendable! @PrashashtiSinghStandup

[@BlandBloke]

Did we just watch 1 hr 26 mins of Punit falling in love with Prashashti and her "curves"? You can see, throughout the video, how much he adores her thought process itself. @1:08:29, among many other times, the admiration comes out in words itself. The chemistry between is clearly fantastic. They really seem like very good friends to me. *And no, falling in love doesn't necessarily mean romantically interested* . (It'd be cool tho).

[@BlandBloke]

This comment got liked within 2 minutes of posting it. Real ID se aao Punit Bhai.😂😂

[@vivekunleashed]

I hope he pins this 😁

[@paramvsingh2313]

The way she talk clarity in thoughts omg 🫡 Rise and shine girl

[@Iwannasay]

Brilliant girl. Intelligent. Perceptive. Articulate!

[@chiragkariya267]

I am still thinking about this - "These masks are never going away, we might wear a gas mask in future. We read science fiction but we are living one right now.... do I really want to participate, beyond this?! ... Himalaya me already travel vlogger poch Gaya hai" Great work Punit sir.. watched and loved the whole video🙂

[@anavarana]

Great conversation. She is so mature and honest.

[@TheVeganlibrarian]

I can listen to her for hours. She's so good!

[@pinknehaa]

Rhe comment section is so wholesome.Seems like Punit you are attracting the best people who are ewually aware and intelligent as you.Prashasti is my all time fav comedian .Shes smart , goofy and weird as hell , who wouldnt like that combo !!

[@afreenhasrat9468]

Prashasti has all my heart for saying all this. Just love this conversation ❤️.

[@nitishsawant5893]

Would love to see Manik Mahna here!

[@xperiaarc2680]

Prashasti makes you think , pania makes you think while making you laugh

[@protagonistsom]

True that

[@mridulshukla2724]

It was such an amazing podcast, loved it :) . Your views on the difference aspects on life were very intriguing.

[@abrarahmad1454]

I just wanna say I love u Prashasti💗.I love her wit and intelligence.

[@kaleem_KB]

She is one of the finest standup comedian we have. Bless her !! ❤❤

[@DevanshKhandekar]

How are the ads so strategically placed in the video ? Like after prashasti said 'thinking' , the "stop overthinking" workshop ad popped up. After she said NRC protest , Sony LIV show ad regarding the same popped up

[@mithsindia5150]

Beautiful discussion

[@bhuvneshsharma6953]

So true, just because one has mic doesn’t make her/him right. Also everyone has a perspective which is built with their own experience, maturity comes when you realise that the other person might not be wrong. Easy to show people down, difficult to respect/understand their point of view.

[@youtubewatcher2975]

She is very thoughtful selfaware and high thinker kind of person . Very much liking her

[@rakhidhiman3597]

Prashahti aapki aur videos kaha hai?? aap kaha chale gaye...I like your videos so much

[@youtubewatcher2975]

What a person yaar . Her every thought is relatable also unique. Itni achhi baatein hai ki comments spam karna pad jayega

[@PandaTheAB]

Great insightful conversation 🙂

[@1234CDAB]

Superb episode!

[@framenter]

I liked her critical thinking views & personality.

[@kavitarelhan4965]

Absolutely loved prashasti .

[@vanelluspierrot]

Engaging conversation from two of the most intellectual Indian comics

[@khanabadosh1031]

along with laugh pania bhai serves logic and sense too...keep it up punit

[@indianhistorybuff]

Pania clearly thinks himself to be better than most people even his audience. His superiority complex and arrogance is something Prashasti keeps highlighting.

[@parthbhadra4130]

Prashashti explains bell curve for a minute and apne Punit bhai is like "IPL nahi dekhte toh kya kar sakte hai". gajabb

[@iamHGP]

1:11:10 shout out to Jiddu Krishnamurti.

[@ajhaastha6283]

Loved it. Would love to see Kanan here.

[@parihars2849]

Wow! She is so self aware and her such wonderful thought process❤

[@NehaHadkar]

I could relate to you so much, Prash 💓

[@abhijeetshinde7935]

Too good!!

[@FakeIntellect]

Loved every minute of it

[@ahteshaikh1193]

She is an IIM Alumni ... No wonder!

[@PlugInCaroo]

*Itna philosophy ki baat ho rahi hai ki... ek minute I thought I clicked on Astha channel!!!*

[@shubhamprasad6910]

Prashasti pro data scientist....

[@himanshuRamaani]

Bhot mast episode...

[@singhstar3744]

Great

[@abhishekarragunta3585]

do beyond the laugh with daniel fernandes

[@PopDiveWithVishal]

Therapy session pro max

[@raghavsinghal3]

Vipul Goyal please 🤌

[@mafadlal8648]

All comedians r oddly motivational

[@Thegreydoctor]

I think it's better to be mic free and keep some wireless mic set..may look better visually

[@drvikasjain7905]

This is one of the best podcast....

[@Mukesh-oq8dx]

wow, how are you getting hair back?

[@shubhamprasad6910]

1:08:59 where do you see yourself after 10 years....

[@aakhthuu]

Punit BHAI baar baar apni sankalp meetings yaad kar rahe hai

[@DevopsHowTo]

Sir i can totally relate to "aap ipl ni dekhte to kya kar sakte ho, it gets lonely"

[@GulshanKumar-mc4kt]

It's awesome

[@wasimshayna]

❤️❤️

[@mafadlal8648]

44:00 happiness

[@SagarCampli]

I hav been wondering for long time now... Why hand 🎤??

[@mafadlal8648]

43:00

[@manojbhartigupta6555]

👍❤️👍

[@please.chriss]

Worth the wait 🔥🔥

[@WatermelonSugar1209]

Dating apps mein same ho log hote hai. I know many ppl who got married to the ppl they met on tinder/ bumble

[@Knileshgpt]

amit tandon ke saath interview 17 minute, ladki ke saath 86 min😅.....kya baat hai sirjiiii!!!!!! jokes apart, great episode!! loved it!! 👍👍

[@ShakirAli-ru9wj]

Aadha aaj dekh liya, baaki kisi aur din dekh lenge.

[@aditshah9981]

Pls do one show with Manik Mahana ,true legend

[@mafadlal8648]

19:00

[@mafadlal8648]

The amount of evitibily

[@mafadlal8648]

46:00

[@bishalbagaria]

Kaafi profound ho gaya ye to

[@mafadlal8648]

40:00

[@pradeepparrot1346]

👍

[@devangshunandi7039]

Bhai Punit, Gardan akdi hui thi kya ?

[@Vikalpkvines78]

दोस्तो मैं भी stand-up comedy करता हूं ,, पर किसी बड़े मंच पे नही कर पा रहा हूं , 🙏 आप लोग वीडियो देख के बता सकते है कैसा है 🙂 देख बस लीजिए ,, अच्छा ना लगे तो मुझे सुझाव दे सकते है कमेंट में ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Comtern]

Punit Bhai ek baar zakir khan k sath kro plss

[@mafadlal8648]

U r not in the zone today jivan khatam nhi hua h

[@McShweezy]

Was awesome until she mentioned Sam Harris. #NotAFan

[@abhimanyu1421]

Bhai kitna paani chahiye aapko. Tad bit distracting. Love listening to Prashasti views as always.

[@srishtisabbarwal6563]

How many bottles did you finish Punit?

[@vidt999]

I am a bjp voter, an atheist and know PoV of both right and left, and I choose to vote right mainly because indian liberal circle is dishonest on a lot of issues like national security and are too much aping and just repeating western university talking points which are disconnected with with actual reason of the right wing angst. Sometimes i feel they are not well read and mature enough to understand indian spiritual and civilizational concepts. They only see negative in everything indian culture.

[@akshayagrawal5114]

Your definition of Indian culture is based on social media ,hence your confusion.....

[@vidt999]

@@akshayagrawal5114 I am not that person to get affected by social media, I have consumed all types information to come to my point of view. Most of these ppl who give gyaan and virtue signal, don't even read any spiritual or theological books about sanatan or vedic history.

[@akshayagrawal5114]

@@vidt999 Have you read any books connected to Religion and philosophy.....kindly let me know.....people like you just follow the online narratives and then align yourself to the winning team.....It makes you feel superior about your own life......People like you comment on the constitution and judiciary , without even studying a page of Indian constitution.

[@cauliflowerhead2735]

Given that the west has atheists with ground breaking work on religion and culture and you made an anti-west statement makes me think you're not really in atheist, that's a cover you've chosen to appear more rational and balanced in your views. You basically want the credibility liberal voices have cultivated to go and discredit them.

[@vidt999]

@@cauliflowerhead2735 see your co-relation between being atheist and anti-west is what I was alluding to. Why do you think indian atheist philosphy comes from the western concepts on atheism. India has a rich tradition of atheist strands in their culture, which was not frowned upon and that was much before western philosphy on god and universe. I am a cultural hindu, and believe abrahamic and western academic atheism dilutes the open architecture framework of our ecosystem which is rich diverse.

[@bhavdeepgaur3879]

Man comedian ke sath 40 mint interview and woman comedian ke sath 1:30 hrs. 😂😂😂.tu samjha ?. Nhi tu samjha nhi 😂😂 Btw really like your videos 👍

[@conceptavaapya8169]

bhai vipul ko lao ye ladki engineer hai....hamare college me aisi ladki hoti to engineering karneme mja aata😘😘😘

[@abhishekrai4731]

Didi having expressed your concern a way lot more than required over the fucked up situation in the country in the context of maintenance of Democratic values of various government machinery you have uttered a blunder in stating the actual Parliament session you actually meant to mention.. Fyi its monsoon and not winter session of Parliament which is going on. This clumsy flaw of you gives insight about you and your hollow consideration over the ongoing situation. First ace comedy, it's to early for you to be considerate about the government and governance of the country.

[@PunitPania]

This was recorded in Dec, save your breath

[@abhishekrai4731]

My bad, but still i am firm in my belief as to two of you portraying personation as critics to the ongoing illusory deteriorating governance and government of the country. At least I stepping in to the shoes of critics for this talk show want to let you both known that ostentatious act of you both lack clarity over the issue and sounds quite ambiguous. Miserably failed to get your words and thought aligned in order to highlight the concern precisely.(if at all there is any ) By the way punitji i have extreme fondness for your work as comic.

[@akshayagrawal5114]

@@abhishekrai4731 Bhai tu kaunsi jagah se MP ya MLA hai ya kahan ka judge hai....which basically gives you the right to be concerned and not them