Profit & Loss | Stand Up Comedy by Manik Mahna

This is a three part stand up comedy series called triptych, that explores how some of the major decisions of our life are influenced by society, through a system of fear, that kills individual thought and identity.
Directed by - Sahir Raza
DOP - Vivian Singh Sahi
Brij Rao
Audio Mix and Master - Sohaill Gandhi
Audio Recording - Dinesh Bhutani
Art - Sudip Roy & Aban Raza
Location - The Laugh Store, Delhi
Edit Studio - Third Eye Studio, Mumbai
Editors - Satya Sharma, Nitin Jangir, Sumath Sharma
Edit Assistants - Adnan Matin Khan, Jeet Das
Colourist - Anandiya Sundar Roy
Acknowledgements -
Rohit Gaur, Kshitij Pandey, Vishal Singh, Sumit Roy, Nishant Suri, Anirban Dasgupta, Sumit Anand

[@manikmahna]

Next episode kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnuziYGshZqrqNU

[@AbhishekSingh-cd8me]

Hi

[@jadoo4361]

wait nhi hora h sir ❤❤ finally .....apne samay ke channel me cob me announcement kri thi itna late kr diya ....par der aye sawer aye ❤❤

[@theindividualchef]

Kya baat karre ho?!

[@tryambakmishra8675]

Love you manik

[@nikhilpatil2814]

आपकी व्हिडिओ कितनी बार भी देखो हसी आती हि है.... अंशुल की...🤣🤣

[@Xavierpng]

When the WORLD needed him the most, he Came back

[@Ahmed.panwala]

Carefully, he’s a superhero!

[@sameerraipure5538]

Is that you Xavier?

[@Travelling_arround]

Xavier , are u still alive ?

[@flame2856]

Xavier is only for comments on others video

[@AbhishekSharma-fl8kx]

😂

[@KingPolo_84]

Manik: You waited Audience: Of course.

[@user-oj7ti1gl9s]

Bhai tu kb nikalega new video ?

[@StudyOnly4Study]

King Polo aapki new video kab tak ???

[@sonamraikwar7014]

Seriously I checked every week ki inki video aayi ki ni....

[@mrcoolboy05]

@@sonamraikwar7014 subscribe and hit the bell icon 🤪

[@Paaaaaaaaaaal]

Abe jaa na, jaake dange bhadka aur election lad.

[@mdjisan3757]

I can't believe it's just 1.7m views...most underrated standup

[@chiraganjara9502]

Share kro dosto ko

[@sparrozyt.]

Now it's 2.6 M+ views

[@mridulsahu3370]

He make me believe that a comedian can be so sensible and logical while doing stand up and his thoughts are really so based on facts

[@shubhamchande4360]

Facts 🔥💎

[@apurvsingh9522]

When he posted his last stand-up I was in college, now I'm graduated 😂😂

[@sailaab]

And back then.. you still got pocket money Now you are dependent on samosa sales outside Chee Studios

[@24DDR]

@@sailaab bhai tu joke mat maar

[@shivanjilpathak9186]

@@sailaab Very emotional.

[@shivanjilpathak9186]

@@24DDR lol

[@mayankraj1424]

so true man XD same here...

[@sayanmondal4998]

"Bund me rough copy" is probably the greatest thing anyone ever said standing on a stage, in front of an audience.

[@Master.Jiraiya]

*underrated comments*. .

[@abdulkaleem3322]

Yes

[@SanjaySahu-yg3ky]

what about "Gaand se paisa nikal rahe hai" ??

[@AshutoshSingh-mm5cw]

Now he can do maths there 🤣🤣

[@shravanbhat7389]

What does it mean bro?????

[@tusharjangra1467]

Apart from joke this man has raised important issue indian more being shifting toward western culture, bhai one of best stand up comedy I have seen👍👍

[@rahulkeshri7674]

Most underrated stand-up comedian. He is amazing in every bit of his performance.

[@PunitPania]

Never thought we'd see a Delhi comic do jokes on capitalism, consciously 🔥🔥

[@shyamkumarpatro9754]

Sir, Manik is better than this, don't you think so..? I laughed hard though..

[@AnandKumar-hs2nd]

Sir , i thought you were the only one who took comedy with an understanding of capitalism

[@sanidhay4841]

@@insanebutterchicken3999 Yeah buddy. This suuuure is racist

[@piyushshah1720]

haha, it takes courage to do a standup speaking about authority and capitalism to Delhi audience. Manik ne apna purana police joke- joint one ke around bht hi accha builkd kiya hai ye set.

[@kfph]

Stereotypes ki bhi hadd hai sir, ek taraf aap hi kehte ho ki audience samjhdaar nhi ho rhi, dursi taraf aap khud hi Delhi Mumbai kar rhe ho

[@chillichacha]

the legend is back after 4 years! and it's just episode 1. this is going to be crazy

[@aviralbahuguna5425]

Indeed. 😎

[@dev-b2976]

He is indeed the best

[@devendrasawant2179]

Slap on Western culture and so true, someone has guts to discuss these issues in stand up, very mature and clean comedy 👍👍

[@adarshchauhan500]

Wow, Manik Mahna, you never cease to amaze me with your hilarious and thought-provoking stand-up comedy! Your ability to take a seemingly mundane topic like profit and loss and turn it into a side-splitting commentary on the transformation of our toilet system is simply brilliant. Your keen observations on how capitalism has influenced even the most basic aspects of our lives, such as our toilet habits, are both amusing and eye-opening. Your comedic timing and delivery are impeccable, leaving the audience in stitches while also making them reflect on the subtle yet significant changes in our culture. It's refreshing to see a stand-up comic like you who can combine humor with social commentary effortlessly. You have a unique talent for finding humor in the everyday aspects of life and shedding light on the deeper implications they hold. Your ability to make us laugh and think simultaneously is truly commendable. Thank you, Manik Mahna, for always pushing the boundaries of comedy and making us see the world through a different lens. Your wit, intelligence, and ability to connect with the audience are truly remarkable. Keep shining on stage and bringing laughter and enlightenment to all of us. You are a true gem in the world of stand-up comedy!

[@HoneyBoy_official]

And the GOAT is finally back ❤️

[@unknownstranger123]

Are Bhai ap yha

[@nimitjain2804]

The 1st stand up comedian who is openly criticizing western culture and talking good about Indian Culture. None of these comedians do that. Hat's off sir 🙏

[@siddhestroy]

kuch bhi?

[@darkknight2414]

@@siddhestroy haa jake chat

[@ManishKumar-jf2fc]

Matlab hagne ke mamale me india ka koi mukabala nahi😄😂

[@Sourabh_Bhartiya]

The Reason western style toilets are preferred is due to less pressure on knees. I have come across people installing additional western style toilets for their grand parents. Each kind of toilet has its benefit and drawbacks.

[@anilinebenzene8352]

@@Sourabh_Bhartiya exactly. Patients having knee problems are advised to use western style. No wonder why hospitals use western style toilet. Criticism is different and sometimes jokes are far away from reality.

[@saurabhjdas786]

Amazing writing. Stand-up is alive because of comedians like you!! Great great great!

[@shankarnath4894]

sheer briilliance in every aspect. the criticism, the observation, the comedy. For me he has to be one of the best out there. would love to visit his show one day

[@shivachauhan6490]

I was expecting stand up but it sounds like TED talk. Great Satire.

[@bipinmaharjan4090]

That the beauty of this show.

[@jahangirnajamagani3251]

He is so logical, practical, sensible and a very mature comic, his observation skills are 10/10, and the way he present the humor in a daily life common routine things is so appreciable and worth listening and wtaching, all n all a master class in standup comedian, superb😍❣️, Love & Respect from 🇵🇰. You are not limited to specific country or region, you are a universal standup comedian.

[@swapnilganvir8143]

I lived in pune and there I was not able find a single Indian toilet. I was frustrated and left the city after a month. The problem is real. It is also unhygienic to sit on those so called Western chairs.

[@fear_less_2020]

@@swapnilganvir8143 yep, very unhygienic because there is contact between skin and toilet surface. Indian toilets are hygienic as there is no body contact.

[@ghost_busters]

11/10

[@MichaelJordan-kx8xf]

I watched him live past month and he came with his fly open! I still can't decide whether it was on purpose or not but he delivered jokes for like 10 minutes straight when everyone was telling his fly is open! Everyone must watch him live!!!

[@onetwothreefour56789]

Watched all the three episodes. He is brilliant, hats off to his comic timing and story line.

[@badalshayrma]

The Comedy we are not ready for ! ❤️❤️

[@sailaab]

🙄

[@nishant207.]

Meto ready hu bhai🗿

[@rahulkandari5236]

Bhai fact bhi hai

[@Gillu_Nityal]

Tere channel pr tick kyu nhi aa rh

[@rudraveerpratapsingh4359]

@@nishant207. denk ka 14

[@deepalirathore188]

"Classmates" was probably the first stand up comedy video I had watched nd developed liking for stand up comedies . Now m delighted to see him again :)!

[@VICKY0497]

Mine too

[@themusicsyncer]

That is so far the best in history

[@Amangesh1]

30M views hai usko

[@vishnusharma-vx2ov]

Me too

[@aniruddhsinghtak406]

Same

[@naziaanjum5037]

We waited for so long for your videos , and it was totally worth it ❤

[@desicook1611]

Great Writing... Comedy with Logic is a masterpiece. And your timing on it is next level. What an observation. 👍👍

[@bibekniraula2053]

This is not Comedy. This man is spitting truth and fire at the same time 🖤

[@indranildutta5838]

Ok boomer

[@swapnilganvir8143]

I lived in pune and there I was not able find a single Indian toilet. I was frustrated and left the city after a month. The problem is real. It is also unhygienic to sit on those so called Western chairs.

[@bibekniraula2053]

@@swapnilganvir8143 and those itching from them

[@himanshupant4542]

Manik: Remember who am I? Audience: We never forget legends.

[@villy2281]

Absolute masterclass 🙏 hands down most effortless comedian i hve ever seen

[@bhanusharma2482]

His sense of humor and story telling 🔥🔥🔥

[@mohitkhandelwal9114]

This guy came when standup was very new in India, these are the real standups, amazing amazing work sir, I don’t remember exactly when I subscribed your channel, but back then there were hardly 10k subscribers, very very good luck :)

[@ilovepineapple6393]

Stand ups weren't new, it was the Youtub-ization of Indian Stand ups which was new.

[@ankursingh3041]

Him and Sumit Anand. Legendary people.

[@magnumshiksha777]

sahi kha bhai, manik sir ki classmates wali video meri favourite hai.

[@Ghostgaming-wr6wk]

He's ideology is superb. It feels like he is the most educated person in the room even though he is 12th passed. this guy needs to pass a million followers by the end of 2022. His facts r hilarious 😂. Lov from Mumbai ❤️

[@amanbisht6658]

He said I am least educated not most educated

[@KaushikBala333]

Aur ek bar sunle bhai 😂

[@rec5498]

This was about as funny as a crash accident

[@shadesofsketches6497]

@@amanbisht6658 comment dubara pdh

[@Subhrajyoti]

@@amanbisht6658 comment padh ache se

[@snehaagarwal7980]

The Best comedian ever... giving social messages and spreading awareness along with the funniest comedies. And doing this on a very good platform so directly reaching the coming generation as well as high class and well educated people who are still not aware sir you are speeding awareness you are best. Best messages you are giving.

[@harsh4760]

I was literally waiting for your video for about 3 years....Finally!!!!!!

[@SaurabhGoyal_jss]

That dignity joke and gesture is the single best moment I have seen in the history of Indian Standup Comedy. Epic content, one of the best.

[@ashok_meghwal__7]

4:45 it's true Mr. Manik You say... Perfect think... In present Indian society though same.. Which is not right...

[@ravirajtiwari9012]

Gazab Sir itni badi baat ko aapne itne ache se EXPLAIN Kiya 🙏🙏🙏

[@chetanparashar9203]

I was there in the show , i swear his energy is different and i laughed my ass out that day 🤣🤣🤣

[@tryambakmishra8675]

Manik is best comedian ❤️❤️

[@sailaab]

If you laughed it out.. then what did you go back home on? You rode a buffalo? Your ass is actually a mule by the way.

[@prateekchhabra2003]

Mtlb usne tumhari gaand se bhi paisa nikal liaa 🌚🌚

[@RanbirSingh-dl9co]

All three episodes are masterpiece and he never break that angry character for even one second. This performance is ironic he is telling the truth and people are laughing on it because it's really true.

[@ayushshaw3681]

I think Manik has huge potential in his comedy career. If he posts more videos in KZbin and starts doing more shows he will find exponential growth in his KZbin channel.

[@abhishekkumarjha1526]

Thank you so much for this. I have been thinking this from several years.

[@toxicnavin6724]

What an subtle art of presenting a deep topic in a comedic way.... Loved every punch of it 😍💖❣💌

[@raviguptacomedy]

Ye comedy sunke chinta hi khatam ho gayi!

[@vineetpal4822]

sikho kuch sikho,,,,,,,

[@SurajVerma..]

Bhai ye video viral hona mangta hai please share this video more and more ❤

[@vineetkumar1394]

Kudos to you, man ! I really appreciate your efforts ! Very sensible expression.

[@moharagrawal]

This is so crazy I literally watched classmates yesterday and got recommended this video!! In love with your perspective man❤️

[@thebaldmedia548]

Classmates is one bestest stand up comedy video!

[@AmitKumar-xx9pl]

this guy is a legend 😂🙏❤️👍 It was worth to wait almost 4 year Love it 😂😂😂😂

[@AnimeDragon...01]

Brother this was the best comedy video I have ever seen its just so awesome 🔥🔥

[@amansharma9756]

Sir... I just loved ur video... and I want to salute u for the work u are doing for society... Keep it up, sir... I just subscribed to your channel right away to see ur upcoming videos...

[@aaquibHussainn]

He just showed his personality in comedy like Zakir has his own.

[@rumie45]

samay audience? 😅

[@rajatkumar973]

Bhai manik manik hai

[@BohoLover]

Do not compare

[@aaquibHussainn]

@@BohoLoveryou have put 'thinking' on your name but you didn't thought there is difference between compare & compliment.

[@BohoLover]

@@aaquibHussainn oh yeah sorry my bad.

[@noMindMusic]

After So long the wait is over Manik is back

[@magnumshiksha777]

shayad password bhool gaye the.

[@misbahussaleheen9667]

comedy with a great message.. love this man... western culture is just swallowing us day by day .. Thanks for this amazing speech

[@sherwinlobo5461]

This is the best observational stand-up

[@HarshitKS1618]

Damn this is hilarious, you should have a amazon prime or Netflix special, great sense of humor

[@shivangkhaire2726]

The funny part is I was listening on the speaker at full volume and my mom was listening too and she was saying “Sahi hai Sahi hai” Ps-she though im listening to a motivational speaker….then she realised ha ta maskari kartoy! 😂😂😂

[@sailaab]

Hain tou yeh bataao Ki finally bidet badal ke jet lagaya gear mein? Ya pehle se jet spray hee tha?

[@sinoper8506]

same 👌👌 aai khup hasali

[@shivangkhaire2726]

@@sailaab 😂😂😂😂 ghar me 4 bathroom hai 2 indian or to capitalist walon k! (ha jet hai😅)

[@shivangkhaire2726]

@@sinoper8506 aaj pan mumma pappa doni khoob hasle!😂 Police var!

[@sumanbhargav1357]

Haven't heard good jokes since a long time 🤣🤣🤣 one of the best.

[@mimanshasingh4734]

These 9 minutes are worth it brohhh!!! Made my day damn so well😂😂❤

[@kreativepulp8760]

This is George Carlin level humour, brother. You've channeled the deep thinking of a legend in your set. I've heard this the fifth time this week.

[@georgecarlinn6288]

Right

[@georgecarlinn6288]

😀

[@lonelyguy121]

thank god someone mentioned Carlin

[@johanliebert6000]

no the fuck it's not lmfao it's funny and it's well written but he's not on carlin's level by any stretch of the imagination 💀

[@justseekingknowledge]

@@johanliebert6000 ok boomer

[@siddharthphatangare3074]

#1 no. Intellligent outspoken person representative for us Indians at any national decisions🙏🏼

[@jodhunteryt2573]

Aaise hi comedians ki zarurat hai jo comedy ke sath aware bi kare logo ko ❤

[@kunal_chand]

Its a serious topic conveyed in such a hilarious manner. Amazing delivery!

[@thegodssin3631]

serious topic lmao XD can't believe people take sarcasm this seriously

[@EsshavArya]

@@thegodssin3631 nop it's actually a fact that has been presented in a comic/sarcastic way

[@udbhavsingh8608]

@@EsshavArya Depends...

[@sagarmsajisaji]

How is that a serious topic please explain.

[@swapnilganvir8143]

I lived in pune and there I was not able find a single Indian toilet. I was frustrated and left the city after a month. The problem is real. It is also unhygienic to sit on those so called Western chairs.

[@Harshitchoubey23]

The one, who never laugh on his jokes but makes us laugh out of loud everytime. Manik ❤🔥

[@rikysingh7040]

We needed this level of clarity in life. 👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@indukothari412]

i have seen you live twice, and both times i laughed like hell. u never dissappoint your audience, waiting for your videos on youtube

[@RameshM-tl9tq]

Trust me, I am actually confused if it's a motivational speech or a standup comedy! The amalgamation is soo great... Loved it!

[@islamuddin6634]

It's good to see him back again on the stage ❤️ Man u r Amazing !! I'm still laughing at "Bhai Hogyi hai Dhula de"! 😂

[@jugnooreels8477]

Best fucking punchline ever!!

[@vancymacwan0]

Watched him live today. Had the best experience I've had in stand up. Watched many live shows of many famous artists, clearly this man is way ahead of them. The storyline, going away from main story to create another imagination then again linking it and coming back to main story, what a smooth delivery he has!!!! Truly a great artist. Anyone who can have chance of watching him live, don't miss it. U'll never regret.

[@gurpreetking5474]

U r really very good in ur profession bro god bless u 😊

[@aditya002]

What a good way to spread. awareness and comedy simultaneously

[@harjitjoura1337]

Anshul ko western toilet bhej do woh flush hi nai karta 😂😂 BTW the topic you picked was really good, the way you addressed this sensitive issue along with solid punches was exceptional. Good one @Manik, good come back. Been waiting for a long time. Cheers bro!

[@gunjansingh__]

What an intelligent comedy. I have re-watched it like 100 of times.

[@Shorhai]

My best comedian with ideology to recorrect the society thoughts with genuine methods 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️love manik sir

[@maverickstunner5907]

This topic was really necessary we Indians are still having a colonial mindset of not asking the questions

[@tanaypatel8412]

Hands down one of the best Indian stand-up I've ever seen.

[@erwinhibbler1483]

Addressing issues in this way never imagined about that just pure art sir.

[@fun.food.fiesta]

I was looking for P&L lecturefor my enterance exam and i found this. It helped me more then the actual one

[@mxhxsh]

I can see why you're Samay's favourite comic! 😂😂

[@nikhilj8031]

A standup comedian with a strait face Deadly combo!

[@hkdssk]

Unique, genius, i wish he makes big and still keep the same comedy level and keep making people aware about dangers of capitalism! He ingraves the message in ur head. Luv his style...sabka baap hai ye Banda!

[@aprajitachauhan1304]

1st Sandup comedian who has mind of next level, superb

[@Lit-bk3fy]

He gives such a strong msg with his stand up 🙌

[@ajeetsehgal]

How Capitalism affect + control your daily life style ? A realistic social message through a standup video. A sarcastic face + amazingly written scripts and perfromed well. This is a classic example what kind of standup comedian we need .

[@MrAnmoltiwari]

Exactly. What a great way to forward the msg as to how we blindly just copy anything from the west.

[@aadi.p4159]

Capitalism bhai not capitalization

[@ajeetsehgal]

@@aadi.p4159 yes.buddy.

[@sahityakar8971]

Best bits @manik bhai... I came to these videos whenever i feel low..and want to have s good laugh... Kitni baar bhi dekhlo mann nhi bhrta... Mzedaar bhai ❤️❤️

[@adarshagrahari902]

I like this guy very much He is doing his job as a commedian as well as he is inspired people about ourselves!

[@anshulrawat3716]

That phone one joke reminds me one of the jokes of nishant tanwar's "when an Indian visit London " And hearing it after so long time but still soo funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥

[@anshulrawat3716]

@anshul chauhan yess bro 😂😂😂

[@lakshya1949]

The man who introduced stand up comedy in India on KZbin. The OG.

[@ansarhusain4947]

No he didn't wtf dude

[@lakshya1949]

@@ansarhusain4947 Bro, to us, he was the 1st comedian who introduced stand up comedy on KZbin. Yes ofcourse zakir's delhi girl was there b4 his video but when his video came out, it was everywhere. Most of the people would have watched his video CLASSMATES multiple time b4 they discovered zakir. I myself am a fan of both the artists, so don't take it as if I'm telling Manik is superior or anything but yes I came to know about stand up on KZbin through him only.

[@ansarhusain4947]

Appreciate it mate, peace out.

[@ashishsoni1625]

Viewing this video multiple times. Love the jokes and the way you cracked it.

[@alap1983]

Jokes that are DEEPLY rooted in Reality and bitter truth... have the BEST Humor. This was Funny on a Different level. It felt like a genuine coversation where the person share true problems that cannot be solved.

[@kingpin9674]

Manik and Sumit Anand are two of the most underrated legends in the Indian stand up scene 💎 💯 Need more such intelligent content, Manik bhai.

[@georgecarlinn6288]

Sumit anand is superb

[@gargijoshi4750]

At last someone is here to stand up for society

[@harshalmhetre6589]

Literally nailed shitting !! Hearing it every day 3-4 times daily it feels latest every time.

[@DEEPAKMISHRAA]

Never ever seen this type of comedy, awesome brilliant

[@abhishekwalia1912]

G.O.A.T

[@RahulPatel-nd7wc]

Abhishek bhai sahi

[@sarthgupta2069]

Finally he is back 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AnkitTiwari-rq3zz]

Bro u are best , not only a comedian but an educator ❤❤ ,love from Haryana 🥂

[@hrithikbagauli]

I honestly can't remember the last time i laughed this much. Easily one of the best stand up comedians out there. So glad that he's back.

[@harshitraj7135]

Jokes and facts perfectly stitched🔥😂

[@pratikagarwal5548]

The KING is back with the same Tshirt and the same SENSE OF HUMOR 🔥🔥🔥

[@dhruvisheth09]

AGREEDD!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@piyushmankad7748]

This is what would like to see from artists, Spreading awareness in the form of comedy

[@klear.k2101]

I am would be mom...expecting my child soon..now a days i am very anxious...wishing everything goes well....n this is exactly what i needed at this point...laughed so much...thank u so muchhh

[@sumansingh_11]

Best jokes I've ever heard 🤣🤣🤣. Seriously you really have a different approach towards comedy. Keep going 🔥🔥🔥