Once upon a time in my dumb life, stand up comedy (i mean, what else), by Sumit Anand

i hope she sees it and laughs at it, albeit i doubt that shall happen, but hope, which is a tricky thing to keep - why am i carrying it around....?
------------godaam speciality coffee, this was shot at; is it in or at, but Pune either way
in my un-earned youthful wisdomy vibe, i used to be like "Hope is not a burden that i carry with me"
one becomes what one hates or something like that it goes, one becomes old is certainly holding up.....as i said, they say a lot of things, wth maannnnnn, you should have been at my schoooool and who are youuuu, i mean, they???
Love for Angola, Zimbabwe, Beirut, Lebanon, and all the lesbians in the city of New Delhi....
Karan Asnani is ‪@MyohoFilms‬

[@PunitPania]

Saw it in one go, had to Sumit is going to OD on honesty one day...

[@satyapriyamishra4599]

I saw it on the go twice....I won😅😅

[@harshquip]

whats od ?

[@virajpatel7050]

​@@harshquipoverdose

[@RayKal005]

"Marriage is nothing but living with another psycho childhood" - Flabbergasted Sumit Anand😂

[@shreemantananda4986]

Flabbergasted 😅

[@tamald7364]

He is so unapologetically unique. One of the greatest comics of our country.

[@JFTBelieve]

Of our Generation/ Era boldo , Country mein simit mat karo #Sumitiznot Simit😅 Hat's Off

[@naman0604]

Kya ghatiya comedy hai

[@priteshbarkale281]

10-15 years from now people will understand how this man's comedy was ahead of his time. Gem.

[@entertainment326]

💛💛

[@AbhishekSingh-oh3gi]

It’s funny no doubt on that. But what is ahead vro ?

[@JFTBelieve]

yup , ahead. Why ? cause u are behind, definitely u felt awkward at some point while watching, didn't you? Be real to yourself...U enjoyed also...Me ? I enjoyed , Vro even hona hi banta hai 😅...

[@aakhthuu]

10-15 saal me @pritesh ka software download hoga

[@youtubeaddict231]

Kahin vo samay to nahi

[@ashishsolanki_1]

The most honest standup video Indian comedy has ever produced.

[@fullmoon8532]

Reach out to him bhai if it's possible, invite him to your show or do something for him, anything . He is having a hard time. I might be way out of line to ask you for this, sorry, but I see a sad and depressed boy inside him.Help him in any way, if you can bhai.

[@slothbabyproductions289]

​@@fullmoon8532bro, he is the og, he helps others

[@mridulshukla2724]

got no words to describe the video , the humor within the barely veiled trauma leaves you speechless ,hell of a watch .

[@sanjurydv]

Most real thing I heard in last few years.

[@aanand_babu]

Admit it : Deep down most of us want to be like this. Unbothered, unapologetic and showing the middle finger to fucking everything in the society. Liked you from day 1 bro ❤

[@sunderrajan6540]

I like this dude cuz he's who I see in my mirror

[@thewanderer8860]

i am already

[@V.H.Silva89]

I don't know if this could be called stand up comedy. Yeah it's really funny, but it's one of the most "real" things I've ever seen. It's something much more than a comedy set and the video style also compliments that really nicely. Keep going man. ♥♥

[@shubhamyadav5789]

Pain disguised as comedy, You are a legend Sumit Bhai ❤

[@anilatarannum]

I envy whoever got to see this gem in person. This was a beating heart served on a platter. Ooooof. So much ache. So raw. Hugs to you my friend.

[@akashkeshari8927]

i saw this whole set live😄😄

[@anilatarannum]

@@akashkeshari8927 How was it? Awkward?

[@acousticsam]

I was in the front row and talked with him after the show. my favourite indian comedian fosho.

[@Sajteman]

​@@akashkeshari8927the audience's reaction was crap. Srsly. Hope you enjoyed it. I envy them to witness this art live.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

This was... melancholic. I sincerely wish you all the luck, Sumit. You're an incredible talent. I hope you can find happiness soon. The world needs you. :)

[@SidGolan]

What makes you think he isn't happy? Lol.

[@abhishekkashyap1163]

No one that listen to The Smith's (band) is happy

[@WittyScoop]

The awkward silence in the crowd and yet to continue without being worried or changing the track - hats off man!

[@tarcasm]

What a wholesome piece of comedy (poetry) is this. Writing this set must have meant going through all the memories in his head, going to those dark places, playing those scenarios again, analyzing them again and again, dealing with all the emotional baggage of the past and then overcoming all those emotions and bringing out jokes for public to laugh is a work of great courage. Most people just detach from past and try to move on and never touch those emotions. But this my dear friend, takes courage. Kudos. Felt goosebumps. ❤ And yes, not a single word said against her even after all the court cases etc. Keeping all jokes on himself. Downplaying himself throughout. Speaks truly of a man's character. Might not have been a great husband material according to her but hey, you can't please everyone in life. And that's that. Cheers bro.

[@abhishekraja7981]

Absolutely amazing. His comedy is not everybody's cup of tea. Those who can understand him know he is next level.

[@naman0604]

Bina fooke in jokes pe hasi AA hi nahi sakti

[@naman0604]

@Rubble-w6e isi me dimag laga jeewan me tu, Apan kam me dimag lagate hai, hasna to spontaneous hona chahiye

[@naman0604]

@Rubble-w6e tu fook aur enjoy kar is ghatiya comedy. I have better options

[@wafamansoor8764]

Sumit has been my yardstick for measuring other comedians for last 4-5 years. He is way ahead of his time. It will take people at least a decade to realize his "Inception" level of comedy. He delves into his own unconscious and takes people there with him without them realizing it. Big fan from Sindh, Pakistan.

[@Sajteman]

If you sing well, he can die for you. (for context watch his latest live stream) cheers👍

[@jayded]

You've deeply understood Sumit more than his parents.

[@deepaksinghxo]

this is nothing but sheer writing, what a witty set Anand

[@tanmayyadav7798]

Time stamp dena iska

[@SidGolan]

​@@tanmayyadav7798it's not from the video. It's a quote by Arthur Schopenhauer.

[@lonewolfe2502]

​@@tanmayyadav779843:54

[@aashuthakur7249]

You discovered the new genere of "pain disguised as comedy"

[@josu2224]

Thoughts that come to your mind when you are living alone are crazy, but they make you dig into your subconscious thoughts, well I just saw that in this set. You were like 'nothing left to loose'. Amazing Bold, intellectual comedy that questions the politically correct society. 👏

[@gopalbang6979]

He is the kind of person I will befriend and listen to him for hours..😂😂 Yahi to Bakchodi ki kami thi..

[@dataecstasy]

Now ppl can connect dots…glad you’re showing up. Appreciate your work. Time heals everything gold can get dusty but it’s still gold. Good work.

[@anilatarannum]

Can you help? What dots?

[@dataecstasy]

@@anilatarannum his starting videos can be watched to understand and then subsequent events could not he understood what happened.

[@Philosophy_dark]

Bhai who wants to heal ? He doesn't.

[@dataecstasy]

@@Philosophy_dark who are you speaking on his behalf?

[@rockilution7777]

Joint pass kar

[@ninadnaval3822]

I saw this set live and truly felt the weight of trauma that Sumit must have gone through. However, my only gripe is we went expecting his standard set(lizard on the wall, kahi mai samay toh nhi type comedy) but he delivered a mildly funny but deeply personal set. Had mixed feelings at the end. Hope everything works out well for you Sumit. All the best !

[@SubhajitBiswas-o1t]

What happened with him?

[@ninadnaval3822]

Matlab ? Divorce hua h na bhai. set nhi suna kya ?@@SubhajitBiswas-o1t

[@rjarora]

​@@SubhajitBiswas-o1t Divorce. Didn't you watch the video?

[@savesamarth]

@@SubhajitBiswas-o1t 7 That's apparent from the video bro. The joy of the careless college romance didn't make it's way into the serious marriage which he wasn't prepared for. They both grew resentful of each other, he initiated divorce & she retaliated by slapping multiple legal cases on him, mostly false.

[@SubhajitBiswas-o1t]

@@savesamarth ok ,we all are wounded badly

[@toshatru12]

I was wondering how can this man still make jokes on such personal issues. It takes courage , maturity and honestly to share such incidents in funny ways with world. Kudos Sumit

[@karthikvyas3479]

Dave Chappelle, when he accepted the Mark Twain Prize, said that he is a musician; the audience is his instrument, and their laughter is the music he makes. Sumit Anand, in my view, is a similar musician. He is a master of his craft, and calling this piece "real" doesn't even cut it. To masterfully weave two distinct narratives; that of the man who never grew up with the jaded adult who misses the folly of his youth, takes an understanding of standup comedy which is the product of deep thought, sheer hard work, and painstaking self introspection. But above all, to Sumit Anand the human being - thank you. Thank you, for putting yourself out there for us to observe, listen to and learn from. Thank you for being so raw, open and for letting us into your personal life. It's been incredible seeing your journey over the years; from chipkalis racing across the walls & maids stealing spoons, to being able to tell your girlfriend "did you know that?" (perhaps this the same girl in this skit too), to whether there was a time limit on the treatment of minorities, to now, your married life and the real thoughts that a man as (ps. you are not alone!) Its easy for us to look at this as just your body of work, but we forget that this is your life, your lived experience. We don't take this for granted, and we are grateful to be able to witness, what I think, is comedic genius. Thank you, and looking forward to the next one.

[@usamaahmedbhatti]

oh bhai saab!! hasna tha ya rona tha? You articulated it well enough Sumit. ❤

[@jineshshrimankar1185]

Sumit anand I just wanted to say no one has ever shared their trauma that have veiled on you cleverly and articulated with the-sense of humour its pure raw and brilliance you have man. I envy your sense of humour and intelligence you have. Truly an epitome of masterpiece. I know you’re underrated but that’s where I feel more privileged that I am one of the fans who get to see this masterpiece. More love and power to you man. Hell of a watch 🦉

[@fatalerror255]

You just replayed my entire failed marriage and I laughed at it so hard😂. Simply hilarious

[@wholesome2684]

Man, how the heck did you pull off making me happy, depressed and creeped out at the same time?! 😅

[@SidGolan]

I'm sure it wasn't easy opening up like this about a major personal event in your life. Comedy does arise out of the darkest of moments.

[@prinsondsouza1942]

this is one of those pieces of art that'll never leave you. Raw, gut-wrenching and served with utmost honesty. I'm flabbergasted by this performance. Sumit Anand is one of the best things to have happened to the Indian stand-up scene. This was a beautiful watch, can't wait to return to this, again ❤🥂

[@আমি_ছট্টু_বলছি_বে]

Oh man....I dig your stuff bro...what a treat...thank you.the wittyness and your slacker outlook I relate so much.best of luck mate❤

[@vizzzler]

He is Nolan tarkovsky WongKarWai Kubrick Ray of Comedy

[@ruchirpareek]

More like Coen Brothers 😅

[@magical_streaming]

It is time to get flabbergasted 😂😂😂 I love this ending 😂😂😂 bye, awesome

[@nierazmishra]

Didn't want to end this video. So relatable... never imagined those dark thoughts can be worded so elaborately. Thanks for this piece.

[@ssffffss8847]

I don't skip ads for this guy 😁

[@gauravshahi2127]

Amazing, just goddam amazing. Stand up in India is still gaining it's legs, we are still writing jokes. But this right here is what you get when you start saying the most naked form of your thoughts without embellishments, what you live is what you say and the jokes are there to nudge along the narrative and then in the end what you leave your audience with is a sense of catharsis. I hear legends of comedy veterans in New York who sometimes walk into a club at 2 or 3 in the morning and just pour the utmost essence of the craft that they have refined throughout their career. Those are the best performances. This felt like that.

[@AbhiSharma-dx7ru]

Thanks for keeping yourself alive, Sumit.

[@riyabishnu4711]

Great set! But why do I feel he is extremely lonely in life?

[@anilatarannum]

Seems like he is. More than lonely, seems rather unhappy with himself. Which he seems to be channelling through his art

[@SidGolan]

He isn't. Relax.

[@parkaarpencil7856]

@@SidGolanhow r u so sure

[@96praveen]

no more Counts 😅

[@Travelling-Hindu]

Reminds me of the dialogue from Rockstar movie...Pain makes you a bigger Artist ❤❤❤

[@entertainment326]

Scars se hi artist bante hai wo na?

[@mukulrai4500]

Kids raised in appartments won't get any of his jokes.

[@saadrazzak5244]

Kuch bhi

[@mukulrai4500]

@@saadrazzak5244 Seems like you were raised in an apartment. Such an unhappy man you are.

[@biswadeepsen4335]

Felt like a therapy session. Things not to do in a relationship!! 😅

[@dipanchhabra]

Oh man! This bittersweet story, loved the way you articulated it. Bless you man.

[@souravchattejee5147]

I'm flabbergasted 😂😂😂

[@pdc99]

Same 😂

[@sbharuka]

The closing...MIND BLOWN!!! His set it everything it takes to be world class performer. Kudos.

[@one_lost_soul]

This felt like watching the sun set on horizon on a lonely evening. And the darkness gathered; not just outside, but also deep within.

[@shyamal6936]

Video is in Black and white, but the show still gets darker 🖤✔️💯

[@ShantanuReddy1983]

Have you beaten Adani too? 😂

[@nikhilbhasge4977]

It was brilliant set. But sometimes I was asking myself should I laugh at this? It made me sad a little bit, because I felt the underlying pain. You and Zakir Khan are two of best comedians India has seen until now. Take care buddy.

[@RahulThakur-lh9xl]

I've never felt this connected with any other standup set. You're a master at what you do.

[@rupeshmagar-db9qm]

He told last two jokes just to make people uncomfortable. And ended it 😂

[@The1stTrade]

What level of comedy writing he has reached just amazing 😍

[@nature_rainsounds]

You are way ahead of time man! Love your stand up❤

[@CrazzyAtul]

its always difficult to articulate the right words. nobody taught us how to articulate our feelings and words or whatever... just watch the video till the end it's amazing

[@anitheroxtar]

Sumit Anand! I had been following you since years, had been waiting for your set and yes I got flabbergasted! More power to you!

[@darshikamorye2004]

They seem like South Bombay ka crowd😂😂😂😂

[@Sonu-iu1xc]

Pune

[@itsmehaa47]

Idk ye mujhe funny se jada depressing kyo lagi 🙃 This just gives me inner voices that gen z gonna fuck up emotionally.

[@nakeale]

This comedy is so natural, raw and unfiltered. Very Underrated for sure..keep up the good work

[@abhijeetkusare9733]

I just might be unable to express how good this set really is! Absolutely loved it ❤

[@mafazrahman1900]

he once opened for my set and my fav memory of him is drooling while taking a french fry from me by accident and not being bothered by it in the least. this set is what OG comedy is.

[@Rudrakxh]

he tries to sound like bill hicks but it's the accent that's all he could match. sorry not sorry.

[@srijan_108]

Love you Charles Manson. Very good comedy

[@akashchauhan5915]

How he is. Is he well (mentally) The change in him from lockdown till now look weird (concerning) Hope he is Back to being lazy af(in enjoying way) not sad. If he is enjoying life then ok if not then seek help. Sometime i feel his "cherish me" will hurt a lot more

[@anshulkumar6638]

His dry humour is what I like the most and I also find myself thinking about the things he say. Keep it up dude. Great set.

[@priyankmaithani9163]

If someone's comedy genre is ahead of time, can we call it "time travel" ? The futuristic comedy genre reminds me of comedians like him and Nitin Gupta Rivaldo.

[@tdpandya007]

Have been loving this guy’s work for a long time now.. He’s brilliant in his writing and laid back performance 🙌

[@zeded509]

This is the moment of my life where I can say flabbergasted

[@hemantbafna6877]

Wow! This guy is a genius. Nonchalance at it’s core🤗

[@arihantbaidmusic]

cult building moves right there !! welcome to the cult of "society cant tell me shit " such a heartfelt show man !

[@RayKal005]

Bhai you're so natural! It's unnatural.

[@AbhishekSingh-oh3gi]

You can describe this in number. I.e., 377

[@sambhavjain1000]

I loved that how he has gone too far with certain jokes towards the end. Testing the waters eh. Big ups for the set bro man!

[@ankitcool100]

The darkness the wittyness I just loved it.😅❤

[@entertainment326]

When i open youtube, it's 1st suggestion KZbin algo is enough proof that how much I admire you& your work ❤ Love you bhai , stay safe , take care

[@Vikrum_]

shared this with my girlfriend of 10 years, 30 min. into the video * taps delete for everyone *

[@benkeshkms370]

Some entrance test.. some literacy criteria .. something he should put to allow the people to watch his stand up ……

[@BangaloreSikhs]

I don’t use this word too often either but “FLABBERGASTED!!!!!! “ You are way ahead of your time Veerae !!!

[@mubashirhaq2651]

I loved the jammu-kashmir joke.. Sadly I can never use it.. Since I live in Kashmir (the conflict zone , not the metaphor)

[@prashantsamaiya1793]

Haha loved the way u explained it in brackets 😂

[@VEEDHANI]

That Abhishek Upmanyu joke was hilarious

[@raux82]

Great one hour.. at a 41 year old.. makes all the sense along with laughs. More power to you man!

[@Rj_Sukoon]

The audience is waiting to watch PJ Standup, I thought they were not ready for this Masterpiece. Ahead of its time.

[@vikramtalreja9]

He's presenting it as a joke but we can see the anguish behind a failed marriage. 💔

[@drewrn]

29:06-29:13 ❤️❤️

[@ajaysaini2349]

This is art , this is comedy, loved the pace man ❤

[@deeplife28]

This is so heart to heart and honest. Both the video and the video description. Thanks for giving us a peek into what life is

[@prashantsamaiya1793]

Those who understand his joke understand life..

[@mayb8876]

I can't tell you how much I loved this. This shit's meant for someone that's a little messed up in the head, somebody that's experienced major anxiety. Sumit plays with emotions rather than situations in the setup of his jokes. It's so good! So refreshing to see stand-up being different from ...x was doing this, then i said this then x said that and i said abe bakchodi karra kya? The audience didn't laugh at some jokes i thought that were great. Which i think is a great tragedy about finding audience. I would have lmaod so much sitting in the audience rather than watching this on my phone at 11:30pm alone in my bedroom. I love the vulnerability, love the style. Thank you man!

[@ShantanuReddy1983]

We miss you bro., please appear more often

[@adarshdubey5042]

Man, I was so happy seeing a new 43 minute video of yours uploaded. I know why, now. Amazing! 🔥

[@kundanahmed4465]

You, Mohit Mahna, Punit Pania are doing a different genre of comedy. This is a niche audience. Keep doing, we want you!

[@talkingfromheart]

Love you mannnnn

[@entertainment326]

Bro I do respect you like depressed intellectual person atleast that's what I perceive you in my mind

[@yuvrajthapa1982]

"Brutal confession of life" love the way you presented as comedy..Thought provoking and intelligent piece of art. Thank you bro'

[@entertainment326]

"Ending "was really unexpected Aisa ni laga tha abhi end hoga

[@saurabhjoshi453]

I had to pause midway to write this, love this set man! It's just sad that clarity only comes when 'it' shatters, but any such 'shattery' 😅 is shubh because clarity sabse mehangi cheez hai duniya ki, agar lag rha hai ki I had to pay too much of a price to get it, to phir abhi clarity aayi nahi hai puri tarah se 😅 Kambaqth clarity hai hi aisi jab tak batua khaali nahi kar dete milegi nahi.

[@zainabsheikh9402]

He is so honest, dark and very very relatable. Also, different kinds of funny. I hope he heals!

[@avi_spartan]

Today's night is sorted! 🙇

[@RookieTrader27]

The first video that finally fits my ipad’s resolution!

[@sudebroy]

Thank you for saying all of that. Thank you for articulating all of that. Thank you for finding the courage and the voice to get out of that darkness. It is so beautiful. This is a gem. You, Sir, are a good man.

[@Cutiepieshasha2]

Kuch standups ago I felt something was off but now I know what is tearing him apart. Please take care sir. It seems like you are going through a lot sir

[@OlOk-p4s]

He looks like tehzeeb hafi All legends look alike

[@rajneeshjoshi5523]

What a legend of a comic ,to take your scars and create this masterpieace of a set out of it, truely amazing . Surely coming to see you live 😊

[@The1714]

Beautiful writing. Awesome expressions. Reminds me of my school days when we would do stage theaters. Love it.