Zakir Khan, Kaneez Surka & Kenny Sebastian on Comicstaan,

Ahead of Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Comicstaan, the show's judges Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian and Zakir Khan tell Anupama Chopra about mentoring new talent, the after effects of the #MeToo movement on the comedy scene in India and how the closure of AIB altered the playing ground for other comedians.
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[@dhananjaipande7625]

I really appreciate that you cut the camera while she had an emotionally vulnerable moment. Not many journalists would do that. Thank you for setting a standard so high, not only in journalism but also in human decency.

[@maitreyeebhargude195]

Well said!!👏

[@daniyaparvez2143]

exactly ikr

[@gonegirl3954]

So true!! That's why I have so much respect for Anupama. She's the best in business for a reason.

[@devkumaoni4066]

When ???

[@sree.8556]

Yeah👌👌

[@navneetmishra3208]

"Smartest people never get offended"♥️ - Kenny Sebastian 2019

[@Adgjmptw343]

It will be many people's status

[@banterdude308]

Zakir said it!

[@sukhwindersingh5792]

Had this been some other channel, they would’ve used Kaneez crying as the thumbnail, and played that snippet all over their social media for clicks. Kudos, Film Companion. 👏🏽

[@DharmeshChhatrala]

They changed the thumbnail, bro. Pehle "Effects of Me Too" vala tha. Thoda bohat clickbait to yeh log bhi kar lete hai.

[@paromasinha3083]

When did that happen?? Time plz?

[@rajgopalkumasr3862]

Agar todha bahut click bait title nahi hai tho log nahi dekhega....agar log nahi dekhaga iss log ko views kaise milega or paise kaha se aaunga

[@abhishekraj5507]

Kenny is someone who can speak about simple stuffs and make audience go crazy.... Kaniz writes some really good jokes and quite orthodox..... and Zakir is simply the most loved comedian, he doesn't need to tell a joke to make audience laugh, he just shakes his head and the magic is done....

[@abhishekksharma9578]

So well put !!

[@abhishekraj5507]

@@abhishekksharma9578 thanks bro🤘🤘

[@twotwo1bbs]

Kaniz is fake and was pushed up by AIB. Grossly overrated.

[@abhishekraj5507]

@@twotwo1bbs i don't think u have seen her stand up routines

[@devinakirloskar]

221B Baker Street she’s very good at improv. What is a “fake” comedian anyway?

[@hassansaeed6242]

I like how sincerely Zakir took back his statement and accept he was wrong.

[@oranges_sky]

Which statement bro

[@MoreFriesplease]

Yes

[@drishtimakhijani]

Kenny is such a sensitive and sensible man with a kickass sense of humour! Rare combo in one man ♥️

[@GetMacts]

Zakir Khan Naam suna hai uske side m hi betha hai wo baap hai sabka

[@harshitraj953]

Every body s great!!

[@anthonyfernandes80]

"It's ok, we can cut ...". that is why Anupama Chopra is what she is today! I remember when Juhi Chawla was being interviewed by the great Komal Nahata a few years ago when her brother passed away. She didn't want to talk about it and she kept telling him that she wasn't comfortable. Forget cutting, he kept prodding her to talk.

[@ashleydsouza9014]

Kaneez was sooo right that only their industry was most affected. While in bollywood most of the #metoo accused are freely working now. N why was Better Life Foundation season2 removed from hotstar and on air withAIB shut down while all Sajid Khan n Nana Patekar's movies are still available on hotstar

[@mahimametal]

True!!!

[@rbrahmadathanful]

Justin Rodrigues these fkn B-town mofos prolly have sex tapes.

[@shrutikoli7174]

Because they all confessed what they did... N on the other hand... Bollywood celebrities didn't accept

[@anshitsrivastava4078]

@Saksham Tyagi What weed you are smoking asshole? It was Utsav, AIB ex employee, who was accused, Khamba's case was entirely different.

[@utkarsh96aware]

Because bollywood is comparatively much more mature than this industry which is just developing on, in terms of accepting anything without proof on just a basis of allegation.

[@35pri2ish]

I never thought Kenny would be under so much stress about his career. I never thought about how their industry works. I was recently on a Kenny video marathon. And i thought what a happy guy and so funny and cute. I never thought he had sleepless nights which is obvious since the views, ads, brands and other competition that they have to go through. Thanks Kenny for doing this interview else I would have never known. Just believe in your self more💖❤💖. You'll fly and not just hang in there. Your fan since the beginning!! 😘💛💛

[@Adeel_ansari_]

I had exactly the same thought!! He makes everyone laugh so much but he never lets anyone know how upset he can be.

[@sakshiyadav9214]

Kenny speaks only when he is spoken to, Wish he had spoken more in the interview and enlightened us all with his wisdom

[@dimpleagrawal7147]

kenny was so silent for so long that anupama had to ask him separately and then he nailed it ..well that's keneth sabastian ppl ....😂😅

[@cataptitudeclass5099]

Bgbfan

[@GetMacts]

Zakir khan is feeling other look corporate comedian

[@kriyarawal1717]

Kenny has got class

[@rishabhsingh7965]

Anupama "I remember in that round table" Chopra

[@tanmayregal]

hello, fellow joe rogan fan.

[@shinodbm]

Her "so..." is also so funny

[@aditiahuja3924]

17:17 "Everyone's a conservative..." So glad to hear some of my favourite comedians acknowledge that.

[@kriyarawal1717]

Kenny never interrupted anyone of them even once..

[@aslimadrasi6159]

That's called manners

[@seemagarg5960]

@@aslimadrasi6159 yes

[@abhishetty2637]

It's like watching 3 employees being asked to explain themselves to the HR

[@mahimametal]

Hahahahaha

[@ruthwikrao9603]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashishrawat6147]

Hahahh

[@shirleynelson1822]

true

[@vishwas3019]

I love how uncomfortable zakir is in the thumbnail. 😂

[@whostolemyfries]

Kaneez is so sweet even in the way she talks. I love her energy so much. ❤️

[@ashishagarwal837]

Personally, I think Kenny is the smartest among the 3, he is has clarity of thought and is able to convey it in a poise and humble manner.

[@GSVSurgeon]

Kerala bruh😅😂

[@shahyarhusain5322]

He's an art student... What else do you expect?

[@anantambisht4895]

@@shahyarhusain5322 kuch bh!!!

[@user-ik3ep9ck2l]

All three of them are smart in their own way just saying

[@mujahid_saqlaini]

Kenny is Paavam ❤️

[@pratishthapal8806]

I see Kenny, I click.❤️

[@yrashid6108]

I see zakir I click, waise love Kenny too

[@itsmerizwan3059]

@@yrashid6108 same ditto here Love zakir😍 And I like both of them as well

[@pratishthapal8806]

soni sin It's okay, Get well soon.

[@navya_9961]

Me too...😍😍

[@devanshimanta3002]

Kaneez really loves the AIB boys and she really misses the platform that AIB gave to the Indian comedy

[@cataptitudeclass5099]

Where she is from?

[@devanshimanta3002]

@@cataptitudeclass5099South Africa

[@cataptitudeclass5099]

@@devanshimanta3002 doesn't look like n african 😁

[@preetamona]

@@cataptitudeclass5099 she is an Indian. You know the term NRI. She was one.

[@disgruntled.pelican5324]

@@cataptitudeclass5099 haha.so.funny😑

[@msijo]

Who came for Kenny? 😀

[@Daveyvj36]

Kaneez and Kenny looks like siblings

[@shivamdas9836]

i am so so impressed by Kaneez ..She has class all over ...

[@none7324]

I want kenny to speak(as long as he wants). his words are extremely intellectual.

[@sumamarri21108]

He started a podcast... you should listen to it!

[@mehreenhadia172]

@@sumamarri21108 Long recording of him talking *

[@rl1900]

Doesn't matter how engaging & interesting the conversation is i just cant take my eyes of anupama 's flawless & young skin. 😍😍😍😍

[@akshatavenkatraman8087]

It breaks my heart to see a golden person like Kaneez break down.

[@ananyasampath827]

"its not a generation thing, it's a personal thing" - kenny

[@anujachatterjee6719]

I can keep listening to Kenny. So insightful and well mannered, speaks so softly...imagine if he was your therapist. How he patted on Kaneez's back was just so warm . Loved how Zakir took responsibility of his statements in the past and corrected them.

[@vbond585]

The thing Zakir said about instant feedback is also the reason for greater devastation which happened in Comic Industry .. the instant Connection with audience ..love and hate both are served instantly .. also for an artist their credibility is everything especially if you are not established

[@DrStrange.r]

15:22 "The reason i dont do jokes on religion because the people dont want it" Standup has its origins in telling what the audience dont want and it remains the core essential!

[@jasleenkaur6879]

agreed.

[@kunalsen2123]

A profession has its origins in making a living.

[@jaspreetsingh953]

Kunal Sen damn bruh, why so savage 😂😂

[@DrStrange.r]

@@kunalsen2123 touche!

[@shashwatsrivastava7380]

Kunal Kamra is doing that and he's getting all kind of death threats. Not everyone can handle that kind of pressure, and Kenny can make us life even with his jokes on simple and sweet topics

[@preetamadhikari557]

Okay. This is scary man. The people that made me laugh are scared to do comedy and are fucking getting emotional and crying.

[@preetamadhikari557]

@@camelkarma Stop getting offended. I am not denying that they are not humans and can't cry. Its just that it makes me sad seeing them this way.

[@DharmeshChhatrala]

It is like that,bro. Even the people who aren't a comedian are scared to raise their voice

[@aafreenkhan4626]

Zakir has grown so much in terms of his english.

[@merinmathew6211]

Aafreen Khan fluency in English does not reflect a person’s self worth or intellect.

[@tirthshah1580]

But neither Kenny nor Kaneez have grown in their Hindi.

[@rl1900]

But u are still living with these regressive notion

[@yeshvendrapratapsingh2188]

It’s not like he didn’t know English

[@pranavranjan2535]

Hahahahaaaa Yar are you also a comedian..

[@healwithsudeshna]

Loved how Kaneez stood up for AIB..👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@supzz3101]

“We can cut.” Best thing Anupama has done in a long while. Kudos to Film Companion for not glorifying only this aspect of Kaneez! Superb! Looks like Zakir lost his modesty over the years! Kenny is sounding borderline genuine!

[@fareehakashif3621]

I think I have found the person who misses AIB boys as much as me...

[@abhishekksharma9578]

✋🏻 same here

[@fareehakashif3621]

@@abhishekksharma9578 Group hug

[@navdeepnegi829]

Metoo

[@anshitsrivastava4078]

Dude, I won't overexaggerate, but KZbin has never been the same again without AIB, I miss their videos so much.

[@meghathakur2379]

Same!

[@meerapareek6104]

kaneez’s voice make me miss tanmay even more 🌸

[@DharmeshChhatrala]

Kya connection hai Kaneez aur Tanmay ka???

[@kelsangdolma2564]

Friendship goals. I actually met both of them in central park NYC when they did the meet up.

[@kashishchhabra5509]

khushi Pareek So you miss someone who ignored a predator's behaviour while minting money on feminism and pretending to be woke.. hmm, let that sink in. That's what is wrong with the fan culture in our country, I guess you like Salman as well despite he being a total ass so many times in the past.

[@curvebyshefali]

Kashish Chhabra what is it with this cancel culture? Tanmay agreed that he made a mistake, he isn't even involved in any of this anymore. How much hate are y'all going to spread

[@meerapareek6104]

Kashish Chhabra he apologised and are you saying you ve never ever committed anything wrong in your life. he made a mistake and said sorry. you can’t ignore the fact that he was a badass content created and his work speaks for itself

[@InquisitiveDev]

"Jo ata hai sab lelo bhai, aur agar kisi ko samjh m ara h to vo fir usi ka tha hamara tha bhi nahi" 6:55 This just made my day.

[@nishanair7058]

👍🏻

[@ruchita20]

The thumbnail made me laugh so much. I can totally relate to Zakir😅😅😅

[@shradnasharma7160]

Damn Anupama that outfit is styled so well

[@dearsntears]

There are no words to express how wonderful you are Anupama mam. You are worlds best interviewer and conversationalist

[@meghamohanmegha3924]

Kenny is too smart😍luv luv luv

[@HS-ny9jn]

She was looking like she was holding her tears like the whole episode and broke down at the end. In today's world, every field comes with so much stress and anxiety, there is so much competition and every one of us wants to be among the A-listers in their respective careers. Every one of us is chasing something and forgetting ourselves in that race that is what makes us and the coming generation so vulnerable to depression and anxiety.

[@sumitgaikwad6780]

Am I the one who noticed Kaneez n Kenny had same outlook on this show. Black shirt, blue denims, Adidas shoes....Except hairs😁😁😁😁😁

[@DeepakSingh-mm7bp]

Even face looks similar

[@priyaljain6027]

Kenny is so calm and cool!

[@priyankasahu9301]

I can keep listening to Zakir...nd I will never get bored... His thoughts r so pure.

[@cuddlingalien7141]

Zakir and Kenny ..both are such a pure soul and they have in built humor ..... always pleasure to hear both of them....

[@khushboopidiyar618]

I like all three of them. They are such unique individuals with such different stories to tell. I really liked this interview.

[@vaibhavvvvv]

Kaneez looks like Kenny with a red wig.

[@rbrahmadathanful]

Super SayanVR get your eyes checked.

[@dazzlekesha]

Was thinking the same... lol

[@VidushiSahayS]

Oh my god.. u r soo right😂

[@53nehagade5]

😆😆😆😆

[@alvinadsouza2630]

So true..their eyes

[@kishanshetty6679]

Any Kenny Sebastian fan here??-the Indian chandler

[@seemagarg5960]

O yes...

[@anonymousguy_]

Yesssss

[@HonestLucifer]

Zakir speaking in fluent English, makes you wonder that even though it's just a language, a medium, and not ours originally. We still attempt to learn it, by any means. No other language gets that much attention in India.

[@kc1534]

Kenny I love so much

[@saum61096]

18.01 Zakhir Khan : I think I shouldn't have been on that interview.. is this a recap of that interview? 👌😎

[@ashishsingh4867]

Glad to see the recognition that the AIB guys deserve for certain good things that they did.

[@imonsarkar8749]

I like how vulnerable they are. That makes them so human. WOW!

[@sarmi0021]

I just love kenny❤️❤️

[@bo3oz]

Kenny, Kanan, Biswa, Vir Das and Tanmay are the only genuine comedians who have a twisted thought process, and it shows in their spontaneity during interviews as well. The other comedians though funny in their sets, get on a life lesson mode for their interviews.

[@subin316]

Second that

[@rikurai9491]

The answer is: "Sometimes I can't sleep at night."

[@dannavann]

I had so many mixed feelings after watching this. I remember the earlier interview with the comics conducted by Anupama. Where some of the male comics( including Zakir) were so tone deaf when asked about the boys club. The dumbest part was that they were all answering on behalf of women that everything was hunky Dory in their space( think except Kannan, Biswa etc).Zakir seems to have slightly matured since then by he still has this super annoying habit of not letting anyone else speak. Plus he doesn't want to accept the potential misogyny of his comedy. Truly thought Kenny gave more thoughtful responses despite being limited space to speak by zakirs interruption. As an aib fan I also mourn them. But considering the details of the case involving the female comedian I was so disappointed in Tanmay. He was an enabler but not a harasser. So I did think I'd see him again in comic gigs bouncing back. I do feel people evolve over life and learn from their mistakes. For his kind of mistake I did think he deserved a second chance. Khambas case was of stalking an ex. So he was a direct harasser but it was not in a workplace. I wasn't so sure if he should get a second chance. Kaneez as their friend definitely has a right to mourn them.

[@amitranjan6615]

They should be given a 2nd chance if they didn't commit something very serious(no idea what happened). Or Zakir ko kch to hua h ldka serious ho rkha

[@dannavann]

Amit Ranjan I feel Tanmay deserves a second chance as well. Accepting his mistake publicly and stepping down as CEO. I do feel people should be allowed to learn from their mistakes.

[@amitranjan6615]

Ya true If bollywood celebrities can get a 2nd chance even after rape accusations, why can't comedians get a 2nd chance ?

[@p.ananditaosmec-0673]

@@amitranjan6615 if there's a change observable in the person along with his treatment and intentions, then it makes sense to give them a second chance. Like how Tanmay has gone through some shit but he's maintained character after admitting his fault. Unlike most Bollywood industry involved in me too who happily came back to work and people still watch their movies and everything.

[@MoreFriesplease]

This

[@upmapoha]

I too miss AIB a lott

[@mahimametal]

Love this!!! Let's protect sucharita and Anupama where them damn shoes from 😍😍😍

[@nirupamateghbahadur1705]

I thought laughter was the only ‘secure’ medicinal getaway! Natural for Kaneez to feel fragile, especially seated between two men and in conversation about #MeToo. Kenny shouldn’t have been so blatant, audiences are receptive enough to read between the lines. Thanks for the cut!

[@priyanshugupta2759]

Zakir in the thumbnail: "Moment hai bhai, moment hai....".

[@shresthasharma1093]

Zakir was a little off on the front that he wasn't letting others complete. In order to defend himself, he forgot everybody has been asked the same question and they want to answer.

[@dannavann]

Shrestha Sharma Yeah he just didn't allow other folks to speak.

[@namesurname3776]

Absolutely great ...this interview is so good......that's how interview should be....I have seen many ...but best thing about Anupama ji is she talks to everyone equally ..give equal attention and due respect to emotions.....respect to u lady.....lately I have been watching ur interviews ...and I love it.....awsm....lots of love

[@snug_exclusion3612]

It feels good to see people talking in language they are comfortable with !

[@KaleshwarVhKaleshwarVh]

I have paused when Zakir says that he takes back his statement " we are the most progressive community..." because I had watched that video where he had said it originally and not many people had liked it. They had commented specifically about it on that video. Respect Zakir bhai.

[@yaswanthramakrishnan905]

Iam a simple guy ,I saw Kenny .I clicked I assume Zakir and Biswa are really funny comedians coz I don't understand hindi so most of their jokes fly over my head I really hope they do stand-ups in English or with subtitles NB: if there is a stand up of Zakir or Biswa please let me know.😍 #Love from Kerala

[@lovemasta66]

Good to see zakhir speaking so much English. 😄

[@SreejeetNair]

Don't you worry Kaneez! You are the "Queen of Improv"! We are all looking forward to more gigs with you, all across the country!

[@personal_playlist9466]

I miss AIB terribly. They brought about so many thought provoking sketches with the comedy. As a team, I loved their ideas. They took the worst hit because they did what they stood up for, they kept their word. And regarding Zakir, I've been single all my life, so I know this sakht launda joke is for insecure people like us who reject others before they face rejections. Although I don't like his attitude in this inteview, he's cutting Kenny a lot from speaking and most of it doesn't even make sense.

[@ashishsingh4867]

Same bro.

[@ShayonBurman]

Loved the first season. Excited for season 2 for Zakir 😂

[@zlotyzin296]

And I'm back just for Kenny!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@dharmpaladhikari4736]

Kenny and kaneez are twinning like right on point!

[@bleh0933]

I am just clicking on every vedio that has Kenny. U Feel me?

[@bleh0933]

@@mixedbyhals1329 you're weird

[@bleh0933]

@@mixedbyhals1329 ofcourse you will.

[@kashishtaank5942]

I can feel a spiritual connection with you girl! 😉 Binge watching Kennny 💗

[@bleh0933]

@@kashishtaank5942 yesss so true people binge watch series, I binge watch chai time with Kenny Sebastian.

[@kashishtaank5942]

@@bleh0933 well Kenny is chai to soul you know! 😉 He's damnnn amazing.

[@brijeshdas3331]

You are so good at these interviews Anupama. Such a pleasure to watch.

[@aaminarahim7575]

KENNY I LOVE YOUUU

[@learn-2-earnn]

Zakir can be a great motivational speaker as well...he is damn smart and positively philosophical bout nuances of life in general

[@ipekkaleli2382]

i miss aib soooo much too !! high time they are back.

[@Aadil-ff8hv]

Zakir Khan has really improved his English speaking skills.. Keep it going bro.

[@mahimametal]

Kaneez!!! hair is slammin gurrrlll 😍

[@smartysai8552]

I'm waiting for *TGFGS with kaneez surka* new season 3😙

[@payalgupta7776]

I like how Kenny and Kaneez are so honest about things. That's what we want Yaar. The truth!!!

[@ashiqueali3148]

7:09 wordplay 🔥🔥🔥

[@aiswaryamachavaram8702]

Believe me.. if a celebrity cries on camera in an interview in a Telugu talk show, it is definitely making it to the thumb nail! Doesn't matter how popular that show is... Huge respect for Film Companion!!!

[@SachinSharma-tr4rk]

zakeer is speaking in hindi without feeling anything... thats the best part... sher launda hai...

[@DeepakSingh-mm7bp]

How is it a big deal?

[@SachinSharma-tr4rk]

@@DeepakSingh-mm7bp it is brother... because in india english is not a language... its a class....

[@avishkayadav9937]

The discussion all of them had regarding what jokes they think people would like and what not, literally describes what happened few days back over a video. More power to all the people!! XOXO

[@Kayedsouza]

Kenny😍😍😍😍😍

[@meetmehta7647]

Zakir looked pissed @ 17:55....

[@nustagamin]

Zakir bhai you are amazing I love you such a tough guy you are. I can totally relate to sakht launda.

[@smritisingh1665]

Kenny 😍😍😍

[@khushali_8396]

Love Kaneez...she is so brave!

[@badrulduja1131]

we miss AIB boys....pls come back

[@khwahish1411]

I really love zakir but i honestly feel that he now does not wants to indulge in any politics and was avoiding all the controversial questions . The way he waved off malika dua being paid less made me pissed off by his attitude.

[@firsttime7789]

Kenny we need new videos 🤗🤗

[@utterderilision]

So true about only AIB being affected and not any other industry to the level of shutting down business. AIB was honest that way. U got the 3 best people to speak here! And u r glowing Anupama Chopra.

[@nbatman1]

Kaneez...! Very well said..!

[@mhqwr]

I need to know the facewash brand this lady uses

[@nitintoopran6866]

In another video she mentioned that she is a vegan, so maybe that helps as well

[@mhqwr]

@@MrHarsh3600 she seems like a respectable middle aged lady; there's no need to make such a crass comment about her

[@SG-vl2eb]

Dost ye sab raheesi ka asar hai

[@user-ww7nb6yi3w]

@@mhqwr To contemplate how big of a hoe she is check out her mini series on KZbin which goes by the name Bang Baja Baraat

[@user-ww7nb6yi3w]

@@MrHarsh3600 that would be Vidhu*

[@TheKomentor]

I read the thumbnail as, "Zakir Khan, Kaneez Surka and Kenny Sebastian entered a bar."

[@basicbase749]

The Thumbnail is class apart😂😂😂😂