There\u2019s no denying Chandigarh\u2019s favourite pastime is stand-up comedy. And the sheer number of comedy nights\/ festivals that this tricity plays host to, is further testimony to our love for laughter. Here\u2019s one such festival that annually celebrates the legendary icon of Chandigarh\u2019s spirit of comedy \u00a0– The Jaspal Bhatti Humour Festival.<\/p>\n
What \u00a0: The Jaspal Bhatti Humour Festival \u201818
\nWhen : Mar 1 – Mar 3 | 6PM – 9PM
\nWhere: Tagore Theatre<\/p>\n
Punjabi culture is synonymous with living life to the fullest and laughing at ourselves is a major part of this philosophy of life. Perhaps that is why there is no defining Chandigarhians\u2019 love for comedy and also the reason why we have given so many talented comedians to the country. Jaspal Bhatti was no different. Often referred to as the \u2018King of Comedy\u2019, Jaspal Bhatti was an iconic figure in India\u2019s history of comic figures.<\/p>\n
In honour of Jaspal Bhatti\u2019s undying spirit as a comedian, The Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration brings to you this year\u2019s edition of The Jaspal Bhatti Humour Festival, showcasing some of the most talented comedians in the circuit today. The festival is organised in commemoration of the late comedian and is a three day event, from March 1 to March 3, 2018 at our favourite Tagore Theatre, an age old and time tested auditorium (much like Sir Bhatti\u2019s sense of humour).<\/p>\n
The festival will witness performances by the likes of Chandan Prabhakar, Aditi Mittal, Maheep Singh, and Abhishek Upmanyu. But it doesn\u2019t start and end with simple stand up acts performed back to back. The festival will also showcase a play titled \u2018Chowki No. 10\u2019 \u00a0by the Flop Show team, keeping the spirit of the smash hit tv show alive after all these years.<\/p>\n
For the unexposed, we\u2019ll let you know \u2018Flop Show\u2019 was an Indian sitcom of the 90s, written and directed by none other than Jaspal Bhatti. The satirical comedian, along with his team, would present a volley of sketches and short skits that took a dig at various societal issues and thus grew to such a height of popularity that even today there is a dedicated fan following of the show.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the line up of the three day festival, but if you ask us, you should just skip the timetable and be there all three days as soon as the clock strikes 6.<\/p>\n
Day 1<\/b>
\nBinnu Dhillon
\nChandan Prabhakar
\nMaheep Singh
\nParvinder Singh
\nShyam Rangeela<\/p>\n
Day 2<\/b>
\nAditi Mittal
\nJaspreet Singh
\nKartikey Raj & Gang
\n(winners of India\u2019s Best Dramebaaz)<\/p>\n
Day 3<\/b>
\nDr. Sanket Bhosale
\nAbhishek Upmanyu
\nAbhishek Walia
\nChowki No.10
\n(play by Flop Show team)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There\u2019s no denying Chandigarh\u2019s favourite pastime is stand-up comedy. And the sheer number of comedy nights\/ festivals that this tricity plays host to, is further testimony to our love for laughter. Here\u2019s one such festival that annually celebrates the legendary icon of Chandigarh\u2019s spirit of comedy \u00a0– The Jaspal Bhatti Humour Festival. What \u00a0: The … <\/p>\n