The dynamic group was one of the first few joint collaborative efforts of 7 Indian stand-up comedians Atul Khatri, Sorabh Pant, Sapan Verma, Sahil Shah, Angad Singh Ranyal, Azeem Banatwalla, and Kunal Rao. After Atul Khatri and Sorabh Pant left the channel, the rest of the five comedians have been running the show and taking pot-boilers at the current political and socio-economic situation in the country through their YouTube channel.
Kunal Rao, Sahil Shah, Angad Singh Ranyal, Sorabh Pant, Sapan Verma, Atul Khatri, Azeem Banatwalla – the original EIC team (source: Deccan Herald)
The performers also have their solo shows on the channel where they speak about relatable content. On Amazon Prime, Sapan Verma has his stand up special called ‘Obsessive Comedic Disorder’, Azeem Banatwalla’s show is titled ‘Cometh The Hour’ and Angad Singh Ranyal tickles the funny bone with ‘Kaafi Filmy.’ But what is unique about this channel is that it extends its spread to include musical comedies, sketches, talk shows about Bollywood and charchas on relevant topics. My favorites on this channel are the outrage videos where one of the comedians speaks on uncomfortable topics like trolling, animal abuse, SSC scam, inaccessible India among many others.
This is the fifth post in the Blogchatter A2Z challenge under the theme ‘Laugh in the time of Corona.’ Stay tuned to know the featured content creator for F on Monday.
You can check all the previous posts over the weekend here. Enjoy this hilarious video by Angad Singh Ranyal, one of the EIC group members.
Who am I?
An erstwhile banker turned blogger/writer/author.
Any qualifications?
A Post-Graduate degree in Chemistry followed by a second Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. I completed a one-year MFA in creative writing course from the Writer's Village University, U.S. in Dec 2020. Though I must admit that I am still trying to figure out how and when I can connect all these dots.
Have I done any real work?
If two years in market research, six years in banking as a branch head, three-plus years of blogging, writing, and publishing a book can be considered as real work, then yes!
Where do I live?
After spending life like a nomad for sixteen years in Delhi, Bangalore & Mysore, I am back to where it all started from - Kolkata.
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Books, coffee, travel, food, and my five-year-old son.
What is this blog about?
Through Sonia's musings, I intend to explore writing in various genres, create social awareness, spread laughter, and give words to emotions.
Anything for readers?
You can check out my book 'Deal of Death' on Amazon Kindle. If you like fast-paced thrillers, this Detective fiction introducing the woman sleuth, Raya Ray could turn out to be your perfect weekend read.
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22 thoughts on “E for East India Comedy (EIC)”
Yet another act to beat the lockdown blues. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Where are you getting them all the way from. I’ve begun to feel that I’m some kind of an antique clock. But i love a good laugh and your recommendations are being looked up with zeal.
Wow so many comedians together! Liked the name Obsessive Comedic Disorder. While my mom is suffering from anxiety disorders from the last two months, this sounds too good in the time of anxiety. Liked the post.
I have heard some of these live and they are really good. Thanks for the recommendations. Will surely check them out. Must needed dose of laughter in these tough times.
I have saved their Made in India song on my phone. It is my day-saver on a hectic day. Truly amazing all of them together!
Waiting for all of them to come up.
soniasmusings 
Yet another act to beat the lockdown blues. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Like the poems they create for the acts!
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Where are you getting them all the way from. I’ve begun to feel that I’m some kind of an antique clock. But i love a good laugh and your recommendations are being looked up with zeal.
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Who doesn’t fancy a good laugh? At least I do and now I can’t wait to check this one out.
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A lovely set of comedians these are… totally enjoy their posts.
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All of them are too good ! During this period of lockdown, we should really relax and laugh a little.
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Your posts truly lighten the mood. Enjoying your videos.
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Wow so many comedians together! Liked the name Obsessive Comedic Disorder. While my mom is suffering from anxiety disorders from the last two months, this sounds too good in the time of anxiety. Liked the post.
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Haven’t heard of this group. Shall check them out. Thanks for sharing!
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Didn’t know about this talented group! Interesting.
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Azeem is my favourite.
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I only know about Atul Khatri from the list. He is good. I will check the others out.
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HAha loved the Angad ISNgh VIdeo . There seems to be a sort of rhythmic timing in the comedy. : )
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Another good reco from you Sonia. Thanks for keeping the laughs going at a time like this.
https://mumbaionahigh.com/2020/04/dealing-with-employees.html
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Thanks for sharing and reminding me to watch them today and lighten up the mood a bit.
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I would love to check out their skits on relevant topics- sounds interesting!
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Oh yes, they are a witty bunch of men. I really like their raw comedies. Fun and light-hearted.
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I have heard some of these live and they are really good. Thanks for the recommendations. Will surely check them out. Must needed dose of laughter in these tough times.
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EIC is quite good. I first watched the Ghanta Awards they hosted. Extremely funny. Then checked their other content.
Nice post. 🙂
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I have heard them individually as well. It’s a great group with talented comedians.
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I have saved their Made in India song on my phone. It is my day-saver on a hectic day. Truly amazing all of them together!
Waiting for all of them to come up.
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Hadnt heard of them either ya…bit this guy is hillarious…will check out the rest of the videos
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