{"id":13416,"date":"2020-04-10T21:22:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T15:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/?p=13416"},"modified":"2020-11-18T02:47:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T21:17:35","slug":"daniel-fernandes-indias-first-pay-what-you-want-comedian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/daniel-fernandes-indias-first-pay-what-you-want-comedian\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel Fernandes: Keeping it Relevant in the Indian Standup Comedy Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel Fernandes is one of the founding members of Indian stand up comedy scene who helped shape what it is today. With his dark, political\/satirical take on current affairs, his punchlines are crisp. If you’re not paying attention you could miss them. Just like you miss going out.<\/p>\n

As LIVE shows stay canceled for the foreseeable future, how does a full-time comedian stay on top of the game?<\/p>\n

We got in touch with Daniel to know more about his brand, his journey as a standup comedian and his new podcast show You started it!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Daniel was<\/span> part of the first wave of comedians to hit the Indian scene in 2011. He tried his hand in stand-up while completing his MBA in 2011. Later that year, he started attending open mics in Bombay frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n

And just like that, he had the \u2018never looking back\u2019 moment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI knew there was a strong possibility of this turning into a viable career so I quit my job and went all in. It’s been 9 years now and I cannot imagine doing anything else\u201d – Daniel Fernandes<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Too many laughs could kill a comedian<\/strong><\/h4>\n

India\u2019s comedy scene is fast-growing with lots of young (and old) talent coming up. At a time like this staying relevant happens to be one of the biggest challenges a comedian could face, Daniel explains.<\/span><\/p>\n