'Efforts not always enough to escape judgment': Award-winning comic Urooj candidly addresses gender bias
Last year, Urooj bagged the title of Best Newcomer at the iconic Edinburgh Comedy Awards, becoming the first comic based in India to win the award.
Having honed her skills through open mic performances during her college years, Urooj Ashfaq has established herself as a notable figure in the realm of stand-up comedy. Embarking on her inaugural visit to Australia, she is all set to stage her performance at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this podcast with SBS Hindi, she delves into her path to comedy, the decision to pursue it professionally, navigating fame, the nuances of freedom of expression, the experience of being a flourishing 'female comic,' and a range of other topics.
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