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Protest in a Punchline: A glimpse into political stand-up comedy in India as a site of resistance

Protest in a Punchline: A glimpse into political stand-up comedy in India as a site of resistance

The ability of satire to change our thinking and beliefs like it historically did, is now being questioned by intellectuals. In order to understand if satire is at the brink of disappearance, it is important to delve into an understanding of what satire is, and how the use of satire in political comedy in India has had more effect than that of a mere joke. It has led to discussions, debates and the creation of a discourse in society.