Bollywood stand-up at TIFF

Acclaimed comedian Nitin Mirani stops off at TIFF Bell Lightbox for an afternoon of Bollywood-themed comedy in a pre-Diwali celebration. After a sellout debut show at Masala! Mehndi! Masti!, Mirani will reunite with local comedienne Crystal Ferrier this time to take aim at beloved Bollywood films.

Mirani employs his comedic gifts to poke gentle fun at the stars, clichés and stereotypes of this unique cinematic form.  With clips from Bollywood classics including Namak Halaal (1982) and the recent Housefull (2010), Mirani reflects on how art imitates life which imitates art and so on.

Born in India and raised in Dubai Mirani decided to pursue a variety of careers from TV producer, to salesman, to pursuing the art of the perfect french fry, which all give him a perfect background for a career in stand-up comedy.  Having been on the comedy circuit entertaining audiences for over five years, pioneering comedy in the Middle East and selling out shows from India to Hong Kong, his act has been described as refreshing, exuberant, completely unpredictable, un-clichéd and therefore highly entertaining. From recession to Swine flu, Hollywood to Shahrukh Khan, Mirani takes all his current observations about life and makes them unbearably funny.

Sunday, October 9, at 4:00 PM
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