Get to know... Abijit Ganguly

The stand-up comedian talks about being trolled, his favourite songs, and advice he would give his younger self

Stand-up comedian, @abijitG

Currently I am:

Touring the country.

High point in life:

Making the leap from consulting to comedy.

Low point in life:

Being trolled for three months this year over a joke about a cricketer.

On my playlist:

Kiska Rasta Dekhe by Kishore Kumar, Three Little Birds by Bob Marley, Liverpool’s anthem: You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Today I’m craving:

Kolkata’s puchka and Blueberry mishti doi.

Next big splurge:

A Technifibre squash racquet.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self:

Don’t get drunk and try to hoist your friend up on your neck. You’ll have years of neck pain.

I won’t get on stage until:

I have emptied my bladder.

A secret skill I have:

Listening.

My favourite Sunday memory while growing up:

Dad playing Harry Belafonte.

My most star-struck moment:

Sunil Chhetri messaged me saying he likes my work. He also threw in some health tips.

If I could travel back in time, I’d:

Revisit the early days of stand-up comedy in India. Comedians could get away with saying anything.

A trait I despise in people:

Talking on and on without any actual content.

I won’t leave the house without:

My backpack. I keep forgetting things wherever I go.

The best thing about fame:

Meeting famous people.

The worst thing about fame:

Learning that famous people can also disappoint you.