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Get to know... Abijit Ganguly
The stand-up comedian talks about being trolled, his favourite songs, and advice he would give his younger self
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.
