‘It’s hard to make people laugh’

What is the reason behind taking up a comedy show?

Comedy is the most difficult art to master. It is hard to make people laugh and the only reason I took up this show was because I wanted to challenge himself as an actor. I gave my consent to Comedy High School the moment I heard the plot. It is fundamentally funny and invariably leads to situations that produce laughter. 

How is this show different from others?

Comedy High School is a non-fiction show with a light-hearted take on society, culture, education and current affairs through a classroom-based set-up. It is a clean comedy show with theme-based episodes. I assure the viewers that it is totally different.

Why didn’t you explore the comedy genre earlier?

Though I was offered comedy shows earlier, I did not feel comfortable doing them. However, in this show I am quite comfortable with the producer and the creative team of writers.

Who are the celebs we can expect on the show?

We have already finished a few episodes. We have shot with Salman Khan for the first episode and also have had other celebrities from different genres, including Sunny Leone, Anu Mallik and Baba Sehgal.

How was your experience shooting with Salman Khan?

It was great shooting for the first episode with Salman Khan. I know his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail for 25-30 years, but I was meeting him for the first time. He made all of us laugh on the sets and we all were very comfortable when he was around.

Has Tellywood been kind to you?

Yes, very much. All my earlier shows did well and I received a lot of appreciation from the industry.