The serious side of Comic Singh...

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Comedian Comic Singh, known offstage as Manpreet Singh, carries with him an unusual blend of everyday Punjabi humour, sharp social satire and heartfelt storytelling.

With an ‘Aadhaar name’ as he calls his given name; and a stage name that have now become familiar across YouTube, live shows, and television, Manpreet’s comedic footprint has grown steadily over the last seven years. His first television show, Befikran Di Rasoi, captures not only his comedic instincts but also the essence of a Punjabi household — chaotic, warm, lovingly loud and irresistibly funny.

Befikran Di Rasoi was envisioned as a TV-style comedy experience — part hosting, part spontaneous humour and never entirely scripted. The debut episode featured Jashanpreet Singh, Anmol Magic, along with actress Tania. Rather than behaving as a typical host, Comic Singh approached the show with a free-flowing, organic style —cracking spontaneous jokes, reacting to his guests, and allowing the humour to rise naturally from conversation.

Comic Singh’s journey, though often narrated with humour, is rooted in real-life grind. He began working in Amritsar, joining the KFC team in 2009, before moving to Domino’s in 2013 as an assistant restaurant manager. Comedy wasn’t on the cards then — until an annual office meeting, seven years ago, changed everything. He performed a small comic bit for colleagues and felt something click. “Maza hi bada aaya,” he recalls. That moment pushed him to resign from his steady job and take the unpredictable leap into stand-up. As a middle-class boy who quit a secure naukri, his decision was bold, but one that eventually shaped a remarkable career.

In these few years, Comic Singh’s art has taken him across 21 countries, performing everywhere from Hong Kong, Norway, Sweden, Germany to international Punjabi hubs like New Zealand. While he performs in Punjabi, interestingly, he never faced the stereotypical “struggle.” Relatability, and a growing global Punjabi diaspora helped him build a steady audience.

At the heart of his comedy is the unique chaos of Punjabi life — the noisy family routines, the staple fuffads, Sunday traditions, and the small absurdities of everyday living. Yet, he draws clear ethical lines. “There are things I would never joke about,” he says. Turban, his identity is one!

His humour comes from observations, not from mockery. “No comic wants to say something hurtful,” he insists, urging audiences to allow comedians space for satire. Comic Singh’s inspirations reflect his love for clean yet impactful satire. The late Jaspal Bhatti, Bhagwant Mann, and Amanullah Khan are his comedic pillars — artistes who balanced humour with social messaging. He speaks with admiration for Rana Ranbir’s depth, Gurpreet Ghuggi’s brilliance and the emotional intelligence embedded within Punjabi comedic cinema.

He shares that half of his content is rooted in real life — especially jokes about Punjabi families and fathers — while the other half is creatively exaggerated. His writing process is disciplined: he writes his own jokes, tests a special for a year before finalising it. Balancing work between Amritsar and Chandigarh, he admits, “Real humour is in Amritsar.”

Comic Singh believes the comedy scene is expanding rapidly, yet, there is no real competition. He says, “I am the only one doing stand-up comedy in Punjabi. I wish more people would join.”

Comedy, he says, often comes from a dark place. Like the Joker’s mask, a comedian hides pain behind laughter while balancing life’s pressures — groceries, bills, responsibilities — parallel to performance.

As he steps into television, he leaves a simple message for readers, “Dekhde raho. The more you watch an artiste, the more they create for you.”

From the fast-food counters of Amritsar to global stages, Comic Singh’s journey is proof that humour, when honest and heartfelt, can cross borders and connect people everywhere. Befikran Di Rasoi streams on Pitaara TV.