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Comedy Karma

Hear some of the best jokes by Australia’s funniest South Asian comedians and learn the hilarious and surprising stories behind those jokes. Comedy Karma is hosted by writer and stand-up comedian Aditya Gautam. Join him to find the funny side of Australia’s South Asian communities and get a bit of good karma while you’re at it.

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Suraj Kolharkar went from dodging dusters to dodging racist hecklers

When he moved to Australia, Suraj Kolarkar was a pro at dodging dusters and chalk in classrooms. Suraj has acted in big-budget Hollywood shows like Shantaram and God's Favourite Idiot; he hosted the podcast 'My First Year in Australia' on SBS and is a full-time stand-up comedian. We listen to some of his favourite jokes, including one about the similarities between Jesus and Sachin Tendulkar. Suraj tells Aditya why he stopped making Uber jokes after a racist incident, how studying in Australia was similar to being in prison, his experiences at a multi-million dollar Hollywood set and much more.

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40 min•

25 Sep

Sashi Perera can deal with online hate, but she lost it at a DM from Hasan Minhaj

Sri Lanka-born Sashi Perera has garnered millions of views for her comedy videos online, which led to her receiving a lot of hate and love. We listen to Sashi’s jokes, including one about her remembering a racist song she once sang in school. She talks to Aditya about setting boundaries between the Sri Lankan community, working as a refugee lawyer, realising she can date other ethnicities, facing racism after a cricket match, receiving a DM from Hasan Minhaj, and much more.

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50 min•

17 Sep

Dr Ahmed Kazmi knows that laughter is the best medicine

Dr Ahmed Kazmi brings new meaning to the term slashie. He's a Dermatologist, GP, comedian and cabaret artist who's based in Melbourne. His recent stand up shows include 'Dr Ahmed Gets Hitched: My Big Fat Gay Greek Pakistani Wedding' and 'Taste of Your Own Medicine: The Doctor’s Turn Being the Patient'. In this first episode of Comedy Karma, Dr Ahmed chats with host Aditya Gautam about his singing skills, turning stories about belonging and family rejection into funny jokes, and the heinous crime of making samosas with potatoes and peas instead of lamb. This episode contains some swearing.

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13 Sep

Introducing Comedy Karma

Join the ever-curious stand-up comedian Aditya Gautam as he chuckles along with Australia's funniest comedians from the South Asian diaspora. They exchange jokes, stories, gossip, life lessons, and a little good karma.

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