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Lionesses of Punjab are roaring in Great Indian Laughter Challenge
by Vidhya Krishnan
Jul 12, 2008, Bangalore

The women all the way from Punjab - the 3 contestants, Sugandha Mishra, Rajbir Kaur and Bharati Singh of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge who are all set to tickle your laughter buds and to have you in splits. Creating a history of sorts and breaking the notion that 'Men are better than women when it comes to comedy', we caught up with the 3 ladies in a candid chat...

I LIKE GREAT INDIAN LAUGHTER CHALLENGE…

Sugandha Mishra… I believe that the beauty of life is to make others happy. And my belief in this concept is what attracted me to the show. I am a mimicry artist and have performed at a national level. The director of the show called me for the auditions and I got selected. It is a big show for me and I want to give my 100%.

Rajbir Kaur…The thought that I will make others laugh and relax is a good reason that pulled me to the show. The whole world is going to be happy and what more do I want?

Bharati Singh… This is a great show and a good platform to make a name for myself. There are big artists and we have people coming from different places which is a good experience for all of us. Making others laugh gives you immense satisfaction.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION…

Sugandha Mishra… It is tough and I don't deny that. Also there are two more ladies, so it is all good for a healthy competition. It is quite stressful when you think about how well am I going to present myself and how maximum humorous can I be.. but all these are passing thoughts and everybody is bound to feel this. I don't worry much about others' performance because luck will also play its part. I always think about giving my fullest and working towards it rather think about how good others are…if they are good so be it, they are good and they will get it. And if that is what is to happen, nobody can stop it but I will continue doing my bit.

Rajbir Kaur… I am here to enjoy and I will make the most out of this show. I feel the competition is more for the judges because they will have to make a decision in choosingthe best of the best All of us are good and that is why we are here so that is something that is going to be really tough for the judges And all of us will do our best but ultimately the final decision is made by the judges So it is more for them



Bharati Singh… There are great talents in people here and everybody is working hard to express it in the best way possible. This is a contest and there is no fun without competition.

MY INSPIRATION…..

Sugandha Mishra…I always wanted to do something different and I realized my potentials on the mimicry front. So I started looking for every opportunity that I could make use of.

Rajbir Kaur … From my childhood I have been very funny and talkative. I always believe not to worry come what may and see to it that people around me are laughing all the time. Slowly I realised my scope for acting and with God's grace I am blessed with a good platform to prove my potentials.

Bharati Singh…. People find me funny and my friends are the ones who gave me the push. I have taken part in lot of competitions and skits and used to always stand first. So I thought why not tell the world that I have the stuff.

MY TAKE ON COMEDY…

Sugandha Mishra… According to me, comedy is the toughest art. Making others laugh is not a cakewalk. Most of us are very emotional and people are forgetting to laugh. But only comedy has the power to soothe any state of mind.

Rajbir Kaur … Laughter is the best medicine. I have been doing theatre for 18 years now and comedy is a feel good thing for me. I realized that I have the capabilities for it and decided to choose this field as my profession. I am looking at establishing myself as a stand up comedian.

Bharati Singh… Comedy is not something that can be learnt but it is a God's gift. And I am glad that God has blessed me with it.

THE CHALLEMGE…

Sugandha Mishra… is the competition and the pressure to give your best.

Rajbir Kaur … Within the time that we are given, we need to give our best to make others' laugh and cannot afford to be silent at any point Laughter has to come naturally and cannot be forced and getting it out is where the pressure is but that is why we are here to work

Bharati Singh… Proving yourself in front of a huge audience especially big artists and making them laugh is not a cakewalk
WOMEN ARE BETTER THAN MEN…

People are under the wrong notion that women are meant only from glamour but that is sadly false. And we are out here to break that.

Rajbir Kaur … of course! Why not? Women are closer to reality and good at each and every field. Just that there are few people who don't let them grow and women are curbed of the opportunities because of that. But if given a chance (like we are given), I am sure the world will know our talents.

Bharati Singh… Definitely! Women are doing well but they need to be given the chance to show their talents.

MY FAVOURITE JUDGE…

Sugandha Mishra… Both of them are good but I like Navjot Singh Sidhu because he speaks really well. He is always filled with energy and I feel the comfort level with him.

Rajbir Kaur… I like the judges and respect their decision and I have nobody specific to choose.

Bharati Singh… I admire Sidhu because of the comfort level he brings to the platform.

MY FAVOURITE COMEDIAN…

/>Sugandha Mishra… Paresh Rawal
Rajbir Kaur … Raju Srivastav
Bharati Singh… Jhonny Lever

ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, I RATE MY COMEDY…

Sugandha Mishra… I give myself 8 because I am not perfect and there is a lot more to learn.

Rajbir Kaur… I strongly believe in my capabilities and give myself a rating of 10.

Bharati Singh… I never feel satisfied about my learning and what I know is nothing compared to what is still to learn. So I give myself a rating of 9.

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