Comedy at its best is a mirror to society. From the greatest comedians - Charles Chaplin, Louis CK, to our Indian comedians - Boman Irani, Paresh Rawal - they have dissected and highlighted social issues courageously, often speaking truths that dare not be spoken. Comedy allows for that communication in the most entertaining and engaging manner, from the Roman Chorus to the Shakespearan fools. Vasu Primlani speaks to sensitive issues in India, and specializing in building bridges with her comedy.

Vasu is an international inspirational speaker, a professional standup comic, corporate trainer, triathlete, environmentalist, a ballerina and has danced with the Bolshoi. She tackles social messaging through her comedy, giving voice to issues such as the environment, human rights and rape.
She has headlined, or been showcased at premier comedy venues such as SF Punchline, New Comedy Comedy Cub, the Mira Guild Theater, Rooster T Feathers, and in India at the Taj Mahal Delhi, the Comedy Store Mumbai, Grandmasters of Comedy and One Boulevard Saket, among others. She is known for her dry wit and deadpan expression while she sails through the travails of the exceptional in daily life. She is one of the top female comedians in India. Her shows range from exclusively English to bilingual in hindi.


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