Ep 2. Kahaniya with Biswa

The second episode of Comicstaan season 1 is titled "Kahaniya with Biswa." The episode features Biswa Kalyan Rath, a popular stand-up comedian and writer, as the guest mentor.

The episode kicks off with the contestants being given a surprise challenge where they have to tell a story in under 60 seconds. The challenge puts the contestants in a tricky situation, where they not just have to engage the audience within a minute, but also present a complete story. The contestants try their best to balance the plot, characters, and ending in their stories. While some are able to deliver a complete story, others fumble and struggle with the time limit.

After the challenge, the contestants move on to the main task which is to come up with a 6-minute stand-up comedy routine. The catch is that they have to present the routine in an anecdotal format which requires them to tell personal stories. The contestants have to come up with original content based on their experiences, and Biswa is there to guide them through the process.

Biswa shares his insights with the contestants on how to deliver anecdotes that are funny and relatable to the audience. He also highlights the importance of not compromising on the truth while presenting personal stories, as authenticity is key in stand-up comedy.

The contestants, with this guidance, start to develop their routines based on their experiences. However, as they start writing their material they face the challenge of how much of their personal life they want to share on stage. They are confronted with the dilemma of how much is too much when it comes to sharing their personal lives with the audience.

As the contestants finalize their material, Biswa sits down with each of them to help them fine-tune their routines. He emphasizes the need to construct the joke in a way that engages the audience, and how to use personal anecdotes to convey a larger message.

As the contestants take to the stage, they all display an impressive range of storytelling skills, showcasing their personal experiences in humorous and relatable ways. Their material received a good response from both the audience and the judges, who took note of their abilities to construct a joke-driven narrative with sharp punchlines.

The episode ends with the judges deliberating on the performances, and the contestants anxiously await the decision. In the end, the judges pick a winner and a loser, and the contestants gear up for the next challenge.

Overall, the episode "Kahaniya with Biswa" showcases the importance of personal storytelling in stand-up comedy. It demonstrates how comedians can use their personal experiences to connect with the audience in a humorous and relatable way, while still being truthful and authentic. The episode leaves the audience with a sense of awe and appreciation for the craft of stand-up comedy.