His full comedy special “All Over the Place”, Rajiv Satyal.
Rajiv Satyal is a talented comedian and storyteller.
Rajiv discovered his passion for stand-up comedy at Go Bananas Comedy Club, encouraged by his brother, a well-known queer author.
Rajiv’s journey reflects a common struggle among South Asian comedians balancing familial expectations and career aspirations.
His humor often critiques societal norms, particularly regarding the pressure to excel in traditional careers such as engineering or medicine.
Rajiv shared about:
- Rajiv’s comedy evolved from general topics to more personal narratives, highlighting the differences in upbringing within Indian culture.
- His recent comedy special, “All Over the Place,” available on YouTube, detailing their experiences performing on all seven continents and their journey from being unlucky in love to marriage and fatherhood.
- The importance of continuous improvement and the writing process in stand-up, advocating for writing jokes meticulously and understanding the audience’s perspective.