In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Dayyan, a young, super-talented and rising stand-up comedian and content creator known for his sharp wit and humor.

From small open mics to sold-out shows, Dayyan shares his unfiltered journey through Pakistan’s evolving stand-up scene, the struggles, the experiments, and the state of comedy in a sensitive country like Pakistan.

We uncover:

• His early comedy experiments at Laugh Out Lounge
• What it’s really like performing live in Pakistan
• Why Pakistani comedy isn’t growing as fast as it should
• The cultural, creative, and commercial barriers comedians face

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Dayyan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayyan_ki_chussain/

Special thanks to Daftarkhwan for providing us with the studio space.

You can find out more about them at: ⁠⁠https://www.daftarkhwan.com/⁠⁠

Credits:

Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi

Associate Producer: Saad Shehryar

Publisher: Talha Shaikh

Editor: Jawad Sajid