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Abhishek Upmanyu: Employee No. 1(2023)

8.8/10
Hindi40 mins

Abhishek explains why he is pursuing comedy with a "real" story about his job as a chemical engineer at a refinery.

Director:Stuart Laws
Mood:
funnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
21 December 2023
Director
Stuart Laws
Language
Hindi
Runtime
40m
Rating
8.8/10

Storyline

A comedian shares a funny story about his past job as a chemical engineer. He talks about his experiences working at a refinery to explain why he decided to become a comic.

From engineer to comedian, one hilarious refinery story.

Film Details

8.8Rating
40Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 December 2023

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyuplifting
Themes
identityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor5
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
A
Abhishek UpmanyuSelf
#2
K
Kash KhanCrew
#3
S
Stuart LawsDirector

Trivia

  • The special was filmed in front of a live audience at the Soho Theatre in London.
  • Abhishek Upmanyu wrote and performed the show before it was filmed as a special.
  • The director, Stuart Laws, is also a British stand-up comedian and podcaster.
  • The show's title references corporate culture, contrasting with Upmanyu's comedic persona.
  • It was released directly on YouTube, bypassing traditional comedy special platforms.
  • The material is based on Upmanyu's real-life experience studying chemical engineering.
  • The special helped grow his YouTube channel to over 2 million subscribers.

Frequently Asked Questions