Aakash Gupta: Angry Young Man(2023)
Hindi62 mins
“Angry Young Man” is Aakash Gupta’s first hour-long standup DIGITAL comedy special. Frustrated and grumpy about things he sees and feels, the comedian who is always asked, “Tu hasta kyu nahi?” expresses his annoyance through humorous stories about life, from school days, to his recent trip to Europe.
Director:Gaurav Bhatt
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 December 2023
- Director
- Gaurav Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A standup comedian shares funny stories about his life. He talks about feeling frustrated, from his school days to a recent trip to Europe. The special is his way of expressing his annoyance in a humorous way.
“Why so serious? Life's annoyances, hilariously unpacked.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
62Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 December 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendship
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Aakash GuptaSelf
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Abhishek ShrivastavaCrew
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Gaurav BhattDirector
→Trivia
- This was Aakash Gupta's first full-length comedy special released directly on digital platforms.
- The special's title references the famous 'Angry Young Man' archetype from 1970s Bollywood films.
- It was filmed as a live performance in front of an audience, not in an empty studio.
- Aakash Gupta is known for his viral social media sketches, which helped build his audience for this special.
- The special includes stories based on his real experiences, like a trip to Europe that went wrong.
- Director Gaurav Bhatt has primarily worked on digital content and comedy projects before this.
- Unlike many stand-up specials, it focuses on everyday frustrations rather than political or edgy topics.