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Comedy: Casual-Tea by Madhur Virli

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Madhur Virli is bringing a brand-new set filled with fresh jokes, hilarious observations, and stories that will leave you in splits.

This is comedy in its rawest, most unpredictable form—where the jokes are fresh, the laughter is real, and you get to be part of the madness. Don’t miss out on this laugh riot!

Book your tickets now and be the first to witness the making of something special.

○ Language: Hinglish
○ Age Limit: 18+

About Madhur Virli

Madhur is a modern stand-up voice with a fearless style — crisp observational sets threaded with clever surrealism and crowdwork. He has a raw, performative energy that comes across in longer-form specials and in shorter viral clips alike. If you want an artist who can headline a comedy club and also slot well into festival lineups, he’s a strong pick.

His YouTube presence (main channel + RAW channel) gives you both polished specials and off-stage, raw moments that convert well into promo clips for shows.