People always ask me “How come you are so funny?”
Well life has played so many jokes on me.
So, if I am not funny who would it be?
“Sharma Ji”? who has been checking out the lady in the yellow saree for a long time.
'Amit' I have fifteen minutes. I have to be on the stage.
We will wrap up in ten minutes.
Sure?
Yeah sure.
'Dada' ask them to prepare coffee for me.
Alright
Is the camera ready?
Put on the sound (Mic)
Thank you
Let's go for a take.
Okay
Friends this is your friend and host 'Amit Trivedi'. Welcome to '365 News City's - Entertainment Show'. Viewers today we have with us a shining star from the world of comedy and entertainment "Ashwin Verma"
Ashwin Sir welcome to the Entertainment Show.
Thank you Amit. Thank you for having me on the show
Ashwin Sir, tell me something.
You seem to bring a smile on every person's face that you meet.
Is there a special reason?
If people don't smile or laugh looking at me,
then I would be out of business.
Actually the reason for that smile is the bonding, between an artist and his audience.
It's strange that few years ago when I used to see my face in the mirror,
I was feeling very in secured. I used to complain to Almighty as to why he gave me such a face?
Such facial features. It would make me feel dispirited.
Now when you look into the mirror, how does it feel?
Now I feel good. And my friends are envious looking at my face.
Why is that?
Like..they feel insecure.
They say that 'We wish we had a face like yours. You have a such a funny face'.
Funny
Tell me something about your family?
There are three of us in our family.
My mother, my younger brother and I.
I was ten years old when my father passed away. After that my mother raised the both of us.
She was a school teacher, later she became the head-teacher and then she became the school principal.
Since she was a school principal,
she must have been a disciplinarian and a strict person?
It's like this Amit. Whether there are people who follow Gandhism or not,
there is definitely a Hitler in every house.
And our mother was the 'Hitler' of our house.
Believe me.
There is love and affection even when a mother expresses tough love by scolding you.
And I would receive a lot of tough love.
Yeah.
You have a younger brother.
Does he want to follow your footsteps to join the entertainment industry and earn fame?
No he wants to earn money.
Actually, if you want to make a lot of money in a short period of time, you have two options.
Either you rob a bank,
or open a private coaching classes for school students.
So he is running a private coaching center in Delhi.
Ashwin Sir, you have millions of fans.
There would surely have been some fan moments. Is there any interesting fan encounter story?
You would like to hear a story or an interesting story. First tell me that?
Viewers would obviously be interested to listen to an interesting story.
Then listen. There is one story.
One day I was heading home after completing my show. Right then a little girl came running towards me.
She smiled and gave me a rose.
Suddenly her mother arrived there.
She was my ex-girlfriend.
Before I could understand and ask her anything, her husband came there.
Then?
Then we just started having a formal conversation. Like how are you?
What's going on?
Actually 'Amit',
I couldn't speak my heart out.
Neither she nor I was able to have a heart-to-heart conversation.
After that meeting you surely would have thought that,
if both of you were together, that little girl could have been your child?
What do you mean by could have been my child?
She is my child.
I was just kidding. Sorry.
Not all relations are blood related; some are much more than that.
I do not regret about it.
People are meant to be or not meant to be together, that's their destiny or fate.
What's important is that she is happy.
Ashwin Sir you joined the 'Gary Edwards Theater group' after coming to Mumbai.
But 'Gary Edward's theater group' is known for serious plays.
It's really difficult to imagine you portraying those serious characters.
Did you ever have any aspiration of becoming a serious actor?
The one, who used to speak about dream skies,
his existence was shrunk to some limits.
The one, who was like a reflection in the mirror,
his name and identity was erased forever.
Today whatever I have achieved
is because of 'Gary Edward's Theater Group'. Amit,
It's because of him I understood that I am..
Capable of doing comedy.
Is there an award that you would like to win?
'Amit' these days a lot of people are depressed and silent.
There is a strange silence that exists today in relationships and friendships.
People are stuck in a rat race.
They don't know what they want to achieve. Yet they continue to participate in this rat race.
Forgetting all of that, when people watch my show and burst out laughing.
I don't think there could be a better award than this.
Writer 'Mark Twain' has said that the best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
Yes
Ashwin Sir, thank you very much for taking time out for our show.
Thank you very much 'Amit', thank you.
Thank you.
So viewers this was our favourite comedian 'Ashwin Verma'.
Next week we will meet another famous personality, until then. Thank you and good bye.
It's a wrap.
There is love and affection even when a mother expresses tough love by scolding you.
Brother, think about it once again. “Verma's Coaching Classes”,
we brothers will start it together. There is a lot of money in it.
'Sameer' what do you think?
Am I going to Mumbai just to earn money?
Brother, my dreams and aspirations mean nothing to you?
That's alright. You can fulfill your dreams right here.
In the evening you can start your theater workshop.
What's the problem here?
The problem is that you won't understand.
Yes how would we understand?
You are the only one sensible here.
Quit a good job.
And now you are leaving us and going to Mumbai.
Go and do whatever you wish. Within four days you will realize your mistake and be back to your senses.
Take care of mother.
People are meant to be or not meant to be together, that's their destiny or fate.
'Maya' I need some more time.
How much time do you need 'Ashwin'?
I am tired of listening to your excuses.
How do I introduce you to my parents? Meet 'Ashwin' an aspiring theater actor?
'Maya', there are certain things that are beyond our control.
And you know I am trying. Believe me 'Maya' everything will be fine.
You keep on trying. Keep chasing your dreams.
I can't wait any longer.
Even I have a life, even I have dreams.
Listen try to understand. We don't have a future together.
'Maya'...
'Maya'!
Please don't go.
You know I... I...
Today whatever I have achieved
is because of 'Gary Edward's Theater Group'.
On the battlefield tomorrow if we have to choose between defeat and martyrdom...
Stop!
Stop! Stop!
This is just not working.
Two days to opening night...
and I don't have a lead in place.
What am I gonna do?
How am I gonna do it?
Sir, I know the lines.
I can help you Sir.
Yes Sir.
It's not about the lines.
What I need..
Is somebody that has a stage presence.
Somebody that has a persona,
somebody who fits the part.
Do you understand what I am saying?
Yes Sir, I totally understand...
Why don't you just get me a damn cup of coffee?
I totally understand sir...
I rehearsed this part in your absence...
I can act right now sir.
Just give me one chance sir.
Didn't you hear what I just said?
You don't fit the @♪*! ing part
Get me the damn coffee and file these papers.
Bloody Joker!
Ashwin Sir!
The show starts in one minute.
Well done!
Son, Congratulations!
Uncle, you are my favourite
Thank you
Thank you everyone
Thank you!