What lured me to this show was the fine print on the invitation that told guests cocktails and dinner would follow. I have a sweet tooth and a spicy tooth, need I say more?

I went prepared to be bored to death by some idiot trying to teach me the basics of banking and the share market or something equally dull. I say dull, because it was Monday evening after a long day at college: usually I love hearing/ reading about the stock market. What I got instead was 59 minutes of pure laughter.

Ash Chandler, is a name to reckon with. Don't be mislead by the weird name. I expected to find some wannabe, but got an impeccably dressed, voluble stranger, who had the ability to make me laugh. As for explaining whether his real name is Ash or not, he says in an exasperated tone. "It really is a true story. Though I wish I could say it is not! My parents met at a University in Minnesota. My dad's from Haryana, his name is Chander Sharma, which went on to become Chandler. I was born under the Ashwini star and hence the name Ash!"

He's a stand up comedian, passionate biker, absolutely fantabulous singer and a restaurateur who also does some minor roles as an actor. I, for one, hadn't heard of this guy till I saw him last evening- and that, I've realized has been my loss. For those of you who know Mumbai, the name Da Vinci's, should ring many bells.

I'd say he was a smaller version or Russell Peters, but that'd be kinda unfair. For he's milder. Or that's what I gathered. While the bases he covered- same old marriage, languages, parents, tantric sex- were common enough, his take on them was absolutely fresh and actually funny.

And he has a voice to die for. I could be biased cuz he sang all my favorites- Your Song by Elton, Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queens (he was as good as Koze!!), Sway by Michael Bubble and What a Wonderful world- the exact Louis Armstrong version. But from the crowd's reaction, my bias couldn't have played a major role.

59 minutes. Because it was less than an hour. Because the bank didn't want to pay for "an hour or more".

If he ever visits your town- don't miss him!!! After all- laugh, cuz tomorrow s only going to be worse.

All my love.

6 comments

1. Ry on Wed Dec 19, 10:37:00 PM GMT+5:30

   Merry Christmas Happy New year
   
   Rythwin
   
   Btw.. too distracted to read the post :D hence the non commenting

    
2. Kaushik on Wed Dec 19, 11:45:00 PM GMT+5:30

   Thanks for special mention.
   
   I don't know about Ash Chandler coming to town, but pif is.
   
   pif. pif? pif!
   
   Saturday and Sunday, 3pm and 7pm both days, Alliance Francaise. The shows on the two days are different, so come on both days. I'm acting. And singing!
   
   If you don't come I will be upset and not act to my fullest potential.
   
   Koze

    
3. Sthupit Girl on Thu Dec 20, 01:34:00 PM GMT+5:30

   @Ry: Lol, that's ok. Wishing you the same.
   
   @Koze: That's me. Ever special- mentioning. I so wanted to come. Even convinced a few of my friends to tag along! But I'm working on the weekend, and this seminar thing has come up that I can NOT miss. Sawwy!
   
   Thanks for dropping by you guys,
   
   All my love.

    
4. Triya on Fri Dec 21, 12:10:00 PM GMT+5:30

   Good post and all. But OMG, the song toootally distracted me... It's hilarious. :) Managed to cheer me up.
   
   As usual, my request's Merry Little Christmas by Bing Crosby or Sinatra...
   
   And hope you have a Merry merry Christmas and a lovely New Year ahead.
   
   *hugs*

    
5. Navneet on Sat Dec 22, 10:05:00 PM GMT+5:30

   hmmm...someone seems all smitten or is it the christmas spirit?? (i would never know).
   
   brr...time to rush under the blankets..you take care

    
6. Sthupit Girl on Tue Dec 25, 01:40:00 PM GMT+5:30

   @Triya: Lol, I thought it might. And thankus. And here's your song for you.
   
   @Nav: Smitten, smitten, smitten. Only, he had on a very nice platinum ring on his ring finger. Sigh.
   
   Thanks for dropping by you guys,
   
   All my love.