I run a non profit where we teach kids from slums of India, I write jokes and stories for a living, and I research in education.

I change my profession after every couple of years to challenge myself and learn something new.

I have done 500 + shows which include standup comedy, poetry, storytelling, theatre etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Host people and exchange stories. Get hosted and exchange more stories. We are a work in progress and I believe in learning from people. Different cultures provide a varied perspective to understand myself and the world in a better way.

Interests

I love exploring different art forms from Street theatre to standup comedy.

Education sector is something I am passionate about.

• poetry
• performing arts
• education
• traveling
• standup comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- from The Salesman (Iran) to Departures (Japanese), I love exploring world cinema. I even write satire reviews of Bollywood movies.

Books- A Man called Ove, 1984, Sapiens, Factfulness, 40 Rules of Love, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star

Music- Sufi, Indie or Jazz (not that I understand it much)

Series- From Peaky Blinders to Fauda, from The Newsroom to Mindhunters, and from Modern Family to Brooklyn 99, my TV time app tells me I have watched 200+ series already.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Okay. Extremely narcissist section

1. Led a scrap collection drive with 45 volunteers over a weekend and raised funds for education of 30 children from slums of India

2. Performed standup comedy in an auditorium with 1200 people

Teach, Learn, Share

Storytelling, tech in education, Hindi (if you are into that language)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell you horror stories, recite poetry, crack jokes (have done that for a living ok), and listen patiently :P

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

India