{"id":47735,"date":"2026-03-05T16:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/sharul-channa-singapores-leading-stand-up-comic-teams-up-with-renowned-saree-brand-suta-for-womens-day-india-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:09:04","slug":"sharul-channa-singapores-leading-stand-up-comic-teams-up-with-renowned-saree-brand-suta-for-womens-day-india-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/sharul-channa-singapores-leading-stand-up-comic-teams-up-with-renowned-saree-brand-suta-for-womens-day-india-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharul Channa, Singapore\u2019s Leading Stand-Up Comic, Teams Up with Renowned Saree Brand, Suta for Women\u2019s Day India Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 05:<\/strong> <\/span>This Women\u2019s Day month, internationally acclaimed comedian Sharul Channa<\/a>, recognised among Asia\u2019s Top 10 comedians and Singapore\u2019s only full-time female stand-up comedian, returns to her roots with a highly anticipated multi-city India tour.<\/p>\n

Titled \u201cSaree, These Are Just Jokes\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,<\/a> Sharul will tour across Coimbatore (13 March), Chennai (14 March), Bengaluru (20 March), Mumbai (21 March), Pune (22 March), Baroda (26th<\/sup> March), Chandigarh (3rd<\/sup> April) and Hyderabad (5 April),<\/strong> bringing her signature fearless humour, razor-sharp storytelling, and unfiltered cultural commentary to audiences across the country.<\/p>\n

In an industry still largely male-dominated, Sharul has carved a distinctive space \u2014 bold, sharp and deeply authentic. Her comedy explores identity, diaspora life, cultural contradictions, and the everyday realities of modern women navigating multiple worlds.<\/p>\n

This multi-city tour marks two significant milestones in Sharul\u2019s career. As she completes 15 years in stand-up comedy, she also becomes the first Singapore-based Indian comedian to undertake an extensive eight-city tour across India \u2014 a testament to her growing cross-border influence and the rising cultural exchange between India and Singapore.<\/p>\n

This tour also marks a powerful collaboration with Suta, the women-led saree brand founded by sisters Sujata and Taniya Biswas. Known for redefining sarees for the contemporary woman, Suta blends handwoven traditions with comfort, individuality, and conscious design.<\/p>\n

As the official wardrobe collaborator for the tour, Suta becomes an extension of Sharul\u2019s narrative \u2014 confident, contemporary, rooted, and self-expressive. Performing in a saree is not a costume choice, but a statement. Together, Sharul and Suta challenge long-held stereotypes: that comedy must look a certain way, that tradition is restrictive, or that femininity must be softened to be powerful.<\/p>\n

Speaking about her upcoming India tour, Sharul Channa shares \u201c<\/em><\/strong>This India tour feels incredibly special because I\u2019m coming home not just as a comedian, but as a woman who has built her voice across cultures. Stand-up comedy is still a male-dominated space, and I\u2019ve had to constantly challenge what people think a comedian should look like, sound like, or talk about. Performing in a saree this tour, in collaboration with Suta, is my way of saying that tradition and rebellion can coexist. The saree isn\u2019t a costume \u2014 it\u2019s identity. It\u2019s strength. It is heritage worn on my terms. As someone who lives between India and Singapore, I\u2019ve learned that humour travels across borders, but authenticity is universal. This Women\u2019s Day month, I hope audiences see that taking up space \u2014 loudly, unapologetically \u2014 is not just powerful, it\u2019s necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sharul\u2019s journey from India to Singapore and onto global comedy stages mirrors the growing cultural exchange between India and Singapore. With deep diaspora ties and expanding collaborations across business, arts and entertainment, the two nations share a dynamic relationship \u2014 and Sharul\u2019s cross-border career stands as a contemporary example of that connection. Her homecoming tour becomes not just a performance series, but a celebration of how Indian voices are shaping and thriving on global stages.<\/p>\n

The show features all-new material exploring modern womanhood, multicultural identity, relationships, societal expectations, and the absurdities women navigate daily \u2014 delivered with her trademark wit and refreshing honesty.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on the chance to witness one of the most exciting and influential voices in comedy today. Sharul Channa is not just making it big \u2013 she\u2019s redefining the landscape for women in comedy.<\/p>\n

With Hyderabad already sold out, the tour is generating strong audience interest across cities.<\/p>\n

For more details and enquiry about tickets, check:<\/p>\n

About Sharul Channa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharul Channa is Singapore\u2019s only full-time female stand-up comedian, with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Renowned for her sharp and fearless takes on social issues, identity, and gender dynamics, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her multicultural heritage as an Indian growing up in Singapore. Her humour, rooted in real-life experiences, resonates with diverse audiences globally.<\/p>\n

A powerhouse performer, Sharul has graced some of the world\u2019s most prestigious comedy festivals, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Singapore Comedy Fringe. She has also appeared on Comedy Central Asia and was one of the voices for Netflix\u2019s animated series, \u2018Downstairs\u2019. Named one of the Top 10 Stand-Up Comedians in Asia by Asia Comedy Awards, she has toured globally with sold-out shows like Just Joking, Saree Not Sorry, and Sharul Channa Live in 2024.<\/p>\n

Trained in theatre at the Lasalle College of Arts, Sharul seamlessly combines theatrical storytelling with stand-up, making her performances both engaging and thought-provoking.<\/p>\n

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 05: This Women\u2019s Day month, internationally acclaimed comedian Sharul Channa, recognised among Asia\u2019s Top 10 comedians and Singapore\u2019s only full-time female stand-up comedian, returns to her roots with a highly anticipated multi-city India tour. Titled \u201cSaree, These Are Just Jokes\u201d, Sharul will tour across Coimbatore (13 March), Chennai (14 March), Bengaluru…<\/p>\n

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