In this delightfully candid episode of AfterHours with All About Eve, stand-up comedian and writer Kushagra Srivastava sits down for an honest chat about life behind the jokes.The Pretty Good Roast Show: Behind The ScenesKushagra shares behind-the-scenes insights into writing jokes for The Pretty Good Roast Show, especially for non-comic guests, how some celebrities (like Kusha Kapila) came exceptionally well-prepared, and the hilarious inner workings of writing as a team with Kaustubh and Rohit — and what exactly Aashish Solanki was doing while they wrote.One of the episode’s highlights is when Kushagra pays tribute to fellow comic Maheep Singh — someone he considers deeply influential. He talks about Maheep Singh's career in comedy since 2010, his brief break during COVID, and most memorably, Maheep Singh's brilliant line “Mummy kaisi hai?” on The Pretty Good Roast Show.The Dark Side Of Social MediaThe conversation takes a deeper turn as Kushagra opens up about the darker side of internet fame — negative comments, trolling, and the strange confidence people get when hidden behind screens.
Dating In 2025, From A Man's POVWe also explore the male emotional landscape: how men deal with heartbreak, the ways in which male friendships offer support, and why most break-up conversations end with "bohot badiya hua, ab chill kar." From dating dynamics to communication struggles, Kushagra talks about being ghosted, ghosting others, and the strange ecosystem of dating apps — including the bizarre bios, performative politeness, and how the dating bar for men is so low that basic decency is now considered “gentlemanly”. He also shares what he sees as green flags (people who don’t take themselves too seriously) and red flags (those who can turn on anyone without warning).Life As A Stand-Up ComedianAs the episode comes to a close, Kushagra talks about the loneliness of stand-up comedy — the solo travel, the solo shows — and whether he’d still be doing it if it weren’t financially viable. And if you’ve seen him on Tanmay Reacts(Tanmay Bhat's show), you’ve probably wondered why he’s called Kidnapper OP. Kushagra reveals the inside joke behind the nickname. His answer? It’s the love for the craft that matters most. He also opens up about what brings him joy, how he unwinds AfterHours, and what he hopes to keep building as a writer and performer.(00:00) Episode begins(2:16) Why did it take so long for Kushagra to be recognised online?(2:57) How did Kushagra become a comedian?(5:18) Writing for The Pretty Good Roast Show (6:15) Are comedians scared nowadays?(7:22) Dealing with online hate and trolling(10:45) Who does he confide in?(11:15) Male vs female friendships – handling emotional struggles(14:55) Do men actually want strong, independent women?(18:55) Worst thing Kushagra has read about himself – and post-breakup relief(20:10) Best part of stand-up comedy(21:43) Does he ever feel envious of other comedians?(22:30) On Maheep Singh and the ‘Mummy Kaisi Hai’ moment(25:49) Why is he called Kidnapper OP on Tanmay Reacts?(26:22) His relationship with his parents(28:41) Sanya Malhotra being rejected by Dance India Dance(30:36) How would he present himself on a reality show?(33:50) Has Kushagra ever ghosted someone?(37:02) Does ‘Hassi Toh Phassi’ work in real life?(40:28) Why stand-up comedy can feel lonely(42:21) Dating apps and the strangest bios he’s seen(47:54) Green flags in people(48:23) Red flags to watch out for(48:38) Would he still pursue comedy if it didn’t pay well?(51:51) How Kushagra unwinds AfterHoursFollow us: Instagram: / allabouteve_in Website: https://allabouteve.co.in/#prettygoodroastshow #roast #maheepsingh #standupcomedy #standupcomedian #kushakapila #tanmaybhat #tanmayreacts #podcast #interview #comedy #roastshow