Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Papa CJ Discusses Comedy, Coaching, and Audience Influence
Papa CJ, a comedian, is back on stage after focusing on leadership coaching.
He started coaching because he couldn't make a living solely from stand-up.
Now, he combines his comedy skills with his coaching.
He thinks the Indian comedy scene is growing, with more comedians getting noticed.
He avoids jokes that are mean-spirited and focuses on respecting his audience, and believes the audience is responsible for vulgar humor in comedy.
His new tour, 'Still Standing Up,' promises a unique and unpredictable experience.
Papa CJ, a comedian, is returning to the stage with his India tour 'Still Standing Up'.
He transitioned to leadership coaching in 2007 due to financial constraints but has now incorporated comedy techniques into his coaching.
CJ views the Indian comedy scene as evolving, with increased visibility for comedians through digital platforms.
He doesn't prefer roasts due to their potential for mean-spirited humor and avoids being hurtful in his comedy.
CJ believes that if vulgarity is present, the audience is to blame, as they are the ones who laugh at such jokes.
- Who
- Papa CJ, a comedian, who is also a leadership coach.
- What
- Papa CJ is returning to stand-up comedy with his India tour, 'Still Standing Up,' and integrating his comedy background into leadership coaching.
- When
- CJ began coaching in 2007, and is now returning to the stage.
- Where
- The interview is about his career, in India.
- Why
- He returned to the stage and coaching, blending his expertise, and is discussing the evolution of comedy.
Papa CJ's Perspective
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Approach to Comedy
Papa CJ's Perspective
CJ avoids being hurtful and doesn't prefer roasts, as he feels they can be mean-spirited.
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- Profession
- Comedian, Leadership Coach
- Tour Name
- Still Standing Up
- Coaching Start Year
- 2007
- Autobiography Title
- Naked
- Preferred Gigs
- Local audiences in India