Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Comedian Loses Bet on Bengali Spice Knowledge
During a stand-up show, comedian Abijit Ganguly had a funny bet with a fan named Jasika Narula.
Jasika said that every Bengali knows about a spice brand called Sunrise Pure.
Ganguly didn't know about it and said it didn't make him less Bengali.
He bet ₹100 that his mother wouldn't know about the brand either.
Jasika raised the bet to ₹500.
Ganguly called his mother live on stage, and she confirmed that she knew Sunrise Pure.
Ganguly lost the bet and gave Jasika ₹500, joking that the show ticket was ₹499.
People on social media found the interaction very funny and some thought it was a smart way to promote the spice brand.
Comedian Abijit Ganguly bet ₹500 with a fan, Jasika Narula, over whether his mother knew about the spice brand Sunrise Pure.
Ganguly called his mother live on stage, and she confirmed knowing the brand, making him lose the bet.
Ganguly jokingly gave Jasika ₹500, noting that the show ticket was ₹499.
The interaction was widely shared on social media, with many finding it humorous and some suggesting it was a clever brand promotion.
Social media users reacted positively, with some supporting Jasika and others praising the comedic exchange.
- Who
- Comedian Abijit Ganguly and fan Jasika Narula
- What
- A bet on whether Ganguly's mother knew about the spice brand Sunrise Pure
- When
- During a live stand-up show
- Where
- At the venue of Ganguly's stand-up show
- Why
- To settle a debate about Ganguly's knowledge of Bengali spices
- Comedian
- Abijit Ganguly
- Fan
- Jasika Narula
- Bet Amount
- ₹500
- Spice Brand
- Sunrise Pure
- Comedian's Mother
- Confirmed knowledge of Sunrise Pure
- Show Ticket Price
- ₹499