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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"VI-John Ki Shaving Cream Wala Brush": Comedian Rants About Matcha Trend In Viral Video
Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, has taken the food and beverage industry by storm. Originating in Japan, it has now dominated social media food trends and cafe menus, not just in drinks, but also in desserts and other dishes. Reacting to the frenzy, stand-up comedian Rahul Dua shared a reel on Instagram, packed with his trademark sarcasm. In the caption, he wrote, "Matcha Matcha everywhere and I don't want to drink. Give me khus khus ka sharbat! Matchademic fael rakha hai." Dua begins his viral reel by calling matcha straightaway "itni badswad cheez hai." Recalling his experience of trying authentic matcha in Japan, he said, "Mera real, authentic mood kharab hua hai." Taking a dig at the matcha-making process, he joked about the traditional bamboo whisk, calling it the "V-John ki shaving cream wala brush." He adds, "Matcha is stated to have a lot of antioxidants and a lot of anticancer properties, and I am genuinely not surprised, kyuki iska taste hi dawai (medicine) jaisa hai." " But full detox kardeti hai matcha - health, khushi (happiness), mood, paise (money), sab detox," he adds. Predicting matcha's future in Delhi, Dua adds, " Matcha pahoch chuki hai bas mahina aur do - matcha momo, matcha soya chaap, murgh matcha tikka - aap dekho." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rahul Dua | StandUp Comedian | Actor (@therahuldua) The reel has struck a chord with social media users, leaving many amused and nodding in agreement. A scroll through the comments shows why it has gone viral. One user wrote, "I spent 10 years developing the taste of black coffee so that I could look rich... now the rich people have started drinking matcha... my 10 years are wasted." Another said, "So true! A friend forced me to try matcha because he thinks my health is declining due to tea. Alhamdulillah, I tried, and he is no longer my friend to this day." A viewer added, "Chai is true love... 10 rupay mein mood badhiya ho jana hain!" "Have not developed a taste for green tea yet, and now they have introduced matcha," read another comment. Imagining what is next, one user wrote, "Matcha shikanji, matcha ki chhabeel, bhi aayengi abhi to."
Buzz Feed
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Watched Indian Content Creators Play The Real-Life Squid Game, And Now I Want A Squid-Game Theme Park
So, you know of Netflix's Squid Game. That show with the high stakes, life-or-death tasks that have us collectively going 'WTF' whenever a new game is introduced. Its third season released on Friday. It's also one of Netflix's most successful shows, owing to its unique theme and storyline. Want to know more about the brutalities of being poor in a hyper-capitalist, unequal world? Squid Game will open your eyes and keep you on the edge of your seat. To promote the release of the third season, Netflix India invited 19 of the most popular content creators to play a version of this game, and called for fans to witness it live. I had a seat at the event, and here's my experience. As I and the throngs of fans waited for the gates to open, we were monitored by the masked men in red—making the whole thing feel super realz. The audience was enthusiastic about the idea of watching someone play Squid Game live. Looking at those uniforms immediately activated my fight-or-flight. Thank you for that, Netflix. 2. The game set-up was, hands down, the best part of the event. And yes, the giant creepy doll was there too. One of the best parts about Squid Game is the game set-up—it is vibrant, colorful, and reminiscent of the participants' childhood, which makes watching it even harder because people literally die on these colourful grounds. I was curious about how the games would turn out to be in real life, and I was positively floored. The set was absolutely grand, mimicking the games we've seen in season 2. There was just so much to take in—the giant creepy doll, the merry-go-round, and the doors, waiting for participants to fight tooth and nail to enter. The meticulous attention to detail truly got me. Oh, and fun fact: the production design was headed by a woman! A big win all around. 3. The competition was hosted by Rahul Dua and Sumukhi Suresh, and the 20th player was chosen from the audience. It felt a bit odd to see an uneven number of content creators as participants. But that was quickly cleared up—hosts Rahul Dua and Sumukhi Suresh announced that there would be 20 players, and the 20th would be one of us. The selection process? Cookie tins were hidden under random seats in the stadium—if you found one, you could choose to participate in the first round to qualify for the finals. Yes, that cookie—the one with the shapes from season 1. Told ya, the attention to detail was *chef's kiss*. After a chaotic first round, where participants had to carve out the shape from the cookie (throwback!), they moved on to the infamous red light, green light—with the creepy doll watching, of course. We finally had a winner, and the crowd absolutely lost it cheering him on. 4. The content creators were welcomed by a roaring crowd. Once the 20th participant was picked from among us, it was time for the real Squid Game to begin. One by one, the content creators were called in—and their fans cheered like it was a full-blown arena match. Among the many familiar faces were Sakshi Shivdasani, Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid, Vishnu Kaushal, Aaditya Kulshreshth aka Kullu, and Shreya Kalra. And of course, the pre-game banter? Top-tier. Kanksha Raina 5. We saw a glimpse of a game from Squid Game 3. Kanksha Raina Because I clearly have no life and have already binge-watched all of season 3, I can now confirm—we did get a glimpse of a game this season. A classic from childhood, it was a skipping rope game where participants had to, well, skip—and make sure the rope didn't smack into them. The shifting speed of the rope made it surprisingly fun to watch. Once again, major props to the set design team for pulling off such an over-the-top, giant set-up. 6. Content creators had to participate in games from Squid Game 2, and things got COMPETITIVE. Kanksha Raina Everything was hunky-dory—until it was time for the merry-go-round. It was one of the most intense games in season 2, and yep, it delivered just as much chaos in real life. Participants were scrambling to find the right number of people and an open door, and it got so hectic that one person had to be eliminated from the room because they were the odd one out. One of the creators literally clung to someone else's leg in an effort to stay in the game. Desperate times. 7. The winner did go home with a cash prize along with bragging rights, and the audience got to explore the set. Kanksha Raina I won't spoil who took the win, but let's just say there was a cash prize—and they made sure to flaunt it at the end (honestly, fair). But the real cherry on top? We got to go down to the actual set and spend time there! It was ridiculously cool taking pictures with the red-suited guards, the giant merry-go-round, and of course, gawking at the sheer size of those creepy dolls up close. All in all, it was incredibly fun watching people participate in low-stakes Squid Game, which compels me to repeat: we need to make this a theme park. And until that is a reality, here's a picture of me with the giant, creepy doll. I was asked to pose; you can't say no when you're in the Squid Game. Kanksha Raina
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Novel muses for Indian museums
Multiple events in Delhi on May 18: Baltazar Theatre's "Help, I'll help!" at NSD, 17th Habitat Film Festival, Asmita Theatre's "Andha Yug", NHM Wildlife Photography Exhibition, Festival of Ideas, Rahul Dua's comedy show, and Umang Fashion Jewels Lifestyle Exhibition.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 18 May 2025
What: Help, I'll help! by Baltazar Theatre Where: Abhimanch, National School of Drama (NSD), 1, Bhagwandas Road, Mandi House When: May 18 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: 17th Habitat Film Festival | Aruna Vasudev Remembrance – All We Imagine As Light Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 18 Timing: 6.30pm Entry: Free (Register here) Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Andha Yug by Asmita Theatre A post shared by Prabhakar Pandey ( प्रभाकर पाण्डे ) (@prabhakarpandey_) Where: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House When: May 18 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: 60th NHM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition A post shared by British Council India (@inbritish) Where: The British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi (KG) Marg, Connaught Place When: May 2 to June 6 Timing: 9am to 6pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue & Yellow Lines) & Janpath (Violet Line) What: Festival of Ideas – We Are The Ocean | Tales of the Sea – The little red paper boat, The Sandman, and Enco, a steam journey Where: Alliance Française, 72, KK Birla Lane, Lodhi Estate When: May 18 Timing: 11am Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) What: Allow Me – A Stand-Up Comedy Show ft Rahul Dua Where: The Laugh Store, CyberHub, DLF Phase II, Sector 24, Gurugram When: May 18 Timing: 8.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Cyber City (Rapid Metro) What: Umang – Fashion Jewels Lifestyle Exhibition A post shared by UMANG EXHIBITION (@umangexhibitionofficial) Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Swarn Jayanti Park, Sector 10, Rohini When: May 18 Timing: 11am to 8pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Rithala (Red Line)
