Updated On: 10 January, 2014 07:49 AM IST | | Nilesh Rao and Shameem Khan
<p>Smiles, smirks, giggles and full-throated guffaw. Laughter is definitely the antidote for all stress and sadness. On the occasion of World Laughter Day, we spoke to five stand up comedians who have made us laugh our hearts out</p>

Krushna Abhishek
To be a comedian: It is an inborn quality. During my school days, I was sent to different classes in the free periods to entertain other kids by mimicking our teachers.
Toughest part of comedy: Instant response is most essential. If we go on stage and the first joke falls flat, our confidence falls too.
My best joke: It’s a punchline between my show’s partner Sudesh and me. When he tells me ‘Today is my bad day because my mom and sister fought and separated’, I reply ‘Don’t worry, mein aapki maa-behen ek kar doonga’ (laughs). It always elicits laugher.
Favourite Film: Kishore Kumar’s Half Ticket, Mehmood’s Bombay to Goa and Chichi mama’s (Govinda) Deewana Mastana.
Funniest person: Akshay Kumar and Boman Irani. I simply loved Boman’s gay act in Dostana Laughter is: The best medicine to keep all the stress away.
