There has been an undeniable return to the 1990s in almost every sphere. Be it fashion, make-up, film re-releases, song remakes or even show reboots, all of us love to be cradled in the sweet swing of nostalgia. Joining this cultural fervour is stand-up comic Amit Tandon, returning to the stage with his popular set, Hamare Zamane Mein for one last time. We catch Tandon mid-week amidst preparations for his performance to chat about the set. “The show is basically about nostalgia. All of us have heard our parents say “hamaare zamane mein aisa hota tha...” as a way to discern generational changes, but I wanted to talk about how things have really changed or if they have changed at all. When I started writing the show, I realised that it is not only about how kids these days are being brought up or how the 1980s and 1990s were so tough in general; it is about a lot of other aspects as well. I wanted to capture the nuances of these changes beyond obvious things like technology and lifestyle,” the Chandigarh-based funnyman explains.

Tandon is known for delving into amusing anecdotes about the Indian middle class life, inspired by his own experiences and the cultural milieu that he grew up in. How do audiences respond to these reflections, we ask? “People love to relive the old times. When I share these stories, they get transported to their childhood which makes it special. This one time I was performing in London and I got to know that a group of 10 to 12 people, all above the age of 80, had travelled for two hours to attend my show. I was touched by their love,” he shares.