"It feels great to be able to speak into the mic and hear people laugh," shares comedienne Jeeya Sethi who runs the Comedy Ladder, recalling her experience of performing live twice in a socially distanced setting at Lower Parel. "Since it's a room that I run, I set the rules and regulations. Even at half capacity, it was awesome. Zoom shows were a great substitute when we did not have access to the stage. But we'd often struggle with the uncertainty of whether the audio reached the audiences or pay close attention to their reactions. Now that we can reclaim the stage, I must admit that nothing comes close to performing live. It feels more personal," she reasons.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra who has a few upcoming gigs scheduled shares, "I haven't performed yet! Once I perform I will be able to tell you how different it is. It won't be the same for sure." When asked if there are jitters about performing to a more exclusive audience, he adds, "I'm excited to deal with the challenges, and changes that would have to be taken for the next full year at least."