Comedians born in Madurai

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai lies on the banks of the Vaigai River in southern Tamil Nadu. Its beating heart is the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, a riot of intricately carved and brightly painted towers that draws pilgrims from across India. Long a centre of Tamil culture, learning and trade, it is often called the 'Temple City'. As India's comedy circuit expands, touring stand-up increasingly reaches southern cities like Madurai.