Comedians born in Pondicherry

A former French colony on the Coromandel Coast of southeastern India, Pondicherry, officially Puducherry, retains a distinctly Gallic charm. Its seaside 'French Quarter' is lined with mustard-yellow villas, tree-shaded boulevards and cafes, contrasting with the bustling Tamil town beside it. Home to the tranquil Sri Aurobindo Ashram and near the experimental township of Auroville, it draws seekers and tourists alike. As India's comedy scene grows, touring stand-up increasingly reaches laid-back destinations like this.