About Papa CJ
Papa CJ is an Indian stand-up comedian who has toured sell-out shows across five continents.
He was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar, where he served as head boy, and later earned an MBA from the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. He worked as a management consultant in London before a visit to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004 led him to abandon his corporate career; he began performing stand-up comedy that November.
In 2009 he became the first Indian comedian invited to perform at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, Canada. In October 2011 he taped a Showtime stand-up special alongside Russell Peters in Amsterdam. In November 2014 he was named Asia's Best Stand-up Comedian by Top 10 Magazine in Kuala Lumpur. His debut book, an autobiography titled "Naked," was published in the Indian subcontinent by Westland on 16 December 2019.
Videos (106)
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4:43@papacj performing stand-up comedy in Tokyo - crazy NSFW crowd interaction!
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0:55Are irritation and harassment effective sales and marketing strategies?
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1:51When work felt like prayer - The Hope Foundation and The Papa CJ Happiness Project
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1:42Papa CJ at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London
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5:36A comedian's guide to marketing and content strategy - by Papa CJ
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2:47Naked Leadership by Papa CJ - Feedback from Entrepreneurs
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1:00:39Papa CJ & Simerjeet Singh on Dreams, Risks, Failures and Inner Peace
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0:41One of the most valuable principles of my life
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21:28Sachin speech recorded from INSIDE the stadium
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2:09X-rated crowd interaction (stand-up comedy)
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1:25Rain Rain Go Away - Papa CJ on Campus
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3:01What a Comedian can Teach you about Communication
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1:24Faculty Focus - Papa CJ on Campus
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1:18Mental Math - Papa CJ on Campus
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2:38Memories of Comedy Bootcamp Asia - what happens when you put a bunch of crazy comics together!
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34:10Laughter, life lessons & insights - A comedian in conversation with a coach
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2:37Wholesome video: Laughter and healing on a plane (please read description for context)
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5:35@PapaCJ stand-up comedy crowdwork at Soho House Bangkok
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0:16EO Rise2022: Sparking insightful conversations among industry leaders with a dash of
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1:00:38Carving Your Own Path - Papa CJ
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1:20Aukaat - Papa CJ on Campus
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1:25Haathi ke daant - Papa CJ on Campus
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2:00Election fever - Papa CJ on Campus
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1:29Return on investment - Papa CJ on Campus
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Frequently asked questions
Where did Papa CJ study?
Papa CJ was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar, where he was head boy, and later earned an MBA from the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.
What did Papa CJ do before comedy?
He worked as a management consultant in London until a visit to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004 made him leave his corporate career. He began performing stand-up that November.
Has Papa CJ performed at Just for Laughs?
In 2009 Papa CJ became the first Indian comedian invited to perform at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, Canada.
Has Papa CJ recorded a special?
In October 2011 he taped a Showtime stand-up special in Amsterdam, sharing the bill with Russell Peters.
What award did Papa CJ receive in 2014?
In November 2014 Top 10 Magazine in Kuala Lumpur named Papa CJ Asia's Best Stand-up Comedian.
What is Naked by Papa CJ?
Naked is Papa CJ's debut book, an autobiography published in the Indian subcontinent by Westland on 16 December 2019.
Where has Papa CJ toured?
The Indian stand-up comedian has toured sell-out shows across five continents.
