Delhi: Viraj Ghelani's inaugural stand-up comedy show occurred on May 4, 2024 in Mumbai. The event was powered by Pocket Aces and Saregama India.
Ghelani's inaugural performance at Rangmandir in Bandra West was a clean Gujarati show.
Ghelani expressed gratitude to his supporters and excitement for the journey ahead. "I am overwhelmed by the incredible response," shared Viraj Ghelani. "This is just the beginning, and I am eager to spread more laughter and joy wherever I go," he added.
Vinay Pillai, SVP, Clout Pocket Aces and Head of Strategy, said, "Viraj's ability to connect with audiences on a profound level aligns perfectly with our mission to create engaging and innovative content that resonates with diverse audiences. We look forward to continuing to support Ghelani's journey as he continues to spread laughter and joy.”
Siddharth Anand Kumar, Senior VP of Films and Events at Saregama, shared, “We are thrilled by the tremendous response that Viraj's first-ever standup has garnered. As an artist-first company, at Saregama, our goal is to provide growth opportunities to talent and facilitate connecting artists & content creators with a wider audience.
We are proud to have collaborated with Viraj Ghelani to bring this groundbreaking family entertainer show to fruition. Ghelani's charm and comedic timing have undoubtedly set a new standard for comedy in Mumbai. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a long and successful journey.”
Ghelani is set to star as the lead in the upcoming Gujarati film Jhamkudi, co-starring with actress Mansi Parekh which is set to premiere on May 30, 2024.