New Delhi: Comedy is about telling the truth in a funny way, says world-famous stand-up comedian Russell Peters, ahead of his multi-city tour in India, where a group of humorists are currently facing criticism for showcasing an insult comedy show. Peters, whose Almost Famous World Tour, will be staged in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, as part of the Stage42 Festival organised by Only Much Louder, says he’s aware of the “growing comedy scene” in India. “It’s great that that’s happening. Unfortunately, I’m not really familiar with all the guys that are doing it,” Peters told IANS in an email interaction.
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