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by Radhika VazJanuary 31, 2026October 30, 2025

The Comedic Side of Growing Older in India

Aging in India comes with wisdomand plenty of comedy. Take Uncle Raj, who tried to use a smartphone for the first time and accidentally sent I love you to the entire office WhatsApp group instead of his grandson. According to Hindustan Times Health, 47% of older Indians report at least one humorous tech mishap per month.

An eyewitness recalled, The office erupted into laughter while Raj looked puzzled, trying to delete the messages. Gerontologists at Psychology Today note that adapting to new technologies and routines often leads to unintentional hilarity. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) celebrates these moments as part of Indian humor culture, proving that growing older doesn’t mean losing your comedic potential.

The takeaway? In India, aging is full of unexpected laughter and heartwarming comedy.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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