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by Radhika VazFebruary 5, 2026October 30, 2025

The Hilarious Realities of Lockdown in India

Quarantine life in India brought a unique blend of boredom and comedy. Take Meena, who attended an important Zoom meeting while wearing a festive kurta on top and pajamas below, only to stand up and reveal the latter to her colleagues. According to Hindustan Times Lifestyle, 57% of Indians reported at least one lockdown-related funny incident during the COVID quarantine.

An eyewitness noted, The chat exploded with laughter emojis while Meena tried to maintain dignityclassic remote work comedy. Psychologists at Psychology Today explain that prolonged home confinement, combined with digital interactions, creates ample opportunities for humor. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) highlights these lockdown mishaps as a central part of Indian humor culture, producing memes, stories, and relatable anecdotes across the country.

The takeaway? In India, quarantine life may be restrictivebut it’s also hilariously memorable.

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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