Sahil Shah’s stand-up special Broken is a raw, emotional, and hilarious take on his personal struggles, mental health, and life in his 30s
Sahil Shah
At around the 20-minute mark of his newly released stand-up special Broken, Sahil Shah takes off his signature bowtie—marking what feels like an end-of-an-era moment. But he doesn’t stop there. In a bold, symbolic act, he strips off his pants and shirt in front of a live audience. The crowd laughs, puzzled yet intrigued by where this is heading. What follows is a deeply personal and humorous dive into Sahil’s life in his 30s—raw, reflective, and refreshingly honest.
Sahil, now 33, doesn’t let you forget his age—repeating it multiple times throughout the hour-long set. A consistent face in the Indian comedy scene for over 14 years, Sahil’s animated storytelling and sharp societal observations have long made him stand out. Even if you haven’t followed his career closely, chances are Instagram’s algorithm has led you to one of his bits.
Cried when I performed it for the first time
“I genuinely feel like I don’t fit into the world right now—and in the past few months, the world has made sure it’s as broken as me,” Sahil shares, ahead of the special’s release on YouTube. He adds with his trademark sarcasm, “I mean, global warming, genocide, Donald Trump, and the BMC make sure everything around me is broken all the time… don’t even get me started on comedy venues coughs.”
‘Broken’ brilliantly weaves together Sahil’s reflections, emotional moments, and observational humor. From his dumb yet memorable teenage years to his adult struggles with balding, mental health, and the absurdities of modern life—he handles it all with grace and comedy.
“It took me five years to write and hone this show. I started during lockdown when I was mentally low and going through an existential and professional crisis. I remember performing it on Zoom for the first time and ending up in tears—and so did some of the audience. (Yup. There are tears in this show),” Sahil reveals.
‘My Best Work Till Date’
Describing Broken, Sahil says, “It’s a show about my broken state and all the steps I’ve taken to fix myself. I’m not childish anymore.” He shares his journey—from a goofy teenager to a grown-up comedian who just moved out of his parents’ house, tackling mental health issues, and ultimately, finding his 'nada.'
Well aware of the perils of being a comedian in today’s hyper-sensitive world, Sahil jokes, “I’m making jokes about the one thing people hopefully won’t be offended by—my life.”
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