Zarna Garg: One in a Billion

I watched this comedy special after reading "good things" about it on the interwebz. But my mistake was that I believed the "good things" that I read. It's the same stereotypical hogwash that has been rehashed again and again and again in different specials from Asian comedians. The only difference is that the content has been tailored for an Indian audience. For an hour that I spent on watching this generic rehashed content, I was still optimistic and waited for "jokes" and I did laugh at a couple of them. The rest of the time I was looking at the screen with a straight face and sometimes with an expression that screamed loudly "Where funny?".

Thought it was fresh and funny. Different perspective coming from an immigrant parent --not just from an Indian kid born in the US.

Although I'm somewhat familiar with Indian culture from friends and acquaintances, besides finding Zarna Garg humorous, she was authentic. I learned a substantial amount more about subtle aspects of Indian culture and family. And, it put some of my previous understanding in a new light.

So glad I happened upon this Special on Amazon Prime. It is 67 minutes watching worth watching. I will watch it again. Rare for me to watch anything twice.

Hoping any future new material will stay as fresh and authentic.

It's a pleasure to watch Zarna on the big screen. I saw her in person about a month ago in NJ and it was awesome both times!!! I can't tell you enough that Zarna will bring a smile to your face even on the difficult days! If you haven't seen the Amazon show, watch it and get your popcorn ready! Great time and watch her on insta too! I love the parts with her mother in law and it will make you roll with laughter and I really enjoy meeting the family in the end of the special. Moms need to watch Zarna to make life a bit lighter and fun!

I hope that this is the first of many specials on Amazon with Zarna!

Love Zarna! Well written special and her delivery makes it even funnier - that yoga pose bit omg!!

I've enjoyed watching her live, and I enjoyed seeing her put all her material together into one seamless special. She is overall very wholesome but at times she went a little edgy, which was a very pleasant surprise!

Knowing her backstory of how she even became a comedian while in her 40s makes her all the more inspiring. (She talks about it in Mike Birbiglia's podcast)

For her debut special to already be this good, I can't even imagine how good her next special will be. I'm already looking forward to seeing it!

I was definitely apprehensive. I thought I wouldn't relate to her. I was wrong.

Zarna is down-to-earth FUNNY! You end up laughing at her, laughing with her, and eventually laughing at ourselves! Imagine sitting down with your favorite, funny Aunt. That's how the setting seemed to me. She is not afraid to address what some would consider "taboo"!

Nothing offensive, really. Jokes are fair & funny... and no one is spared (not even her family)!

Be aware that some "haters" who want to bring her down will say otherwise. Don't let them deter you from watching!

Keep it up, Zarna! We need more comedians like you! 👍🏽 👏🏽👏🏽