The Improv (TV series)

This article is about the Indian comedy show. For the American comedy club franchise, see The Improv.
The Improv
The Improv performing during a show
Genreimprovisational
Created bySaad Khan
Presented bySaad Khan
StarringAbel Mathews, Sal Yusuf, Darius Sunawala, Richa Kapoor, Tim Schultz
Country of originIndia
Production
Production companyCenterStage India
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The Improv is an improvisational comedy show which was started in May 2012[1] in Bangalore, India.[2][3] The show has no script and is totally improvised, as its name suggests. The audiences give suggestions, situations and scenarios to the host and taking the cue, the actors create on-the-spot hilarious scenes on stage.[4][5] It is hosted and directed by Saad Khan, an Indian filmmaker. The show is conceptualized by Saad Khan. The show's performers are Sal Yusuf, Darius Sunawala, Abel Mathews and Tim Schultz.[6][7] The team has performed over 100 shows in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sweden.[1][8]

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