You might've seen her on Filter Copy’s videos or Queens of Comedy or Netflix or even on Discovery.
There's no denying that Comedic talent Surabhi Bagga has come a long way from a humble beginning.
Here is @SmallTalkPolice's journey 🧵
But who is Surbhi Bagga?
Surabhi enjoys tickling the funny bones by talking about the struggles of modern dating, freelancing & her astrology obsession.
Basically, @SmallTalkPolice is a stand-up comic, writer and podcaster. She rose to fame with her podcast The Overthink Tank.
👩🏻💻 Life after college
After graduating, Surbhi moved to Mumbai in 2015. Just like her peers, she looked forward to having a 9-5.
She started out as a copywriter in an advertising agency. She wasn't satisfied- not with the pay nor the environment but she couldn't quit either.
💥 Where it all changed
Surbhi looked for an outlet to let out her frustration. She had a friend who was into standups and they both attended open mics and watched people perform.
One day, out of the blue, they decided to write their set and perform!
Surbhi performed for the first time at The Habitat in Mumbai (Tuning Fork back in the day).
She got an early evening slot and her flatmates were so excited to see her perform. And it went great!
But it wasn’t a career move per se, she kept doing stand-up as a side hustle.
📺 Getting on screen
Surbhi moved to Delhi and continued with her gigs there. There, she got a call from Queens of Comedy, a show to air on @TLC.
She'd to submit a video to qualify. She submitted her very first attempt on stage. She not only qualified but made it to the finals!
🎙 Becoming a podcaster
Starting off as a sketch idea, Surbhi created The Overthink Tank in 2019 as she received an overwhelming response from people sharing their problems to overthink with her.
Basically, she overthinks your problems for you, so you don’t have to.
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She recorded the first episode of @TheOverthinkPod on a mattress; the next 15, on a couch and the third season in a studio.
The podcast attracted 15 lakh listeners over two years. Each episode features a guest and has fun conversations on a topic.
Moreover, at @IVMPodcasts, Surbhi went on to produce seven podcasts and hosted two- Dating is Garbage and IVM Likes.
She looks forward to entertaining the mass by doing more stand-up comedy and comedy writing.
Follow @SmallTalkPolice to have a hearty laugh! 😄