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.