Vighnesh Pande: Hated showbiz earlier as there was no stability

Having been part of several reality shows, Pande says The Happy Hour is one of those rare offerings that allow him to pursue his passion, thus giving him creative satisfaction. “[The makers] have put a lot of trust in something I do [ventriloquism]. They’ve given me a bit more liberty than they usually would have,” says the comedian, who started ventriloquism as a mere hobby. “I started it way back in college because it was the best time to take a chance. Back then, I hated show business. I have seen the highs and lows of an artiste through my father’s [magician and ventriloquist] journey. There is no stability; that was one thing I wanted. But my ideas changed when I entered the field. Media attention is like a drug; you always want more.”