At Happy Club, we get 5–6 calls every week from people curious about our small standup comedy venue. But last week, one call touched my heart deeply.
It was from a father.
His voice was cautious, unsure. He explained that his son wanted to try standup comedy. He didn’t know what to make of it. Was this just a hobby, a phase, or something that could misguide his son? He wanted to meet me in person before taking that leap of faith.
So, we scheduled a meeting and sat across from each other in my office.
I could feel the weight of his concerns. And I had to be honest. Standup comedy in Nepal is still an emerging, raw, and creative field, driven by a handful of passionate souls. If his son’s goal was fame or fortune, this path might not be right. Comedy isn’t a shortcut to wealth or celebrity. It’s a road full of self-doubt, late nights, and hard-earned victories.
But if his son had thoughts to twist into humor and the courage to share them on stage, that thrill of laughter is electric and addictive. It keeps creativity alive and the soul awake.
We talked about the power of finding your voice and sharing it with strangers. How laughter can connect us and turn pain into something beautiful. I saw his father’s hesitation melt away. He chose to trust his son—and us.
His son performed at Happy Club for the first time. He stumbled, as we all do, but he got through it. When he earned his first real laugh, I saw a spark in his eyes. He returned for a second performance, more confident and refined. Watching him grow was incredible.
Seeing him on that stage reminded me why we started Happy Club—to give people a space to be vulnerable, funny, and real.
To that father: thank you for trusting us with your child’s dream.
To his son: we are so proud of you.
And to anyone with a story or a joke to share—our stage is yours. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
With love and laughter,
Karki Ji
Happy Club