The Laughing Club of India
Synopsis
Portrait of the first laughing club in India, its founding by a doctor who believes that laughter is the best medicine, his outreach to schools, interviews with club members, scenes of outdoor sessions, and shots of billboards and street scenes in contemporary Mumbai. Club members gather, stretch, and start to laugh. Founder Dr. Madan Kararia talks of the club's history and the growth of laughing clubs across the country. Among those interviewed, there's a stockbroker, three bawdy women, a musician, a widow laughing to cope with grief, and two old men - friends since school days who meet daily to laugh. No form, no fuss: happiness equals health.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Original Title
- The Laughing Club of India
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Laforest Inc., Mirabai Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mira Nair
Adam Bartos
Barry Alexander Brown
Adam Bartos
Department Leadership Roster
Mira Nair
Director
Adam Bartos
Director of Photography
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Adam Bartos
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Laughing Club of India about?
Portrait of the first laughing club in India, its founding by a doctor who believes that laughter is the best medicine, his outreach to schools, interviews with club members, scenes of outdoor sessions, and shots of billboards and street scenes in contemporary Mumbai. Club members gather, stretch, and start to laugh. Founder Dr. Madan Kararia talks of the club's history and the growth of laughing clubs across the country. Among those interviewed, there's a stockbroker, three bawdy women, a musician, a widow laughing to cope with grief, and two old men - friends since school days who meet daily to laugh. No form, no fuss: happiness equals health.
Who directed The Laughing Club of India?
The Laughing Club of India was directed by Mira Nair.
Who stars in The Laughing Club of India?
The principal cast of The Laughing Club of India includes Not specified.
When was The Laughing Club of India released and how long is it?
The Laughing Club of India was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 35m.