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Indian stand-up comedian Urooj Ashfaq is revisiting and revising her show, “How To Be a Baddie,” following a 2023 review at The Fringe that labeled her as a “conservative comic.” Ashfaq aims to challenge that perception by being more liberal and edgy in the new version. She emphasizes that her comedy reflects her experiences within the Indian context and focuses on being funny, using narrative to drive her point home. She will be recording the show in Bengaluru in January 2026 and performing the revised version there in February 2026.

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Urooj Ashfaq Reclaims “Baddie” Title After Conservative Label

Bengaluru, India – November 1, 2025 – Indian stand-up comedian Urooj Ashfaq is set to challenge perceptions and push comedic boundaries with a revised version of her show, “How To Be a Baddie.” The show’s revamp comes after a 2023 review at The Fringe, where despite winning “Best Newcomer,” she was described as a “conservative comic.”

Ashfaq disputes the label, arguing that her comedy and outlook, rooted in Indian society, might be misinterpreted through a British lens. She states her goal is to present a more liberal and edgy performance.

“That was an interesting review and I knew I had to go back in 2025 to disprove it. That is why this show is called How To Be a Baddie; I’m going to be liberal and edgy and you have to be there to see how it pans out,” she says.

While the review influenced her decision to refine the show, Ashfaq insists her stories are born from personal experience. She emphasizes that the core objective is to deliver humor while providing context to her background and experiences.

Bengaluru audiences will have the first look at the updated “How To Be a Baddie” in February 2026. Ashfaq will be recording the show in the city in January 2026.

“The audience in Bengaluru is amazing. Almost all Indian comics love performing there,” Ashfaq said. She encouraged fans to follow her social media channels for show updates.

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