AIB : Honest Diwali

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Ashish Shakya takes a satirical approach to Diwali in this six-minute Mumbai-set bit that deconstructs one of India's most beloved festivals. Drawing on AIB's trademark comedic style, the piece offers a candid examination of the holiday, peeling back romanticized notions to reveal uncomfortable truths. Through sharp observation and biting humor, Shakya navigates the contradictions and absurdities embedded in how modern India celebrates Diwali, making space for both laughter and reflection on contemporary festival culture.