Baba Sehgal new tonic-comedy

Rap and pop singer Baba Sehgal shot to fame in the 90s but moved to hosting shows like Santa and Banta News Unlimited and acting in soaps like Jugni Chali Jalandhar and now, he's back again on television to judge a stand-up comedy show called Hasne Aur Hasane Ka Tonic, Ladies Special on Zee TV. Sehgal, who was in town during the promotion of the show, shares his tonic about the show in an interview with Abhijat Shekhar Azad.

What prompted to you take up this new challenge?

I believe Hasne Aur Hasane Ka Tonic, Ladies Special is great show. When Zee Network asked me to take up this assignment, I accepted it as the concept and script of the show is really marvellous.

This show is all about comedy. Then how are you going to manage the judge’s seat?

No it’s not like that. I have around 17 years of experience as a singer and actor. I am very familiar with comedy and can clearly analyse facial expressions. It will not be a problem for me and if any difficulty arises Tabassum ji is there and she is experienced and an expert in this genre. I will surely take advice from her.

What are your criteria for judgment?

We see the overall package of the theme; sense of humor, the message and the facial expression, which is vital for comedy. We see the nature of the content, the body language of the performer and massage she wants to convey. After observing all these things, we announce our judgment.

What are your next projects?

My recent film is My Friend Ganesha. In that I am a father of a boy. By next month my new album is going to be released - Apni life ki gaddi ko dhakka maar.