Cry Daddy by Anirban Dasgupta

Cry Daddy is a unique, sports-themed solo stand-up comedy special by comedian Anirban Dasgupta taking place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium in Breach Candy, Mumbai. Performed in English, this 90-minute show explores childhood dreams and is strictly curated for audiences aged 16 and older.

Cry Daddy is a solo comedy show written and performed by seasoned comic Anirban Dasgupta. The performance presents a creative narrative twist, comparing the high-stakes environment of a live comedy set to a competitive football match. The show explores the contrast between Dasgupta's childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete and his reality of working as a stand-up comedian. Rather than a standard stand-up set, the event functions as an interactive experience where the comedian and the audience face off like opposing sports teams. The format incorporates football elements including referee-style yellow cards, half-time pep talks, tactical trash-talking, and traditional post-match shirt swapping with audience members.

The show will be hosted at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, located inside the Sophia College Campus on Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026. It is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October 2026, running from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM IST. The performance is entirely in English and is strictly restricted to individuals aged 16 and above, with a valid government photo ID required at entry.