Reactions from the umpteen shows that were held for smaller groups from February to October enabled him to condense the 70-minute piece into a 55-minute comprehensive special. And while the iterations implied that he knew the final product held promise, Joshi admits that not all material finds favour. "Knowing that not all of your material will succeed is an occupational hazard. That is why we head on tours and test it before chipping away and creating better versions. There are moments when you are on stage, and no matter how much you hope [a joke] works, people don't buy it. You need to have backups, and, more importantly, acknowledge that the joke didn't work. The audience isn't stupid. They realise that the room has been silent for five minutes. Acknowledging it will get them back on your side."  

With an OTT giant taking his content across countries, Joshi is aware of the opportunities afforded to him. But doesn't a stand-up comic act, by its very nature, demand the presence of a live audience? "Not particularly. Because even a viewer watching it at home will do so as though he were part of the audience. His laughs would be synchronised with those of the audience. In fact, as a comedian, I could do a look-to-camera to enhance [a joke], or even add a Marvel-like post-credit scene. But, I also had to ensure that my best bit wasn't material that can cause issues due to copyright infringement. You also need to have the material legally verified. Events in newspapers are reminders of what is possible, as far as freedom of speech is concerned."