However, knowing that sex is most often associated with shame, secrecy, fear or guilt in our society, Mittal felt that jokes are fine, but she needed to educate herself. "I've always been inspired by Paromita Vohra and Agents of Ishq's work. So, I signed up for a formal course on sex and sexuality," Mittal elaborates, adding that doing IGTV episodes gives her time to research on the content.

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The fresh approach is evident in the four episodes that are out till date. In the first one, where she reads out a letter from a viewer who's concerned about her/his kid having sex if they get sex education, Dr Lutchuke doesn't dismiss the fear. In her shaky Marathi accent, she points out, "In Hindi, we call it [sex] the sambhog, which sounds like a buffet...Which is exactly what sexuals is like — where you can express yourself, enjoy and appreciate each other."

Her jokes linger in our mind long after we're done laughing. At the end of each episode, there's also an email ID where one can send queries. "I've been getting all kinds of questions — from women who are overburdened, to youngsters sharing their long-distance woes," she shares, adding, "But, it's heart-breaking to see that some of these are questions I had while growing up."

It's not just her funny delivery; it's Dr Lutchuke's motherly love — "Don't feel shy haan; I'm like your mother only, beta," she says — that makes her relatable. Revealing that the therapist is nothing without her sea green rayon silk saree, Mittal tells us, "I bought it for R350 at Malad station, and picked the bindi, mangalsutra and bangles at Dadar market. The character was inspired by my college best friend's ajji, who I could talk to about anything." While she will start new shows of her stand-up, titled Unreliable Narrator, as herself, Dr Lutchuke is here to stay for a while, she says. So, if you've got a question, shoot away. There are no wrong questions for Dr Lutchuke.

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