Preeti Das

Preeti Das is a stand-up comedian, storyteller, performer, journalist and changemaker who has spent over 16 years using humour to challenge social norms. Gujarat’s first female stand-up comedian, she is also an award-winning investigative journalist and co-founder of Mahila Manch, a feminist stand-up collective in Ahmedabad. Her work addresses gender, patriarchy, consent, menstruation and women’s rights through comedy, theatre and storytelling. She has performed at major literary festivals and curated Alphaverse at the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters. Her debut feature film, ‘Kaashi Raghav’, saw her portray a transgender sex worker. She also creates inclusive spaces for emerging artists through Laal Lipstick.