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Comedian Louis CK says India's ‘functioning poverty’ is better than New York
Comedian Louis CK says India has ‘functioning poverty’ which is still better than New York: ‘Nobody looks at you’
Comedian Louis CK says India has ‘functioning poverty’ which is still better than New York: ‘Nobody looks at you’
Louis CK talked about his experience after visiting India and seeing how people like in small blocks which are still very cheap when compared to New York.
May 3, 2026, 17:11:33 IST By Santanu Das Share via Copy link American stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker Louis CK recently visited India. In March, he came to India as part of his ‘Ridiculous’ tour, marking his first-ever performance in the country. Now, in a free-wheeling chat with friend Jim Norton, he opened up about what he saw during the time he stayed in India, taking special note of how poverty functions in the big cities. He compared the poverty and economic structure of India with New York to show what is different in both the cities. Louis CK talked about his experience after staying in India.What Louis CK said about India
In a clip that was shared by Jim on his Instagram account, Louis said, “The feeling in India is that… and I am ignorant. I saw what I saw. Nobody is on the street looking like s***. Nobody's on drugs and nobody is living homeless, like the way in the streets in New York. I see guys with a bubble syringe, shooting up in broad daylight all the time. I see guys bent over like that… I did not see a single person like that in any of the places we went to in India.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jimnortonHow it differs from New York city standards of poverty
He continued, "From the hotel we could see this area that was like corrugated steel cube with tarps over them. A whole city block. There is a functioning poverty there and there are many levels of housing that are way cheaper. Whereas here, we have a standard. If you fall below it, you are just f***ed! If you cannot afford a home in New York City, you are on the street and you freeze to death. Nobody looks at you and there are no jobs for you. You can't get a job if you don't have credit rating in this country. A credit card and a real identity. One cannot hustle and see what can be done." Several users on Instagram reacted to the comments made by Louis, and agreed with him largely. One said, “India is not a poor country - it's a country where poor can survive and gets a hence to thrive.” Another said, “Functioning Poverty- what a great term.. It is true though... That poverty has no place in western countries and Indian Poor is better off than any other Poor.” A comment read, “The thing is India has improved a lot!!! Obviously there’s still room for more but it has come a long way in past decade and people are not ready to accept the fact that a country can change so much in so quickly!” Louis made a stop at Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi for his tour in India in March. The debut tour featured sold-out shows and was managed via District by Zomato. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Santanu Das Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More New York City India Poverty Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. News/Entertainment/Tv/Comedian Louis CK Says India Has ‘functioning Poverty’ Which Is Still Better Than New York: ‘Nobody Looks At You’ See Less
American stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker Louis CK recently visited India. In March, he came to India as part of his ‘Ridiculous’ tour, marking his first-ever performance in the country. Now, in a free-wheeling chat with friend Jim Norton, he opened up about what he saw during the time he stayed in India, taking special note of how poverty functions in the big cities. He compared the poverty and economic structure of India with New York to show what is different in both the cities.
Several users on Instagram reacted to the comments made by Louis, and agreed with him largely. One said, “India is not a poor country - it's a country where poor can survive and gets a hence to thrive.” Another said, “Functioning Poverty- what a great term.. It is true though... That poverty has no place in western countries and Indian Poor is better off than any other Poor.” A comment read, “The thing is India has improved a lot!!! Obviously there’s still room for more but it has come a long way in past decade and people are not ready to accept the fact that a country can change so much in so quickly!”
Louis made a stop at Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi for his tour in India in March. The debut tour featured sold-out shows and was managed via District by Zomato.
Source: HindustanTimes
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