#MunawarFaruqui has come a long way from performing for 25 people at a club in Bandra to becoming one of India’s most recognizable names in comedy and reality television. In the latest episode of Variety India’s “Power of Influence,” Faruqui looks back at his journey through stand-up, winning #LockUpp and #BiggBoss17, and why after #TheTraitors Seaon 2, he might be putting reality TV on the backburner. He also gets candid about the business of comedy and brand endorsements, creators turning actors, his first-ever on-camera scene, lessons from #SalmanKhan and his upcoming projects. Watch the full interview only on Variety India’s Youtube channel.