Kanan Gill : What Is This? (also Original)

Kanan Gill : What Is This? (also Original) (2026)



7.5 2026 109 min India

Director: Kanan Gill

Cast: Kanan Gill

Comedy
This video was shot just one week after I taped the special, simply because it marked the final performance of the tour. The vibe and structure here feel completely different from the special version (which, confusingly, is labeled “What is This? - Original” on this channel). When I’m filming a special, I’m locked into precision and performance—sticking strictly to the script and capturing the show exactly as I first imagined it. Live shows, however, are shaped by their surroundings: where we are, what time it is, how you’re feeling, how I’m feeling, if the room is freezing, if traffic was a nightmare, if someone ducked out to use the restroom, and so on. This recording captures more of the raw, everyday reality of doing stand-up. It’s looser, more rooted in that specific day’s energy, rather than the timeless, polished version a special aims for. I hope that makes sense. I’m pretty confused just writing this.

More About This Film

Kanan Gill: What Is This? (also Original) is a live stand-up recording built around Kanan Gill's observations about modern adulthood, ambition, and the absurdity of everyday life. The version is intentionally different from the more precisely staged special, preserving the looser energy of a particular night on tour.

Gill mixes philosophical questions with stories about ordinary frustrations, allowing the performance to move between existential ideas and sharply specific comic details. The recording gives viewers a sense of what his regular live shows feel like rather than presenting only a polished studio version.

  • Written and performed by Kanan Gill.
  • The performance runs approximately 109 minutes.
  • It was released digitally in April 2026.
  • The recording was made around the end of the tour.
  • Gill deliberately distinguishes this version from the separately listed special version of What Is This?

Where to Watch

This live comedy recording is distributed primarily through digital video platforms, with availability varying by country.

  • YouTube – streaming/rental where offered
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Plex – subscription/rental/purchase where offered