Gursimran Khamba, one of the original forces behind All India Bakchod (AIB), has officially returned to India’s comedy circuit with his new show “The Nation Wants To Guess.” The YouTube series, which premiered on November 9, 2025, brings together some of India’s most popular comedians, including Kenny Sebastian, Jose Covaco, and Abish Mathew.
The unscripted quiz format mixes news trivia, improv segments, and audience interactions, instantly attracting thousands of viewers eager to see Khamba back in action.
Khamba’s return represents a defining moment for India’s digital comedy landscape. As one of AIB’s founding members alongside Tanmay Bhatt, Khamba helped pioneer the country’s online humour scene, introducing sharp political satire, social commentary, and the now-famous “roast format.” During AIB’s peak, the collective shaped India’s meme culture and created some of the most viewed and discussed sketches on YouTube.
However, AIB’s story took a sharp turn in 2018 and 2019 when the group was forced to shut down amid legal controversies and fallout from the #MeToo movement.
The channel went offline after multiple allegations and police complaints linked to members of the comedy collective and other industry figures. Several brand partners and collaborators distanced themselves, leading to AIB’s indefinite suspension and the end of an era in Indian comedy.
In the years that followed, Khamba largely stayed away from the public eye. He shifted focus toward live stand-up performances, podcasting, and creative consulting, including projects under his venture Light@27.
Though these initiatives maintained his creative presence, none came close to the digital reach AIB once commanded. With “The Nation Wants To Guess,” Khamba is now stepping back into the digital space, combining wit and nostalgia in a new panel quiz format that reconnects him with longtime fans.
The show’s debut episode has already sparked excitement across social media, featuring quick-fire humour, absurd “grand prizes,” and the trademark chaos that once defined AIB’s sketches.
Viewers have praised the chemistry between Khamba and his guests, noting the return of the kind of unfiltered humour that helped shape Indian comedy’s early YouTube days.
Beyond nostalgia, “The Nation Wants To Guess” also reflects the evolution of India’s comedy industry, now powered by independent creators and digital-first audiences.
By blending sharp satire with interactive entertainment, Khamba’s new project signals not just a personal comeback but also a fresh chapter for Indian comedy. Fans and creators alike are watching closely as one of the country’s original comedy disruptors makes his long-awaited return to the screen.
