Mahatma Moses Presents: HoliPurim - Bringing Jewish and Indian Communities Together Through Comedy

A vibrant, clean comedy showcase where Purim meets Holi, featuring Indian and Jewish comedians and headlined by Mahatma Moses.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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This spring, two joyful traditions meet on one stage as Mahatma Moses Presents: HoliPurim invites audiences to celebrate Purim and Holi through the universal language of laughter. The evening features a lineup of Indian and Jewish comedians, including Joseph Nguyen, Ira Summer, Priyam Srivastava, and headliner Samson Koletkar, the world's only Indian Jewish stand-up comedian.

Why it matters

Purim and Holi are both celebrations of colorful fun and joy - festivals marked by storytelling, playful mischief, and communal celebration. HoliPurim captures that shared spirit, bringing Jewish and Indian comedic voices together for one vibrant evening of stand-up in the diverse Bay Area community.

The details

HoliPurim is a clean comedy event designed for broad, diverse audiences. The lineup reflects the richness within both the Jewish and Indian diasporas, with comedians sharing stories and perspectives that explore identity, multicultural life, and the contradictions of modern existence.

  • HoliPurim will take place on March 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM.
  • Early bird tickets are available until March 8th.

The players

Mahatma Moses

Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses, is the world's only Indian Jewish stand-up comedian. A techie-turned-comic, he blends Indian heritage, Jewish roots, and American life into sharp, witty comedy that resonates with audiences across cultures.

Joseph Nguyen

An Oakland-based, Atlanta-born, food-motivated Vietnamese-Jewish comedian whose sharp storytelling explores identity and multicultural life with warmth and precision.

Ira Summer

A New Jersey native and current Bay Area resident known for dry, self-aware humor rooted in classic Jewish sensibility.

Priyam Srivastava

An Indian-born tech-industry veteran turned comedian whose material draws from immigrant experiences, corporate culture, and the contradictions of modern life.

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What they’re saying

“Purim and Holi both celebrate joy in the face of adversity. Comedy has always been part of how communities survive and thrive. HoliPurim is about honoring that shared resilience - and having a great time doing it.”

— Samson Koletkar

What’s next

Early bird tickets for HoliPurim are available until March 8th.

The takeaway

HoliPurim offers a rare opportunity to celebrate the shared heritage and resilience of the Jewish and Indian communities through the universal language of clean, inclusive comedy.