Kids call in with Punjabi riddles, Pappu jokes, a salary sher, and one original song — full recap of Laughter Therapy 14 May on Radio Haanji 1674 AM Melbourne.
Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM did exactly what it says on the tin. Hosts Ranjodh Singh and Krishna Bhardwaj opened the phones and let the kids take over — and the kids delivered. Punjabi riddles, a Pappu joke that's somehow still funny, a sher about a husband's salary vanishing into a saree, and one girl who showed up with an original song she wrote herself. Not a bad hour at all.
Here's everything that happened, joke by joke.
Teg — The Riddles That Got Everyone Thinking
Four riddles landed in this episode, and at least two of them will make you pause before you get the answer.
Teg's Riddle — ਮਾਸੀ ਵਾਲੀ ਤੀਗ
Teeg opened with a classic Punjabi teeg in Gurmukhi:
ਉੱਚੇ ਟਿੱਬੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਸੀ ਵਸਦੀ,
ਜਦ ਮੈਂ ਜਾਵਾਂ ਖਿੜ-ਖਿੜ ਹੱਸਦੀ,
ਜਦ ਮੈਂ ਆਵਾਂ ਰੋ-ਰੋ ਮਰਦੀ।
My aunt lives on a high hill; when I go she laughs, but when I leave she cries.
Answer: ਕਪਾਹ (Cotton) — when you pick cotton you pull it off the plant (it laughs), and when you leave the plant is bare (it cries). Old school Punjabi imagery, still works perfectly.
Arnab's Riddle — ਬਿਨਾਂ ਹਿੱਲੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਚੀਜ਼
Arnab — who also made sure everyone knows he's passionate about fast bowling — came with this one:
ਉਹ ਕਿਹੜੀ ਚੀਜ਼ ਹੈ ਜਿਹੜੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਗ੍ਹਾ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਜੀ ਜਗ੍ਹਾ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਹਿੱਲੇ?
What goes from one place to another without moving?
Answer: ਸੜਕ (Road) — it connects two places but never goes anywhere itself. A bit philosophical for a kid, honestly.
Ashleen's Riddle — ਉਲਟਾ-ਸਿੱਧਾ
Ashleen brought a riddle about something that moves in opposite directions depending on which way you pull it.
Answer: Window Blinds — pull the cord one way, they go up. Pull the other way, they come down. Simple but clever.
Tavneet's Riddle — ਦੌੜਦਾ ਪਰ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ
Tavneet closed the riddle round with one that still catches people off guard:
What can run but cannot walk?
Answer: ਦਰਿਆ (River) — rivers run, but they don't walk. Try arguing with that logic.
ਚੁਟਕਲੇ — The Jokes That Had the Studio Going
Yuvraj — Pappu ਤੇ ਮਾਸਟਰ ਜੀ
Yuvraj went with a Pappu joke — a genre that refuses to die, and good for it. The teacher threatens Pappu with the "murga" punishment for not doing homework. Pappu's response:
ਸਰ ਜੀ ਮੈਂ ਤਾਂ ਵੈਜ ਆਂ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਟਰ ਪਨੀਰ ਬਣਾ ਦਿਓ।
"Sir, I'm vegetarian — make me matar paneer instead."
The logic is airtight. The teacher had no comeback.
Renaz — ਸੈਲਰੀ ਵਾਲਾ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ
Renaz came with a sher that every married man in the audience probably felt personally:
ਯੇ ਤੁਮ ਜੋ ਲਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੋ ਇਤਨੀ ਪਿਆਰੀ,
ਇਸਪੇ ਲਗ ਜਾਤੀ ਹੈ ਸਾਰੀ ਸੈਲਰੀ ਹਮਾਰੀ।
"You look so lovely in this saree — it just costs my entire salary."
Two lines, zero argument possible.
Fateh — Pappu ਤੇ ਭਿਖਾਰੀ
Fateh brought another Pappu entry. A beggar comes to the door and tells Pappu the neighbours gave him so much food his stomach is completely full. Pappu's solution? Hand him a Hajmola tablet. Thoughtful — in a very Pappu kind of way.
Mannat — Tina ਤੇ ਕੱਦੂ
Mannat told a joke about a wife named Tina who tells her husband a shirt would look great on him — clearly a setup for asking him to buy her a suit. The husband figures out the game and tells her no matter how many compliments she throws, he's not buying it. Tina's final word: his face looks like a ਕੱਦੂ (pumpkin). Tina wins.
Mannat's Original Song — ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ, ਮੇਰਾ ਪਿਤਾ (Meri Maa, Mera Pita)
This was the highlight of the episode. Mannat didn't just call in with a joke — she came with an original song she wrote herself, titled "Meri Maa, Mera Pita". An emotional tribute to parents, set to AI-generated music. Her own words, her own melody.
It's the kind of thing that reminds you why this show works. Kids calling in to share something they actually made — not just a borrowed joke from a WhatsApp group.
More From Radio Haanji
If you liked this episode, here's where to go next:
- All Laughter Therapy episodes — kids, jokes, and riddles every week.
- ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ (Kitaab Kahani) — audio stories worth sitting still for.
- The Deep Talk — science, space, species, and exploration. A very different vibe, but just as good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji?
Laughter Therapy is a regular segment on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosted by Ranjodh Singh and Krishna Bhardwaj. Kids call in to share jokes, riddles, poetry, and sometimes original songs. It airs from Melbourne and is available as a podcast for the Punjabi and Indian community across Australia.
What riddles were shared on the 14 May Laughter Therapy episode?
Four riddles featured in this episode. Teeg's riddle answer was cotton (ਕਪਾਹ), Arnab's answer was a road (ਸੜਕ), Ashleen's answer was window blinds, and Tavneet's riddle — what can run but not walk — the answer is a river (ਦਰਿਆ).
Who sang the original song in this episode?
A young caller named Mannat performed an original song she wrote herself, titled "Meri Maa, Mera Pita" — a tribute to parents, with AI-generated music in the background.
Where can I listen to all Laughter Therapy episodes?
All episodes are available at haanji.com.au/podcast/laughter-therapy and on Spotify as a podcast.
What language is Laughter Therapy in?
The show is primarily in Punjabi, including Gurmukhi script for teegs and boliyan, with some Hindi and English mixed in — just like real conversation in the community.
Is Radio Haanji available outside Melbourne?
Yes. Radio Haanji 1674 AM broadcasts from Melbourne but streams online and publishes podcast episodes accessible anywhere in Australia and internationally via haanji.com.au.
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