27 Apr - Laughter Therapy: Kids Share Punjabi Riddles & Jokes with Yash & Ranjodh Singh
Host:-
Ranjodh Singh
Yash Kaur
Kids called into Radio Haanji's Laughter Therapy with Punjabi riddles, Bolis, jokes, and community stories. Hosts Ranjodh Singh and Yash — every day on 1674 AM.
Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji: Kids Share Riddles, Jokes, and Bolis This Monday Morning
Every Monday morning, Radio Haanji's Laughter Therapy segment does exactly what the name says. Hosts Ranjodh Singh and Yash open the phone lines, the kids call in, and for a few minutes Melbourne and Sydney wake up to the sound of Punjabi riddles, folk couplets, and jokes about selfie-taking clouds.
This week's Kids' Corner was one of those episodes where you had to be listening live. Here is what went down.
Asis Opens the Show with a Desi Twist on a Classic
Asis kicked things off by reciting a Punjabi-influenced version of "Johny Johny Yes Papa" — familiar enough for every kid in the room, but with just enough desi flavour to get Ranjodh and Yash laughing along from the start. Setting the tone right.
Shreya's Boli About Birthday Cake
Shreya shared a Boli — a Punjabi folk couplet — about a birthday party she attended over the weekend. The couplet centred on celebration and cake, as all good birthday Bolis should. Bolis are one of those oral traditions that have somehow survived every migration, and hearing an Australian-born kid rattle one off on live radio is always something.
The Riddles: Three That Landed
Tegh's riddle was a classic: "What opens in the doorway and comes in many types for the feet?" The answer was Jutti — the traditional Punjabi shoe. A fair riddle, made better by the delivery.
Arnav went with a visual one: "Two fakirs with green hats and blue-purple bodies — what are they?" The answer: Baingan (eggplant). The "green hat" framing for the stem was the kind of lateral thinking that makes these riddles genuinely fun for adults too.
Fateh saved the best for last with a meta-riddle: "What has no mouth or eyes but still speaks?" His answer — Radio Haanji. Ranjodh and Yash did not see that coming, and neither did most of the audience.
Samar's Joke: The Science of Lightning
Samar's contribution was a modern one. His explanation for why lightning happens: the clouds are taking selfies. Short, confident, and completely correct as far as any nine-year-old is concerned.
Community Anecdotes: The Fair, the Langar, and Counting to 20
Beyond the riddles, a few callers added their own stories to the mix.
Mannat and Fateh shared their experience at a local fair — possibly a Kabaddi tournament or community mela — where they got to meet players including "Amba" and "Shilo." For kids who grew up hearing about these players, meeting them at a local event is the Punjabi-Australian equivalent of running into a cricketer at the shops.
Virk's story was the one for the adults in the room. A girl told her boyfriend she was at a fancy restaurant — while she was actually at a community Langar. That would have been fine, except the boyfriend was standing right behind her. The Langar will always find you.
Asis (who also opened the show) had a second moment this episode, proudly demonstrating that she can now count to 20 in Punjabi after her language classes. For families working hard to keep Punjabi alive in Australian homes, that is the kind of update that lands differently.
Host Banter: Teeth, School, and the Radio Family
Ranjodh and Yash kept the energy warm throughout — checking in with the kids about waking up early, brushing their teeth, and getting ready for school. The usual Monday morning check-in that makes the segment feel less like a radio show and more like calling your favourite uncle.
There were nods to other Radio Haanji personalities, including Sammy and Jassal Paaji — a reminder that the station runs on a close-knit community of voices who all know each other.
Gold Rate Update: Delhi Jewelers
Toward the end of the segment, the hosts shared the current gold rate from Delhi Jewelers: 24-karat gold at $204 per gram as of today 27 April 2026.
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