Meet Calvin, one of Singapore’s most unique comedic content creators who turned a challenging past into a powerful digital presence. From struggling with school due to language barriers to working as a gym trainer for eight years, his journey was anything but conventional. But it was his sharp eye for humour and relatable storytelling that eventually took him from Twitter (now known as X) to TikTok, where his viral mop prank with his mum marked the start of a new chapter in content creation.
Today, Calvin is known for creating hilarious, culturally rich videos that resonate deeply with Singaporeans and Malaysians alike. As the only prominent Punjabi content creator in Singapore, he blends identity, humour, and everyday moments into content that breaks boundaries while staying authentic. Whether it’s poking fun at local quirks or building viral memes at SGAG, his message is clear: stay humble, stay real, and never stop learning.
So you’ve shared openly about being a school dropout who still passed your exams. What do you think helped you push through?
I think it was about believing in myself. Since young, I’ve always hated school—it was boring to me, and I don’t really know why. At home, I spoke English, which is why I passed English easily. The reason I had to stay back in school was because of my second language.
I initially learnt Malay, but when the rules changed and everyone had to take their own mother tongue, I had to switch to Punjabi. That was hard because we didn’t use it at home, so reading and writing it was a struggle.
I failed Punjabi and couldn’t go to secondary school. But from young, I always enjoyed playing pranks and wanted to be an actor or comedian, especially after watching Phua Chu Kang. That stuck with me.
Your journey from gym trainer to comedic content creator is quite unique. When did you realise you wanted to pursue content creation?
I worked at a gym for eight years. During that time, I had a Twitter account called AnjekBengMatrep where I posted jokes about Singaporeans. I don’t listen to music, so whenever I was out on public transport, I’d observe people and tweet about what I saw.
The account grew to 25,000 followers, which got the attention of SGAG. They offered me a job and I joined them.
What do you do at SGAG?
I’m a full-time creative. I make memes, write scripts for brand content, act on-screen sometimes, and work with the team to develop campaigns.
But mainly, I create memes—most of the memes you see on the SGAG page are by me and my team. We just enjoy making fun, relatable content for Singaporeans.
You also created a viral mop video with your mum, which became an internet sensation. What was going through your mind then, and how did it change your content journey?
I wasn’t a content creator yet. This started just before the COVID lockdown. My boss, Xiao Ming, told a few of us to start working from home and experiment with home-based videos.
They gave us lights and equipment. I’ve always loved playing pranks, so I started pranking my family. In one video, my mum was mopping the floor and I threw water on it while she cleaned—just to prank her.
That video went viral on Instagram and TikTok. The account started gaining 3,000 followers a day at one point. That’s when I realised I could do this seriously.
Being true to yourself, and being kind to people around you. Even if you’ve got hundreds of thousands of followers, you should still treat others with respect and stay humble. Without your fans, you’re nothing. I try to interact with people, even though I’m shy—I just smile and keep things simple.
How has your content evolved since then?
After that video, it got harder to prank my family because they returned to work. I moved back to the office, so I started pranking colleagues instead. But because I’m actually quite introverted in real life, I prefer creating in safe spaces.
That taught me to plan better, create relatable content, and structure skits properly. It also helped me when working on branded content—I learnt how to make it fun but still relevant for audiences.
Being a funny Punjabi in Singapore comes with its own identity. How do you balance cultural pride, humour, and relatability in your videos?
I call myself “Funny Punjabi Guy” because I think I’m the only Punjabi content creator in Singapore—at least, that I know of. I always try to make content relatable to both Singaporeans and Malaysians.
My girlfriend is Malaysian, and we joke a lot about things like whose food is better or which country has the best cinema. So my skits often centre around that dynamic, making it fun for both sides.
What do you think makes a good content creator?
Being true to yourself, and being kind to people around you. Even if you’ve got hundreds of thousands of followers, you should still treat others with respect and stay humble.
Without your fans, you’re nothing. I try to interact with people, even though I’m shy—I just smile and keep things simple.
And to be honest, sometimes it’s the most random, unplanned videos that go viral. People like raw, relatable content. There’s no formula.
What’s your vision for Singapore in the next five years?
I just hope people will be nicer to each other. Social media can be a toxic space. I’ve had strangers say racist things or insult my family online. I hope Singapore becomes a place where people are kinder, both online and offline.
If you could have a superpower for one day, what would it be and why?
I’d choose the power to fly. I’m in a long-distance relationship, and flights are expensive. If I could fly, I’d go visit my girlfriend without needing a plane ticket.
Connect with Calvin: TikTok and Instagram.
