Top 10 Funniest Stand-up Comedians in India
Stand-up comedy in India has seen a tremendous rise in recent years, with many talented comedians gaining nationwide and international fame. These comedians use observational humor, satire, and relatable storytelling to entertain audiences. From viral YouTube performances to global Netflix specials, Indian stand-up comedians have made a significant mark in the entertainment industry.
Zakir Khan was born on August 20, 1987, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He comes from a family of musicians; his grandfather was a classical musician, and his father, Ismail Khan, is a music teacher. Zakir, however, pursued a different artistic path, initially aspiring to be a radio producer before discovering stand-up comedy.
Zakir rose to fame in 2012 after winning Comedy Central India’s Best Stand-Up Comedian competition. His breakthrough came with his Amazon Prime special Haq Se Single, where he introduced his now-famous Sakht Launda persona, representing a tough guy who doesn’t easily fall for love.
Born on May 31, 1979, in Dehradun, Vir Das moved to Nigeria as a child and later studied at Knox College, Illinois, USA. He initially pursued theater and acting before switching to comedy.
Vir started as a stage performer in the U.S. and later returned to India, performing in theater productions. He gained recognition through The Great Indian Comedy Show and eventually established himself as India’s first international comedian, performing in over 25 countries.
Born in 1990, Abhishek Upmanyu hails from New Delhi and has a background in chemical engineering. Before stand-up, he worked as a researcher and writer for On Air with AIB.
Abhishek started his stand-up journey in 2016, gaining recognition through his fast-paced delivery and sarcastic humor. His jokes often revolve around childhood memories, Delhi vs. Mumbai comparisons, and social observations.
Born on December 31, 1990, in Kerala and raised in Bangalore, Kenny Sebastian was drawn to art and filmmaking from a young age. He initially studied at NIFT, pursuing visual design before moving into stand-up.
Kenny started as a YouTube content creator before gaining national fame through stand-up. He is known for clean comedy, relatable stories, and adding musical elements to his performances.
Born on December 27, 1989, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Biswa Kalyan Rath was an IIT Kharagpur graduate who worked as a software engineer before switching to comedy.
Biswa gained recognition alongside Kanan Gill with Pretentious Movie Reviews, where they humorously reviewed Bollywood films. He later established himself as a stand-up comedian with intellectual humor and sarcastic storytelling.
Born on December 24, 1989, in Bangalore, Kanan Gill was a software engineer before shifting to comedy.
Kanan Gill’s Pretentious Movie Reviews made him an internet sensation. He later became one of India’s top stand-up comedians and a judge on Comicstaan.
Born in Mumbai, Atul Khatri was a businessman before switching to stand-up comedy at age 45.
He is one of India’s first corporate comedians, performing for elite business audiences. His humor focuses on middle-class family life and aging.
Born in Delhi, Aakash Gupta was active in theater before transitioning to stand-up comedy.
Aakash won Comicstaan Season 2, making him one of India’s fastest-rising comedians. His physical comedy and exaggerated expressions make him stand out.
Born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Anubhav Bassi studied law before switching to comedy.
His storytelling style has made him one of India’s most viral stand-up comedians.
Born in Punjab, Rahul Dua was an MBA graduate before turning to stand-up.
He gained fame as runner-up on Comicstaan, with a style mixing sarcasm and dry humor.
These comedians have transformed India’s comedy scene, each with their unique style. Whether it’s Zakir Khan’s storytelling, Vir Das’s satire, or Anubhav Bassi’s casual humor, they have shaped modern Indian stand-up comedy.
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