Bio : Zakir Khan

To say that Zakir Khan is just a popular stand-up comedian would be to miss his larger impact entirely. His is the most unlikely of stories - a college drop-out from Indore whose preferred medium is Hindi, breaking into an English-dominated scene. Today, he is celebrated just not as an Indian comedian but as a Global entertainer who has created history by becoming the First Asian comedian to have headlined & sold out Madison Square Garden, The Royal Albert Hall, London, making him part of a handful Global comedians to have had had performed at these venues, and the FIRST as an Indian comedian. Zakir’s approach to comedy is anecdotal, personal and heartfelt, and his delivery poetic and rustic at the same time. His appeal lies in his relatability - he has often said he used humor as a shield when bullied as a child, and his stories are punctuated with phrases that have become catchphrases, including the iconic ‘Sakht Launda’. This has won him a massive following in a short span of time - including 830 million+ views just on YouTube.