After a stressful week of work, there is no better way to relieve it by watching some of the best stand-up comedy shows. Stand-up Comedy is a style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience. Their shows are humorous, satiric and entertaining. At the same time, these comedians raise awareness on the prevailing issues of the society which most people neglect to do so. Here is a list of the 10 best stand-up comedians from India who will surely make you laugh till your stomach starts to hurt!
Kanan Gill | Comedy
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Kanan Gill is unquestionably one of the cutest and funniest comedians out there. He is also quite famous for his comedy series on YouTube “Pretentious Movie Reviews”. Kanan is among the most popular stand-up acts in India. He has performed over 1000 shows all over India and is also one of the key celebrities behind the show “YouTube Comedy Hunt”. Kanan started his own show which lasts for a duration of one hour “Keep It Real”. He is winning the hearts of his audience, on and off-screen, with his humorous and lighthearted jokes in each and every show. Kanan does not fail to deliver a brilliant show and this is the reason why he made it to number 1 on our list.
Biswa Kalyan Rath
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Ever since Biswa Kalyan Rath made his debut, he was famous for being nothing else but the “shadow of Kanan Gill”. But underneath all these criticisms lies Kalyan’s raw humour about the mundane things of life which are bound to make you laugh. He is also a part of “Pretentious Movie Reviews” which paved the way for him with “Biswa Mast Aadmi”. This was what made him famous and he clapped back at the haters by becoming one of the best standup comedians to arise from India. It was his sense of humour which set Kalyan Biswa Rath apart from the rest. His performance also got him featured on 9gag for his excerpts on introverts and extroverts.
Kenny Sebastian
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Kenny Sebastian is a full-time comedian and is a multi-talented artist as he is also a musician and filmmaker on the side. He is famous for exposing the Anti-Nazar association and the mystery that lies behind every middle-class Indian family. His performance is funny and is relatable to literally every Indian! Sebastian has also co-produced two motion films, 12 short movies, and a comedy series as well. Kenny is among the few comedians from India who add music to their comedy shows.
Aditi Mittal
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Somewhere down the lane, you must have heard the name, Aditi Mittal. She is the face of feminism and is also the first female standup comedian to arise from India. Mittal is famous for her iconic and dynamic performances on issues like beauty standards set by society, sex, gender, dating life, and so much more. She is among the 5 Indians to have starred in “Local Heroes” that was organized by ‘The Comedy Store’. Aditi’s wit and humour won her a position in the list of the best comedians from India. She was also invited for the prestigious 100 Women Conference in London by BBC in 2013. Her performances centre around the general life of an Indian, issues faced by women in general, the dynamics of a middle-class family and other relatable issues.
Sumukhi Suresh | Comedy
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Suresh is a stand-up comedian who is popular for acting and writing for comedy sketches. She is also an actress, writer, and director. Sumukhi Suresh is famous for her viral videos on YouTube and has created a web series for Amazon Prime, India. Sumukhi Suresh has broken this stigma of “women not being funny” along with other female comedians by showcasing their funny and authentic side. She continues to inspire other aspiring and upcoming standup comedians.
Vir Das | Comedy
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Vir Das is an actor, musician and also a comedian from India. He began his career in the entertainment industry in stand-up comedy. He delivers some the best, polished and funny performances. At the same time, Das raises questions about “anti-national” to talking about paparazzi and the safety of women. Vir Das has performed over 100 stand-up shows, starres in 2 movies and 6 comedy specials. He also wrote humorous columns for Maxim, DNA, Exotica, Femina and others.
Zakir Khan
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From Indore, Zakir Khan built a name for himself in the standup comedy scene. He makes his audience laugh in an effortless manner by sharing his embarrassing experiences in life. Zakir is famous for his slogan “Sakht Launda”. He comes from a middle-class family and rose to fame with his impressive comedy act “Haq Se Single”. He has won the hearts of thousands of Indians and has gained success through his sheer hard work.
Atul Khatri
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Atul Khatri is a 51-year-old old-man, who performed at the Hong Kong Comedy Festival in the year 2014. He gave up his job to fulfil his dream of becoming a full-time standup comedian. Atul has performed around 400 comedy shows, YouTube videos, and has also starred in television advertisements. He won “CEO’s Got Talent” and is recognized as one of the top standup comedians to have arisen from India.
Neeti Palta | Comedy
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Neeti Palta brings a female viewpoint to the scene of English stand-up comedy in India. India is far behind in representing female comedians in the field of standup comedy. She brings a unique taste and a female viewpoint to an assortment of topics. Like Indian idiosyncrasies, the life of a woman in India and so much more. Neeti brings to the picture of standup comedy what it currently lacks, that is, diversity and equal opportunity in India.
Amit Tandon | Comedy
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Amit Tandon has been in the scene of standup comedy since 2010. He entertains his audience with performances on clean topics which is suitable for families. He cracks jokes on the dynamics and stereotypes of middle-class Indian families. Tandon is one of the best comedians to have emerged from Delhi and is famous for his Hinglish humour.
So here is a list of the top 10 comedians who have emerged from India. Let us know in the comments section below if we have missed out on some of your favourite comedians!
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