Zakir Khan
Stand-up comedian known for storytelling in Hindi
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- 39 yrs
- Birthday in 296 days
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- Comedy special, Web series
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Zakir Khan is a stand-up comedian, writer and poet from Indore who became one of India’s most popular comics with warm, story-driven shows in Hindi. His specials stream on Prime Video, and in 2024 he performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Biography
Breakthrough
In 2012 he won Comedy Central’s India’s Best Stand-Up competition. His YouTube clips about being a sakht launda — a “tough guy” who refuses to show his feelings — made him a favourite with young audiences in small towns and big cities alike.
Specials and shows
His Prime Video specials Haq Se Single (2017), Kaksha Gyarvi (2018), Tathastu (2022) and Mannpasand (2023) mix jokes with nostalgic, emotional stories of family and friendship. He co-created and starred in the comedy series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare (2018) and hosts poetry evenings.
Bigger stages
In 2024 he became one of the first Hindi-language comedians to headline Madison Square Garden in New York. In 2025 he announced a break from touring to focus on his health.
A musical family
Zakir Khan grew up in a family of musicians in Indore; his grandfather was a sarangi player. He studied Indian classical music before moving to Delhi, where he worked in radio and began trying stand-up comedy.
Timeline
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1987
Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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2012
Wins India’s Best Stand-Up
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2017
Haq Se Single
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2018
Kaksha Gyarvi; Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare
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2022
Tathastu
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2023
Mannpasand
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2024
Performs at Madison Square Garden
Notable works
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2017
Haq Se Single Comedy special
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2018
Kaksha Gyarvi Comedy special
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2018
Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare Web series
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2022
Tathastu Comedy special
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2023
Mannpasand Comedy special
Did you know?
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1
His grandfather was a sarangi player.
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He also writes and recites Urdu-Hindi poetry.
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His “sakht launda” persona became a popular internet meme.
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Who is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan is a stand-up comedian, writer and poet from Indore who became one of India’s most popular comics with warm, story-driven shows in Hindi. His specials stream on Prime Video, and in 2024 he performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
How old is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan is 39 years old, born on 20 August 1987 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Where is Zakir Khan from?
Zakir Khan was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
What is Zakir Khan known for?
Zakir Khan is best known for Haq Se Single; Kaksha Gyarvi; Tathastu; Mannpasand; Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
References
- Zakir Khan (comedian) — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Zakir Khan (comedian) — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Zakir Khan (comedian) — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Zakir Khan (comedian) (Q24258797) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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