Comedians that will take you on a laughter spree
Stand-up comedy is a new and better way to laugh out loud and enjoy. Open mic stand-ups are now a thing. And we love attending them too! To have a dose of some amazing entertainment, here is a list of some of my favorite Indian stand-up comedians whose shows you can easily find on YouTube and can have a good time and laugh.
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Zakir Khan
He became popular after winning Comedy Central India’s Best Stand-up Comedy. competition. After that, he won many premiums for his comedy style and worked with AIB. He has also been a ghost-writer and has produced several radio shows. He is known for his excellent comic timing and an emotional connection with the audience.
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Kanan Gill
He and Biswa started with their YouTube channel called Pretentious Movie Reviews which soon became really popular. Kanan was also the main personality behind the YouTube Comedy Hunt and also co-hosted YouTube Fanfest India and soon became a well-known stand-up comedian. You will surely be having a good time watching him.
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Biswa Kalyan Rath
Kanan’s partner, he also became a name with the YouTube comedy series Pretentious Movie Reviews. He performed his first live show in Gurugram with Kanan and soon they started performing solo and gained success. His way of speaking, tone and unique humor will make you jump out of your seats. He is my personal favorite.
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Kenny Sebastian
A part-time musician, filmmaker and a full-time stand-up comedy artist, he is someone who won’t disappoint you. He decided to be a stand-up comedian after he won the Stand-up Comedy Festival at IIT Fest in Mumbai. He has the sense of control and perfect comic timing which makes him among the top stand-up comedians in India.
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Rohan Joshi
Not just a stand-up comedian, he is a writer, columnist, and an occasional screenwriter. He is one of the founding members of AIB which has a YouTube channel wherein he has featured in many comedy videos. He is a big name in the world of comedy.
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Jeeveshu Ahluwalia
He has been a part of this industry since he was 16-years-old. He makes his audiences laugh by cracking jokes about everyday conversations and situations that regular people come across which makes it relatable. Most of his jokes are self-implicated and about his living life experiences as he lives with his mom. He is also a motivational speaker.
- Varun Thakur
He can mostly be seen on SnG Comedy YouTube channel. He has a good observational humor. His latest “Vicky this side, Varun that side” is a must watch, Vicky being his snapchat personality here. His high energy and impersonations are something that would never want you to miss his acts.
3. Amit Tandon
Amit Tandon brought those husband-wife comedy chronicles to the main stage and made us laugh!