Best Stand-up Comedians in India

It is said that laughter is the best medicine so we thought why not take a look at those people who are best at making us laugh while also bringing up issues that matter? So here we are with a list of best stand-up comedians in India. Make sure to check them out if you haven’t already… trust us you won’t be able to hold in those giggles and guffaws –

Biswa Kalyan Rath

Known for his show Mast Aadmi Biswa, this stand-up comedian from Odisha is one of the most loved in India. A unique sense of humour and jokes about everyday life that anyone could relate to- Rath has been active since 2014 and rose to fame when he featured in Pretentious Movie Reviews alongside Kanan Gill. He is also the creator of a web-series Laakhon Mein Ek, which revolves around a teenager coping with pressures of the Indian education system.

Aditi Mittal

A stand-up comedian with massive popularity and author’s personal favourite, Aditi Mittal was the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India. She has been active for almost a decade in the Indian English comedy scene and with her dynamic but relatable acts; she is rightfully one of the best in her field. Aditi is also one of the few who cover issues related to women in India, serious issues that need to be talked about but don’t be deceived… you will die laughing once she starts talking. Yes, she is that good!

Zakir Khan

If we say that he is currently the number one stand-up comedian in India, chances are that majority of people, including other stand-up comedians will agree with us. And why not… Zakir Khan is not only the winner of Comedy Central’s Best Stand-up Comedian competition but also one of the few, whose acts almost always end with a standing ovation from the audience! Hailing from Indore, Khan is an internationally acclaimed comedian whose jokes on the most common occurrences in the lives of a common Indian family are as hilarious as they are relatable.

Kenny Sebastian

Another super-talented, relatable and popular stand-up comedian, Kenneth (Kenny) Sebastian will make you laugh with his jokes then awe you with his amazing singing. This Bangalore based comedian has his own show on Amazon Prime ‘Don’t be that guy’ and sold-out shows across India and in other countries too. Kenny’s content-driven jokes with his superb comic timing are really something you should see for yourself if you are looking for some quality entertainment.

Abhishek Upmanyu

A relatively new but already well-known stand-up comedian with massive potential, Abhishek Upmanyu’s lighthearted yet super-relatable humour will never fail to make you laugh. If you are somewhat young, Abhishek will remind you of that one hilarious guy in your group who is everyone’s favourite. If you are older, his laid back attitude and age-relevant jokes will remind you of younger days. Either way, he is someone worth your time if you want to share a good laugh!

And here we are… done with our shortlist of stand-up comedians ‘you must check out’. Of course, there are a lot more talented and entertaining artists like Kanan Gill, Urooj Ashfaq, Amit Tandon and Neeti Palta among others, who will brighten up your day with humour that is entertaining yet relatable. But for now, the author will take their leave… it’s time to watch some stand-up comedy on YouTube!