Stand-up comedy has always been a great source of entertainment and even helped us survive some of our darkest times when we had no one else to rely upon. Being a comedian is a really tough job, and we think they are not as much appreciated as they should be.
Here’s to the people who managed to come to the list of top 10 stand up comedians in India, according to us, and made us laugh despite facing many challenges in their lives.
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Top 10 Stand Up Comedians In India
Abhishek Upmanyu
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One of the best who has managed to top the list of top 10 stand up comedians of India is Abhishek Upmanyu. If you are in a bad mood and think nothing in this world can make you laugh, go out and check out Abhishek Upmanyu. Amazing comic timing and great interactive skills make the audience laugh out loud as hard as possible. If one does not like Upmanyu, what else would they like?
Some of his best skits include
- Break up, Respecting elders & Discrimination,
- Delhi, Mumbai & Rich People, and
- Indian Insults & comebacks.
Zakir Khan
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Inarguably most liked, appreciated, and the man who needs no introduction and deserves to be on the list of the top 10 Stand Up comedians in India is Zakir Khan. The comedian with 6.68 Million followers on YouTube and even more in real life never disappoint us. His knack for Shayris and punchlines has hooked almost all of us to him. Tune in to any random video of his, and your day will be made.
Abhijit Ganguly
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Our Delhi-based Bengali man does not shy away from taking a jibe at the government or the other things that go wrong in society. He does it with a lot of class and humor that will keep us laughing for the longest time possible.
His best videos include
- Story of my Bong- Gujju wedding,
- Sleepless nights with Kapil.
Aditi Mittal
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No one can ever get enough of Aditi Mittal, who has managed to appear in the list of the top 10 stand up comedians in India. The amount of feminism she can bring into any of her shows is beautiful to watch. She tells the truth to everyone and makes sure to soothe them with a lot of laughter. Smart move, is that not so?
We stan you, miss Mittal, and we always will. Watch “Bra Shopping,” “Bollywood Remakes,” and “The Story of Madhumakkhi” to laugh like crazy and get a piece of her mind as well.
Kaneez Surka
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The woman who wears her heart on her sleeves and keeps it real in her attempts to make people laugh the hardest is none other than Kaneez Surka. She has been a judge of one of India’s most popular stand-up shows for all the right reasons. Watch her vlogs on YouTube to laugh like anything and feel happy.
Aakash Gupta
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One of the wittiest stand-up comedians, and in the list of top 10 stand up comedians in India, is our boy Aakash Gupta. His jokes are relatable on another level, and none of us are complaining about this precious treat. A simple middle-class boy has made it big in an industry where no one can survive without talent. We feel proud to be naming him as one of the best comedians in India today. Some of his must-watch videos include- Sarojini Nagar, Excuse me Brother, Relationships, clubbing, and cocktails.
Vir Das
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An artist, a comedian, and a representative of the greater good in our society. The man of many talents is a feminist, and we all love him for the kind of content he brings in for women, especially. Those stereotypes that he challenges are nothing less than a treat for us onlookers.
Tanmay Bhat
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A man of many controversies and an impeccable sense of humor leaves us speechless with his talents. The charisma, the aura, and the promise of laughter he brings are not comparable or achievable. So, we guess we do not have to explain his impact on you once you tune in to any of his amazing videos.
Rahul Dua
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This man makes jokes literally out of nowhere, and we cannot help but laugh at them uncontrollably like drunk people. A man of just the right amount of words and actions is what Rahul Dua is. The best part is that he makes his jokes on relatable societal conditions, which drives the audience towards laughter at an unimaginable rate.
Jeeya Sethi
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The feminist in us all gives a standing ovation to this “wonder woman.” Addressing socio-political issues seems like a cakewalk for her, and we are all in for that. The way she has been able to highlight some huge, as well as intricate, problems of women through her comic gifting timings is all there we have been living for.
Akash Mehta
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Last but not least on our list is Mr.Mehta, who can undoubtedly make anyone laugh, and that too in any situation. Tune in to YouTube to watch some of the best-ever comic videos created by Mr. Mehta himself.
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