Years active 2009–present Nationality Indian | Genres Satirical Parents Ismail Khan, Kulsum Khan | |
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Born 20 August 1987 (age 29)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India ( 1987-08-20 ) Medium Writer, comedian, presenter Similar Tanmay Bhat, Gursimran Khamba, Kanan Gill, Abish Mathew, Vipul Goyal Profiles | ||
Zakir Khan is an Indian stand-up comedian, writer and presenter. In 2012, he rose to popularity by winning Comedy Central's India's Best Stand Up Comedian competition. He has also been a part of a news comedy show, On Air with AIB.
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Early life
Khan was born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in a Muslim family. He comes from a humble background and credits his father with being supportive of his talent.
Career
He became a known face in India's stand-up comedy circuit in 2012 when he won the title of 'India's Best Stand Up Comedian'- a comedy competition organized by Comedy Central. Besides performing at many stand-up comedy shows, he has also done ghostwriting and produced radio shows. His comedy style was applauded in NDTV Prime's The Rising Stars of Comedy television show.
All India Bakchod
In 2015, Zakir co-hosted and wrote 'On Air with AIB', a news comedy show, with Tanmay Bhat and Gurusimran Khamba from the Indian comedy group, All India Bakchod. The show was broadcast on national television channel Star World, India.
Zakir also co-hosted The 5th Annual Golden Kela Awards and has shared the stage with other famous comedians like Vir Das and Papa CJ.