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Zakir Khan
Active Indian Stand-up Comedy, Web Series & Television
- FromIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age39 years
- Active2009–Present
- Updated
Zakir Khan – Biography
Zakir Khan – Full Information
- Full Name: Zakir Khan
- Popular Name: Zakir Khan
- Nickname: Sakht Launda
- Profession: Comedian / Actor / Writer / Poet
- Known For: Relatable anecdotal stand-up comedy specials like Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyarvi, Tathastu, and writing/starring in the hit series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1987
- Age: 38 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Mumbai / New Delhi, India
- Profession Category: Stand-up Comedian / Creator / Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx.
- Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Ismail Khan (Music Teacher)
- Mother: Kulsum Khan (Homemaker)
- Grandfather: Ustad Moinuddin Khan (Sarangi Maestro)
- Siblings: Zeeshan Khan, Arbaaz Khan
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore
- College: College Dropout; holds a Diploma in Sitar
- Qualification: Diploma in Sita
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Began his journey in radio writing and local open-mic performances in Delhi |
| 2012 | Rose to fame after winning Comedy Central’s India’s Best Stand Up competition |
| 2015 | Co-hosted and wrote On Air with AIB, a news-comedy show |
| 2017 | Released his breakthrough Amazon Prime Video stand-up special Haq Se Single |
| 2018 | Created, wrote, and starred as Ronny Bhaiya in Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare |
| 2018 | Released the acclaimed stand-up special Kaksha Gyarvi |
| 2019 | Served as a judge and mentor on Amazon Prime’s Comicstaan |
| 2022 | Released the stand-up special Tathastu |
| 2023 | Released the stand-up special Mannpasand |
| 2025 | Became the first Indian artist to perform a Hindi stand-up show at Madison Square Garden |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Comedy Central India’s Best Stand Up | Stand-up Comedy | Comedy Central India’s Best Stand Up | Stand-up Comedy | Winner |
| 2019 | ITA Awards | Best Comedy Show | ITA Awards | Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare | Nominated |
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About Zakir Khan
What are Zakir Khan's most famous comedy specials?
He is best known for Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyarvi, Tathastu, Mannpasand, and Delulu Express.
What historic milestone did Zakir Khan achieve at Madison Square Garden?
He became the first Indian artist to perform a full stand-up show entirely in Hindi at Madison Square Garden.
What is Zakir Khan's famous signature catchphrase?
His most famous catchphrase is "Sakht Launda," referencing a guy who remains unswayed by romantic distractions.
What popular web series did he write and star in?
He created, wrote, and starred as the main character in the comedy-drama series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
What is his background before getting into comedy?
Coming from a family of classical musicians, he earned a diploma in Sitar and worked in radio before transitioning into full-time comedy.
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