Although the concept of stand-up comedy is quite new in India, but we did have (and still do) some great comedians earlier from the likes of Raju Srivastava to Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek and one of the most prominent names Kapil Sharma, around since the past few years, who have dominated the Television comedy genres. Although, with the emerging trend of stand up comics and improv comedy, there have been some changes in the game and has introduced us to one of the finest and young talents as discussed in the list below.
Now you might wonder what the fuss is all about with the title above. It’s just simple, who doesn’t like to laugh? After all, we all deserve a break from this stressful life and just need to let go every once in a while. So why not go through our pick of the top 5 stand up comedians in India and laugh all the stress and the negativity away?
1. The ‘Dilli waala’ Abhishek Upmanyu –
Alright, I don’t even need to introduce you to this guy, as there’s a very high chance you’re already familiar with his quick wit and improvisation skills. Quite the crowd controller, he can make even the most trivial things so funny that you might end up choking and laughing really hard, so you might want to keep a bottle of water by your side if you’re at one of his shows.
He gained fame through his online YouTube bits and soon became the comedy sensation in India and abroad, with his YouTube channel boasting over 2.9 million subscribers and his most watched stand-up bit, with over 30 million views followed by one with about 27 million and 24 million + views respectively as well.
So if you’re feeling low, or just a little off and want a good distraction and a good round of laughter, click the link below and I guarantee you, you’re going to be rolling on the floor, laughing in a span of just a few minutes.
2. The ‘Sakht Launda’ Zakir Khan –
I don’t even need to introduce him to you all, it’s very likely that you’ve already seen his sets and are an army of the ‘Sakht Launda’ gang. Although I do have to warn you to NOT eat or drink anything during any of his shows, because, he is so incredibly funny that you have a greater chance of spewing it all out of laughter instead of actually being able to eat or drink. So maintain caution! Part of being a great comedian is to keep the crowd engaged, and no doubt that Zakir isn’t just a great comedian but even a greater storyteller, so we all can relate to his stories at one point or the other. With over 5.5 million plus subscriber count on his YouTube channel and 50 million plus views on his most famous stand up clip, he is hands down, one of the most loved stand up comedians of India.
His incredible talent has also bagged him some amazing roles and stand-up specials like ‘Haq se single’ on various platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix to judging and mentoring various shows like ‘Comicstaan Season 2’ and ‘The great Indian laughter Challange’.
So why not check out one of his most famous sets from the link below and prepare for a good laughter session that’s going to leave you all gasping for breath!
3. The ‘Bas Kar’ Anubhav Bassi –
There are no doubt he’s one of the most loved comics of the nation. If that is not what defines the sold out shows all over the nation then what does? There’s no arguing the fact that he’s also one of the best crowd controllers and improvisers in the game. So much so, that this guy can even turn the most trivial things into something that we might end up laughing about till our stomach hurts. So while you’re at it, make sure to check out his YouTube channel and his stand-up comedy bits from the link given below.
4. The ‘Shut up ya’ Kunal Kamra –
Now to leave aside the controversies, you just cannot deny that this guy actually never fails to tickle your funny bone and have you rolling on the floor with laughter until you’re out of breath. Kunal has been in the game since quite a while and has made a name for himself by delivering a few of the funniest stand up sets ever!
Talk about correct delivery, punch lines and the right vibe! You cannot deny the fact that he does deserve this spot on our list.
And if you haven’t checked out his stand up bits yet, click now on the link below and prepare for a round of hysterical laughter.
5. ‘The Sky’ Aakash Gupta –
Well, no need for any introduction over here for the winner of ‘comicstaan’ season 2. It’s been quite a few years since Aakash has been doing stand-up comedy now. Although, being a theatre fan, his first dream was always to be a prominent part in theatre, but as they say, things do work out for the best, because, he is today, by far one of the most recognised, loved and popular stand up comedians of the generation. His sets seem so natural and effortless that it feels like creativity, observation and perfect skill just flow smoothly through his bits.
So if you haven’t checked out his mind blowing and unbelievably hilarious comedy sets, make sure to click the link below and indulge in the most ‘funny bone tickling’ experience ever!
6. ‘The Married Guy’ Amit Tandon –
Come on! You really didn’t expect a list of top Indian comedians and not have this guy in it! Well, if India in itself isn’t a large enough scale, then you must also consider that he is also one of the top comedians in the world. He was also featured in a 2019 Netflix special ‘Comedians of the world’, which featured 47 of the best comics from all around the world. His videos have also gathered more than 100 million views across all social media platforms! 100 million! Gigantic, isn’t it?
And if this isn’t enough, our ‘Married Guy’ has done over 1400 stand-up shows, out of which, over 200 of them were international shows in over 25 countries. Now isn’t that something?
So make sure to say bye-bye to the big sad face and click on the link below to check out one of his most popular stand-up comedy bits.
