Amit Bhadana, hailing from Delhi, pursues comedy, writing, acting, directing and YouTube content creation. He launched his Hindi‑language comedy sketches in 2017 and went on to become the first Indian YouTuber to reach 20 million subscribers.
Aravind Parameswaran, known on screen as Chutti Aravind, is an Indian actor, mimicry artist and comedian active in the Tamil film industry. He made his cinematic debut with the 2006 Tamil movie Chennai Kadhal. In 2022, he appeared as a contestant on Star Vijay’s popular cooking competition Cooku with Comali.
Kunal Kamra, an Indian stand‑up comic and political satirist, has frequently faced lawsuits and public criticism. His acts often incorporate observational humor.
Lakshmi Narayanan Seshu, widely known by his stage moniker Lollu Sabha Seshu, was an Indian film actor and comic performer who featured in Tamil movies. He launched his entertainment career on the television series Lollu Sabha, sharing the screen with other humorists, among them Santhanam.
Manan Desai, hailing from India, has built a career as an actor and stand‑up comic after starting out as a radio jockey. He helped launch the Gujarati YouTube channel The Comedy Factory. Earlier, he hosted shows on My FM and Radio Mirchi. Desai also featured on the comedy‑reality series Comedy Nights Bachao alongside Amruta Khanvilkar. His film credits in Gujarati cinema include Ventilator, Chor Bani Thangaat Kare and Order Order Out Of Order.
Munawar Faruqui is an Indian comedian, rapper, and singer born in Junagadh, Gujarat on January 28, 1992. His family identifies as Gujarati Muslim, and he experienced significant hardship early in life. Financial difficulties led to him leaving school after the 5th grade. He subsequently worked at a gift shop and assisted his mother and grandmother in preparing and selling snacks like samosas and chaklis. Tragically, his mother died by suicide when he was 14; this event deeply impacted his life. Following his mother's death, Faruqui moved to Mumbai to live with his aunt. His father’s financial struggles also contributed to the family’s difficulties, resulting in substantial debt. He began his career by uploading stand-up comedy videos on YouTube, including 'Dawood, Yamraaj & Aurat' in April 2020 and 'Ghost Story' in February 2021. Spectra and he jointly launched his first musical offering, 'Jawab,' in August of 2020. His comedy explores various subjects, though he has faced criticism for comments made about the Godhra incident, Hindu deities, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Faruqui’s career has seen both success and legal challenges. In January 2021, he was arrested in Indore for allegedly making offensive remarks and spent 37 days in jail before being granted bail by the Supreme Court of India. Even with those challenges, his fanbase grew steadily; he secured victories on the reality programs Lock Upp 1 in May 2022 and Bigg Boss 17 in January 2024. He also participated in the first season of the Entertainers Cricket League (ECL). His personal life includes a marriage to Jasmine in 2017, which ended in divorce in 2022; they share a five-year-old son. He dated Nazila Sitaishi from December 2021 until December 2023 and recently married Mehzabeen Coatwala in May 2024. During a raid targeting an unauthorized hookah bar in Mumbai, Faruqui was taken into custody in March 2024. He remains an active figure in the Indian entertainment industry, continuing to perform stand-up comedy and engage with audiences. His journey reflects a resilience shaped by personal tragedy and professional obstacles.
Prasad Khandekar, an Indian performer and screenwriter, gained recognition through the Marathi comedy series Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra. He broke into cinema with the 2022 Marathi drama Lochya Zaala Re and stepped behind the camera for the first time in 2023 with the film Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha.
Prithvik Pratap Kamble, an Indian performer, works in films, television, and theatre while also doing stand‑up comedy. He gained the greatest recognition for appearing on the Marathi TV comedy program Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra.
Vigneshkanth, formerly a radio jockey, is an Indian actor and comedian. He began his broadcasting career at Aaha FM while in his senior year of college. Together with Chutti Aravind and Sam Prabha, he set up the YouTube channels Smile Settai and Blacksheep. He now serves as Blacksheep’s managing director.
Venkata Prabhu Prasad, better known on screen as Saptagiri, is an Indian actor and comic performer who appears in Telugu movies. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the 2016 film Express Raja. In 2017, he was presented with the Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award at the 15th Santosham Film Awards.
Born on September 14, 1981, Sorabh Pant is an Indian comedian and writer. His career began as a television writer before he started performing with Vir Das in 2008. In March 2008, they collaborated on the show News on the Loose, and he subsequently opened for Vir Das’s Walking on Broken Das in the same year. He has performed over 250 shows and now boasts a career total exceeding 1500 shows across 90 cities and 16 countries. The Times of India has rated him among India's top-ten stand-up comedians, solidifying his position as a highly successful comedian in India. Critics frequently characterize Pant's comedy as 'over the top,' 'manic,' and sometimes 'marginally unstable,' with his performances commonly featuring elements of community observations, sexual humor, impersonations, and political wordplay. He launched his solo show Pant on Fire in November 2009, which toured extensively across India, Dhaka, Dubai, and North America by November 2012. He has opened for prominent international comedians like Wayne Brady in July 2011 and Rob Schneider in November 2011, with Rob Schneider later praising him as "Very Loud! He is known for the phrase “Killed in every city,” and he produced the comedy specials ‘Pants on Fire’ and ‘Traveling Pants,’ with ‘Traveling Pants’ exploring cultures and individuals both within India and internationally. His debut novel, The Wednesday Soul, was released in December 2011; it is a comic take on life after death, and he has since published Under Delhi (2014), Pawan: The Flying Accountant (2017) and Vote for Pant: But, Don’t (2022). In 2012, Sorabh Pant founded East India Comedy, a large comedy collective which performed 130 shows in 2013. He is also the first Indian comedian to headline shows in China, Canada, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Wayne Brady considers him a brilliant Indian comedian, after Russell Peters. He maintains a significant online presence with over 2.7 million Twitter followers, 500k Facebook followers, 92.2k Instagram followers, and his stand-up videos have garnered over 45 million views. He has three comedy specials on Amazon Prime Video, including "Make India Great Again," which received positive reviews, and ‘Rant of The Pant 2017’ which reached over 25 million views. Currently, he writes a weekly column for Deccan Chronicle and Asian Age and is scheduled to perform at 'The Laughter Vibe' comedy show in Dubai, collaborating with Shreeja Chaturvedi for the event, which will feature a mix of Hindi and English and be hosted by Knite Entertainment.
Vennela Kishore is an Indian actor and director working in Telugu cinema, often recognized for his comedic roles. Born Bokkala Kishore Kumar on September 19, 1980, in Komareddy, Nizamabad, Telangana, he grew up in Kamareddy. He attended Jeevanadan Convent High School and later moved to Hyderabad to pursue higher education. Following graduation, Kishore studied in the United States, earning a master's degree from Ferris State University in Michigan. Before transitioning to acting, he worked as a software quality engineer in the United States and, subsequently, as a software engineer. Kishore’s entry into the film industry began with Vennela (2005), directed by Deva Katta, which earned him the nickname "Vennela." He initially appeared in a role in the drama Prasthanam (2010) alongside Jeeva and also had a part in Madatha Kaja (2011). He has since appeared in numerous Telugu films, including Bindaas , Pilla Zamindar , Daruvu , Sarkaru Vaari Paata , Badshah , Doosukeltha , Pandaga Chesko , Goodachari , S/O Satyamurthy , Srimanthudu , Bale Bale Magadivoy , Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada , Ami Thumi , Rang De (2021), and Naa Nuvve (2018). His performance in DJ garnered particular praise, and he also appeared in the action film Run Raja Run (2014) with Ali and the action film Aagadu (2014). Kishore directed two films, Vennela 1½ and Jaffa , though after unsuccessful directorial ventures, he has returned to acting. Vennela Kishore’s contributions to Telugu cinema have been recognized with two Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his role in 'Incoginito'. He quit his job in 2008 to pursue a career in films and moved back to India. As an actor, he continues to work in Tollywood, appearing in various film projects. Rang De (2021), in which he appeared, achieved a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while Naa Nuvve (2018) received a 0% rating on the same platform.
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India has one of the world's most diverse comedy scenes, with comedians performing in Hindi, English and many regional languages. Indian comedians appear across stand-up comedy, television, films, theatre, podcasts and online platforms, creating a comedy landscape that reflects the country's enormous cultural and linguistic diversity.
Modern Indian stand-up comedy has grown significantly, with performers building large audiences through live shows, streaming platforms, YouTube and social media. Comedy in India can range from observational humor and personal storytelling to satire, political commentary, character comedy and jokes about everyday life.
India has produced many comedians who have become widely recognized through television, films, stand-up specials and online content. Some well-known names associated with Indian comedy include Vir Das, Zakir Khan, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Abhishek Upmanyu, Kenny Sebastian, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Rahul Subramanian and Atul Khatri.
Indian comedy also includes a large number of performers working in regional languages. Comedians from different parts of the country bring local expressions, cultural references and regional perspectives to their performances, creating comedy scenes that can be very different from one another.
Many Indian comedians have also crossed between different forms of entertainment. A performer may begin with stand-up before appearing in films, television programs, web series, podcasts or other digital projects.
Indian stand-up comedy has developed into a major part of the country's contemporary entertainment industry. Comedy clubs, theatres, festivals and live tours provide platforms for performers ranging from established stars to new comedians developing their material.
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other major Indian cities have become important centers for live comedy, while online platforms have allowed comedians to reach audiences throughout India and around the world.
Common subjects in Indian stand-up include relationships, family, work, education, dating, technology, travel and cultural differences. Many performers also incorporate observations about Indian society and everyday experiences into their routines.
India's multilingual culture makes its comedy scene particularly varied. Hindi and English stand-up are widely represented, while comedians also perform in languages including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam and Kannada.
Whether you're looking for Indian stand-up comedians, famous comedy performers, regional comedians or newer voices from India's growing comedy scene, there are many different styles to explore.
Browse GiggleTime to discover comedians from India, learn more about individual performers and explore Indian comedy alongside comedians from countries around the world.
