35 Stand Up Comedians From India You Should Watch For A Hearty Dose Of Laughter

Who doesn’t want to have a good laugh and forget about their worries, at least for some time? In India, stand-up gigs are a huge thing now. The industry has grown so huge that big OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon, etc host shows dedicated to this niche topic itself.

There are a few things you should keep in mind while watching the shows of stand-up comedians, two of them are- never take the jokes personally, forget about your worries and keep your minds fresh and just laugh and let go!

Some of the famous stand-up comedians of this age are:

1. Zakir Khan

Zakir has achieved a lot in his life. Apart from being a judge of a show, he is one of the top-notch stand up comedians. His, ‘yaar yeh kitni cool hai’ one-liner is quite popular and has been circulated through numerous stickers and memes.

2. Anshu Mor

He left his job at X-Box to follow his passion for being a stand-up comedian. Now he hosts online shows which last up to up to 8 hours. Despite being new to this industry, he already has received immense success and recognition.

3. Abhishek Upmanyu

His body language and way of delivering the dialogues are something that adds up to his comical approach. And the hilarious punchlines he adds to the skit make everything more amusing.

4. Biswa Kalyan Rath

He is known for his unique Hindi-Bengali accent. And his jokes are always spot on and relatable to the audience.

5. Kanan Gill

He is known for the way he describes himself, you can call him the guy who got robbed, or the guy who needs to be reminded to drink water. His punchlines are something that never gets old.

6. Kenny Sebastian

He is a natural performer. A brilliant example of a man who can turn every little thing into a joke. Even the simple words that come out of his mouth seem funny for the way he speaks while performing.

7. Abish Mathew

He also hosted comedy shows and now he has his own stand-up gigs. How cool is that? He recently collaborated with Netflix and released his show ‘Son of Abish’ which hosts celebrity interviews.

8. Aditi Mittal

When it comes to the best female comedians in India she has to be there. Aditi is very good at presenting solutions to problems in a hilarious manner.

9. Sejal Bhat

Though she is not much active in recent days, she’s really good! Fairly new and underrated, her jokes cover Bollywood, normal life instants, and fictional stories.

10. Vir Das

He is a controversial comedian but too funny to handle. His skits are applaudable and you should definitely watch his Netflix shows which are one of his best ones.

11. Neeti Palta

Though she hits the controversial drought of the days, she never fails to make people laugh and roll off for that matter.

12. Rahul Subramanian

Not only does he entertain people during his gigs, but also through his Instagram stories and posts. Making funny content arrives naturally to him.

13. Anubhav Singh Bassi

This man is not only an Indian stand-up comedian but also a lawyer by profession. The way he delivers jokes from his day-to-day life is quite relatable and fun to watch and listen to.

14. Amit Tandon

His content is one of the best. This man can make you fall off that chair just by his words, he doesn’t need any expression, or accent to make things interesting.

15. Vipul Goyal

Vipin is that friend you go to after you you’ve broken up with someone. He is a comedian with no judgments, no extra comments, and has the capability of making you laugh and forget about your worries for a while.

16. Nishant Suri

This Indian comedian knows what his audience wants as if he can read their minds. He is perfectly capable of making anyone laugh at his jokes irrespective of their current mood.

17. Tanmay Bhat

You guys must be well aware of this Indian comedian through channels like AIB, and OTT platforms like Netflix. He is one of the best stand up comedian in India.

18. Daniel Fernandes

He is a kind of person who can turn serious things into fun content. He talks about the things people keep ‘hush-hush’ about but has the capability to make you laugh.

19. Jeeveshu Ahluwalia

His main form is that he likes to share his own opinions before anyone else can say anything about it. If you have seen his shows you might be aware that his hatred for Aloo-Vadi is top-notch.

20. Sorabh Pant

The way he delivers his dialogue would probably make anyone believe that he is being low-key honest and serious as his expressions are deceiving but then you have this sudden realisation that he has been joking the whole time. He is a master of expressions.

21. Varun Thakur

His shows on Amazon Prime are dope. He talks mostly about serious matters, though not that serious that you cannot laugh. He is comical and sarcastic and one of the best Indian stand up comedians.

22. Urooj Ashfaq

Her take on open relationships is something to remember. She’s very talented, and her skits are relatable. If you like dark humor, she is your way to go!

23. Anirban Dasgupta

Master of talking about the most unfunny things in the funniest way possible.

24. Sahil Shah

He has the capability of roasting himself in front of his audience and his acts are very relatable. He can easily make people laugh through his expressions and speech.

25. Aishwarya Mohanraj

Perhaps the one comedian who laughs at her joke before it even finishes. Her skits are mostly related to her childhood including having ‘it’ for the first time, talking to her crush, being single, and whatnot.

26. Prashasti Singh

The fact that all her skits are way too different from each other but surprisingly all of them are equally funny.

27. Shreeja Chaturvedi

She is the kind of comedian whose jokes never get old. Like no matter how many times you watch the same video, it hits differently.

28. Aakash Gupta

The fact that he can construct a joke out of anything and everything shows how brilliant of a comedian he is.

29. Angad Singh Ranyal

He legit makes jokes about the most random things. Like scenery or trees and people can’t stop laughing at the way he delivers the content. The comic shows he delivers are well planned and prepped up.

30. Kaneez Surka

This female stand up comedian has her unique style. She legit disses herself and laughs along, the audience finds it quite amusing.

31. Karunesh Talwar

Just like the other comedians, he knows how to make people laugh and he includes everything from our lives and makes it funny and less boring.

32. Atul Khatri

The way he narrates stories that are quite regular and mainstream to make the audience burst into laughter is commendable.

33. Sapan Verma

If you start watching his skits you will be glued to your phone or computer screens, yes, he is that good!

34. Joel D’Souza

You won’t need his show to end to roll over and fall off your chair as he will make you laugh to your highest lung capacity throughout his show.

35. Rohan Gujral

His jokes combined with his to the point and apt expressions is something you shouldn’t miss.