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{{Short description|Indian comedian (born 1987)}}
{{Other uses|Zakir Khan (disambiguation){{!}}Zakir Khan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox social media personality
| name = Zakir Khan
| image = Zakir khan 2.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name =
| native_name =
| nationality =
| native_name_lang =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|08|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India
| occupation = Comedian
| education = St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore
| years_active = 5 Jun 2009–present
| known_for = {{Unbulleted_list|''Haq Se Single''|''[[Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare]]''|''Kaksha Gyarvi''|''Tathastu''|''Mannpasand''|''Delulu Express''}}
| children =
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| relatives = [[Moinuddin Khan (musician)|Ustad Moinuddin Khan]] (grandfather)
| signature =
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| youtube_handle = ZakirKhan
| youtube_display_name = Zakir Khan

| youtube_years_active =
| youtube_genre = Comedy
| youtube_subscribers = 8.44 million
| youtube_views = 908 million
| stats_update = 19 March 2026}}

'''Zakir Khan''' (born 20 August 1987) is an Indian comedian. He rose to popularity in 2012 after winning [[ Comedy Central (Indian TV channel)|Comedy Central]]'s comedy competition 'India's Best Stand Up'. Khan has also been a part of a news comedy show, [[All India Bakchod|On Air with AIB]].<ref name="ZakirKhanInterview">{{cite news|url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/a-sharpening-of-the-comedic-senses/article8398603.ece| title=A sharpening of the comedic senses |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 March 2016| last1=Mathews | first1=Neha }}</ref> He has released five hour-length standup specials: ''Haq Se Single'' (2017), ''Kaksha Gyarvi'' (2018), ''Tathastu'' (2022), ''Mannpasand'' (2023), and ''Delulu Express'' (2025) on [[Amazon Prime Video]]. He announced an extended hiatus from comedy in January 2026, potentially lasting until 2030.

== Early life ==
Zakir Khan was born and raised in [[Indore]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zakir Khan - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6321286/bio/ |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Madhya Pradesh]] to a [[Rajasthani Muslims|Rajasthani Muslim]] family of [[Classical music|classical musicians]]. He is the grandson of [[Sarangi]] Maestro [[Moinuddin Khan (musician)|Ustad Moinuddin Khan]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Who was Zakir Khan's grandfather Ustad Moinuddin Khan? |work=Ground Report |url=https://groundreport.in/who-was-zakir-khans-grandfather-ustad-moinuddin-khan/ |access-date=2 December 2022 |archive-date=1 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201225649/https://groundreport.in/who-was-zakir-khans-grandfather-ustad-moinuddin-khan/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He spent a large portion of his adult life in [[Delhi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/zakir-khan-journey-video/|title=From Radio Intern To 'Sakht Launda', Zakir Khan's Story Will Inspire You To Be Who You Want To Be|last=ScoopWhoop|date=28 February 2018|work=ScoopWhoop|access-date=16 May 2018|language=En}}</ref> He comes from a humble background and credits his father with being supportive of his talent.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Deepak|date=11 May 2016|title=AIB Diwas: Zakir Khan shares tips on wooing city women(Watch)|url=https://www.india.com/viral/zakir-khans-gave-tips-on-wooing-city-women-at-aib-diwas-watch-1177679/|access-date=5 November 2020|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Zestvine">{{cite web | url=https://www.zestvine.com/beautiful-zakir-khan-shayari/| title=These 15 Zakir Khan's Shayaris Shows The Another Side of 'Sakht Launda' | publisher=ZestVine.com |date=5 November 2019}}</ref>

== Career ==
Khan holds a diploma in [[Sitar]] and is a college dropout.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 June 2016|title=Zakir Khan – Indian Stand-up Comedian over a Chaaipani conversation|url=https://chaaipani.com/zakirkhan-comedian/|access-date=5 November 2021|website=Chaaipani|language=en-US|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105103758/https://chaaipani.com/zakirkhan-comedian/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has stated that had he not been a [[Stand-up comedy|standup comedian]], he would instead be working as a music teacher. Khan gained recognition in India's stand-up comedy circuit in 2012 after winning 'India's Best Stand Up', a competition organized by [[Comedy Central]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/culture/zakir-khans-rags-riches-rise-indias-burgeoning-standup-scene-burgeoning-standup-comedy-scene|title=Zakir Khan's rags-to-riches rise in India's burgeoning standup scene|last=|first=|date=20 July 2019|website=Sunday Guardian Live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805165819/https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/culture/zakir-khans-rags-riches-rise-indias-burgeoning-standup-scene-burgeoning-standup-comedy-scene|archive-date=5 August 2020|access-date=3 March 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eventseeker.com/artist/62930-zakir-khan|title=Zakir Khan – Artist Profile|last=|first=|date=|website=Eventseeker|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=3 March 2020}}</ref> Besides performing at many stand-up comedy shows, he has also [[Ghostwriter|ghostwritten]] and produced radio shows. His comedy style was applauded in [[NDTV]] Prime's ''The Rising Stars of Comedy'' television show. Khan is known for his punchline "''Sakht Launda''", a humorous reference to a man with strong self-control who resists romantic advances.<ref name=":1" /> He has also performed with [[Joke Singh]] at Gurgaon.<ref name="Laughter Epicentre in Delhi">{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Nishant-Tanwar-Zakir-Khan-entertain-guests-on-Gurgaons-Funniest-Day-at-Epicentre-in-Delhi/articleshow/45174237.cms |title=Nishant Tanwar, Zakir Khan entertain guests on Gurgaon's Funniest Day at Epicentre in Delhi |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 November 2014 |access-date=17 November 2014}}</ref>

Khan is an emerging Urdu Poet and comes from a family of artists. He has presented his poetry in events like [[Rekhta]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-27 |title=Zakir Khan- Comedian At Jashn-e-rekhta 2017 Beautiful Poetry And Comedy Part-1 |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/zakir-khan-comedian-at-jashn-e-rekhta-2017-beautiful-poetry-and-comedy-part-1-305659.html |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN |archive-date=12 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312160813/https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/zakir-khan-comedian-at-jashn-e-rekhta-2017-beautiful-poetry-and-comedy-part-1-305659.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> On his train journey to Delhi, he wrote first poem, "''Mai Soonya Pe Sawar Hoon''". He also wrote "''Apne Aap Ke Bhi Piche Khara Hoon Main''", "''Bus Ka Intezar Karte Huye''".

In September 2017, Khan was one of the three mentors alongside [[Mallika Dua]] and [[Hussain Dalal]] for the fifth season of ''[[The Great Indian Laughter Challenge]]'', judged by actor [[Akshay Kumar]]. Khan has over seven million subscribers on YouTube and is known for works like his [[Amazon Prime]] special ''Haq Se Single''.<ref>{{cite web|date=23 April 2020|title=Best Stand Up Comedians in India|url=https://www.celebswhoop.com/best-stand-up-comedians-in-india/|publisher=CelebsWhoop.com|access-date=23 April 2020|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029124559/https://www.celebswhoop.com/best-stand-up-comedians-in-india/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Khan wrote and starred in the Amazon Prime web series ''[[Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare]]''.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.craxystore.com/blogs/news/zakir-khan-s-web-series-chacha-vidhayak-hai-hamare-for-amazon-prime|title=Zakir Khan's web-series 'Chacha Vidhayak Hai Hamare' Has An All Exclusive Free Premier For His Biggest Fans|access-date=10 May 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526190757/https://www.craxystore.com/blogs/news/zakir-khan-s-web-series-chacha-vidhayak-hai-hamare-for-amazon-prime|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2015, Khan co-hosted and wrote ''On Air with AIB'', a news comedy show, with [[Sorabh Pant]] and [[Gursimran Khamba]] from the Indian comedy group [[All India Bakchod]]. The show was broadcast on [[Star World (Indian TV channel)|Star World]], India. Khan co-hosted the 5th Annual Golden Kela Awards.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/not-so-serious/article4606306.ece| title=Not so Serious | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=11 April 2013| last1=Mitra | first1=Ankita }}</ref>

He also appeared as one of the judges in [[Amazon Prime]]'s [[Comicstaan]] Season 2 where he mentored the contestants in a genre of comedy known as anecdotal comedy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 August 2018|title=Amazon Prime Video show Comicstaan renewed for second season; Zakir Khan joins as judge|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/amazon-prime-video-show-comicstaan-renewed-for-second-season-zakir-khan-joins-as-judge-4901361.html|access-date=5 November 2020|website=Firstpost}}</ref> He also went on to be one of the four judges in Season 3.

Khan has also featured in the recent [[Amazon Prime]]'s One Mic Stand Season 1 alongside [[Bhuvan Bam]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/one-mic-stand-web-review-so-you-wanna-be-a-stand-up-comedian/22117150 | title=One Mic Stand Web Review: So you wanna be a stand-up comedian?| date=19 November 2019}}</ref>

He has also begun his show called Farzi Mushaira which is available on Amazon mini TV.

Apart from comedy, Khan created and hosts the podcast series Ummeed on Gaana, where he shares life-inspired stories alongside fellow comedians.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-24 |title=Gaana Shows & Podcasts Original 'Ummeed With Zakir Khan' Shares Quirky Insights on Hope, Success & Self Care |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/gaana-shows-podcasts-original-ummeed-with-zakir-khan-shares-quirky-insights-on-hope-success-self-care-200224 |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-19 |title=Zakir Khan On His New Podcast Ummeed With Zakir Khan, "Hope Is The Tiny Light That..." |url=https://www.koimoi.com/television/zakir-khan-on-his-new-podcast-ummeed-with-zakir-khan/ |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref>

In August 2025, Khan became the first Indian artist to perform a show entirely in Hindi at [[Madison Square Garden]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-12 |title=Exclusive {{!}} Comedian Zakir Khan headlines MSG: Where to buy tickets |url=https://nypost.com/2025/08/12/ticket-sales/comedian-zakir-khan-headlines-msg-where-to-buy-tickets/ |access-date=2025-09-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career break ==
In January 2026, Khan announced an extended hiatus from live comedy performances, citing health concerns and personal reasons.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2026-01-21 |title=No more Zakir Khan live till 2030? Reason behind his long break and when you can see him last |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/no-more-zakir-khan-live-till-2030-reason-behind-his-long-break-and-when-you-can-see-him-last/articleshow/126949103.cms |access-date=2026-01-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-20 |title=Zakir Khan announces extended hiatus from comedy, cites health and personal reasons: ‘Taking a long break, till 2030’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/zakir-khan-announces-extended-hiatus-from-comedy-cites-health-and-personal-reasons-taking-a-long-break-till-2030-101768917773293.html |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

He stated that the break could last three to five years, potentially until 2030, with his final shows from the ongoing 'Papa Yaar' tour scheduled through June 2026.<ref name=":2" />

== Work ==

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2017
|''[[The Great Indian Laughter Challenge]]''
|Mentor
|Season 5
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-04 |title=Akshay Turns Judge & Zakir Khan, Mallika Dua Become Mentors For The Great Indian Laughter Show |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/akshay-turns-judge-and-zakir-khan-mallika-dua-become-mentors-for-the-great-indian-laughter-challenge-5_-325129.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]''
|Self
|Guest
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-01 |title=जिसे 2 मिनट भी परफॉर्म करने नहीं दिया, वह 'द कपिल शर्मा शो' में गेस्ट बनकर पहुंचा; सुनाई आपबीती... |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/tv-the-kapil-sharma-show-guest-zakir-khan-removed-from-stage-within-2-minutes-of-his-performance-during-struggling-days-comedian-recalls-incident-5146953.html |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]
|Guest
|Season 15
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zakir Khan joins Khan Sir on 'KBC 15', explains 'Sakht Launda' to Amitabh Bachchan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/kaun-banega-crorepati-season-15-amitabh-bachchan-khan-sir-zakir-khan-2440291-2023-09-25 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=India Today |date=25 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2024
|''Aapka Apna Zakir''
|Host
|Sony tV
|
|}

=== Stand-up specials ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Notes
!Ref.5
|-
|2017
|Haq se Single hai
|Released on follow
|
|-
|2018
|Kaksha Gyarvi
|Released on Amazon Prime Video
|
|-
|2022
|Tathastu
|Released on Amazon Prime Video
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Zakir Khan's stand-up special 'Tathastu' to stream on Prime Video |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/zakir-khans-stand-up-special-tathastu-to-stream-on-prime-video-456557 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|Mannpasand
|Released on Amazon Prime Video
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-02 |title=Zakir Khan to return with stand-up special 'Mann Pasand' on Prime Video |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/zakir-khan-to-return-with-stand-up-special-mann-pasand-on-prime-video/articleshow/105679996.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-12-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|Delulu Express
|Released on Amazon Prime Video
|-
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2015
|''[[On Air With AIB]]''
| rowspan="3" |Himself
|Season 2
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Deepak |title=AIB Diwas: Zakir Khan shares tips on wooing city women(Watch) {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/viral/zakir-khans-gave-tips-on-wooing-city-women-at-aib-diwas-watch-1177679/ |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016
|''Journey of a Joke''
|Season 1; Episode 1
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Pillai |first=Akshay |title=Journey of a Joke feat. Zakir Khan |date=2016-11-19 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14894694/ |access-date=2022-03-11}}</ref>
|-
|''Humorously Yours''
|Cameo
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-18 |title=TVF's new web series Humorously Yours is a look at the life of a stand-up comic |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tvfs-new-web-series-humorously-yours-is-a-look-at-the-life-of-a-stand-up-comic-3143600.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2018
|''[[Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare]]''
|Ronny Pathak
|3 seasons
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[Comicstaan]]''
|Judge
|Season 2
|<ref>{{Citation |last1=Karbhari |first1=Nenshad H. |title=Sunn Lo Bhai With Zakir |date=2019-07-12 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9915928/ |series=Comicstaan |access-date=2022-03-11 |last2=Ghosh |first2=Angshuman |last3=Shah |first3=Vicky}}</ref>
|-
|''One Mic Stand''
| rowspan="2" |Himself
|Season 1; Episode 1
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Zakir Khan Talks on Being a Mentor to Bhuvan Bam in One Mic Stand - video Dailymotion |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7nxp4z |website=Dailymotion |language=en |date=13 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''[[Dhindora]]''
|Cameo
|
|-
|2022
|''Farzi Mushaira''
|Host
|Also writer
|
|}

=== Comedy Shows Event ===
Comedian Zakir Khan is scheduled to perform in [[Ranchi]] as part of his popular "Papa Yaar" tour. The show, known for its relatable humor and emotional depth, is expected to attract a large audience, highlighting Khan's continued popularity across India.<ref>{{cite news |title=रांची में 22 जून को कॉमेडियन जाकिर खान का लाइव शो, धड़ाधड़ बिक रहे टिकट {{!}} Zakir Khan Show in Ranchi |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/ranchi/zakir-khan-show-in-ranchi-papa-yaar-on-22-june |work=Prabhat Khabar |date=8 June 2025 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumari |first1=Sneha |title=कॉमेडियन जाकिर खान 22 जून को रांची में करेंगे लाइव परफॉर्मेंस |url=https://www.joharlive.com/news/comedian-zakir-khan-will-perform-live-in-ranchi-on-june-22/ |work=Johar LIVE |date=8 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zakir Khan Show in Ranchi: Papa यार show 22 June |url=https://internetzindagi.com/zakir-khan-show-in-ranchi-papa-yaar-show-22-june/ |website=InternetZindagi.com |date=9 June 2025}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm9856000}}
* {{YouTube|c=ZakirKhan}}

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