The rise of social media and online pop culture has also significantly altered the Indian comedy scene. Indian stand-up comedians have become increasingly popular over the past ten years, with several comic laugh clubs sprouting across the nation and stand-up acts becoming viral on social media. Indian stand-up comedians have long dominated online conversations, pop culture, and entertainment, from YouTube trends to Twitter.
We've compiled a collection of the most well-known and well-liked Indian stand-up comics for you to watch on YouTube and interact with on social media.
1. Anubhav Singh Bassi
Anubhav Singh Bassi, a certified attorney, first considered running for the UPSC and then tried his luck in the restaurant industry before deciding to become a stand-up comedian. His videos "Hostel," "Waxing," and "Cheating" have amassed millions of views on YouTube.
2. Abhishek Upmanyu
Abhishek Upmanyu, a chemical engineer by training, began his career as a research analyst before becoming a writer for "On Air with AIB." He later gained notoriety for his hilarious stand-up routines, including Friends, Crime, & The Cosmos, Delhi, Mumbai & Rich People, and Breakup, Respecting Elders, & Discrimination.
3. Abish Mathew
Before he started performing stand-up comedy, Abish Mathew began his career as an RJ at Red FM in Delhi. He has hosted a lot of guests, including various YouTube stars and Bollywood celebrities, on his show Son Of Abish, which is quite famous on YouTube.
4. Aditi Mittal
Aditi Mittal is a well-known Indian stand-up comedian who has performed on a number of comedy shows around the world. In 2013, BBC extended an invitation to her to attend the prestigious 100 Women Conference in London. She additionally made an appearance in the American doc Stand-Up Planet. Her jokes cover a range of social concerns including women's challenges in India. The Story of Madhumakkhi and Bra Shopping are two of her most well-liked internet performances.
5. Appurv Gupta
Appurv Gupta, an engineer by training, frequently performs at corporate gatherings as well as college festivals. He features as Gupta Ji in his comedies, which take a lighthearted look at a middle-class Indian family and culture. His best performances were Apple, Micromax & Patli Pin wala charger and GuptaJi Ki Aeroplane Wali Journey.
6. Atul Khatri
Atul Khatri, an engineer and MBA by training, served as CEO of his family's computer company before deciding to pursue stand-up comedy as a different career path. Along with being a member of the comic troupe East India Company, he has performed at a number of comedy clubs. Atul Khatri on the Justin Bieber Concert and When your child turns 18 are two of his most well-known stand-up comedy performances. He also made appearances on a variety of OTT shows and TV advertisements for well-known brands.
7. Biswa Kalyan Rath
One of the most well-known stand-up comedians in India, Biswa Kalyan Rath is from the Eastern state of Odisha. His Pretentious Movie Reviews with fellow comic Kanan Gill attracted everyone's attention. He quickly rose to prominence in Indian stand-up comedy circles thanks to gigs in clubs all around the nation and multiple OTT shares. Some of his must-see performances include Uber and Me and Biswa Kalyan Rath - Extroverts and Chaos.
8. Kanan Gill
In Pretentious Movie Reviews, where he co-starred with Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill first gained notoriety. Since then, he has made appearances on OTT services like Amazon Video and Netflix as well as in the finest comedy clubs in the nation. His performances by Siblings and Prem Aggan Review are highlights.
9. Kenny Sebastian
Kenny Sebastian has had appearances on a number of OTT platforms, including as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, as well as in a number of international series. You should see his stand-up routines "Middle Class Restaurant Problems" and "Indian." Parents, OCD, and Home Electricity.
10. Kunal Kamra
Before beginning his career as a comedian, Kunal Kamra, a man who is frequently in the news and controversy these days, spent several years as a production assistant in an advertising firm. Since then, he has made numerous appearances in commercial films and OTT programmes. With some of his most well-known acts being Patriotism & the Government and Revisiting Demonetisation, his humour frequently takes aim at politicians and the executive branch.
He has welcomed a number of notable guests to his Shut Up Ya Kunal! show on YouTube, including Arvind Kejriwal, Javed Akhtar, Ravish Kumar, and Asaduddin Owaisi.