Abhishek Upmanyu is a prominent Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber, boasting over 2 million subscribers. He’s known for his witty observations and relatable humor.

Wiki/Biography

Abhishek Upmanyu was born on Saturday, May 19, 1990, in New Delhi, India. As of 2023, he is 33 years old. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He completed his schooling at St. Xavier’s High School and A.K.S.I.P.S, both in Chandigarh. He then pursued a B.E. in Chemical Engineering at Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Physical Appearance

Abhishek Upmanyu’s physical attributes are as follows:

• Height: Approximately 5’8″
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black

Family

Abhishek hails from a North Indian family. His parents and sister, Vishakha Upmanyu, reside in New Delhi. While details about his family remain relatively private, his close bond with his sister is evident in his personal life.

Career

Post-graduation, Abhishek worked briefly for several companies. His early career included internships at Ranbaxy (Gurgaon) and Engineers India Limited (New Delhi). He later worked at HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. (Bhatinda) and Grail Research as a research analyst. He then had a stint at Bain & Company before transitioning to his true passion – stand-up comedy. His writing career began in 2015 with AIB. He also actively manages a popular Twitter account, @GareebGuy.

His YouTube journey started in 2016 with the video “Indian Insults & Comebacks.” His comedic prowess quickly gained recognition. Two shows, “Thoda Saaf Bol” and “Jealous of Sabjiwala,” became exceptionally popular, leading to performances on numerous national and international stages.

Facts/Trivia

Here are some interesting facts about Abhishek:

• He enjoys playing the guitar and traveling.
• He is a devoted cat lover and owns a cat named Mitch Hedberg.
• His favorite comedians include Vinay Sharma, Aditi Mittal, Zakir Khan, and Bridget Christie.
• He has a unique tattoo of his favorite Indian dish, Daal Makhani, inked in his own handwriting.

Work Timeline