Neeti Palta is a prominent stand-up comedian from India, recognized for her appearances in various comedy shows and series. Her talent and comedic timing have garnered her significant recognition within the Indian comedy scene.
Wiki/Biography
Neeti Palta was born on Monday, February 11, 1980, in Agra, India. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She grew up in New Delhi and completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 in Colaba, Mumbai, and The Army Public School in New Delhi. She pursued her undergraduate studies in English at Delhi University and later earned a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication in Pune, Maharashtra.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’4″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family & Husband
Neeti’s father, Anand Prakash Palta, is a retired army personnel. Her mother is Swaran Palta, and she has an older brother, Vivek Palta. She is married to Rahul Soota, who works as a financial consultant.
Career
Neeti began her career with JWT (J. Walter Thompson), where she worked as a senior art director for approximately 12 years. In 2006, she transitioned into writing for the TV puppet series “Galli Galli Sim Sim” on DD National. Her journey into stand-up comedy started after attending a Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood show. Inspired by their encouragement, she participated in and won the RAW comedy competition in November 2012, sponsored by the OZ fest.
She launched her YouTube channel in 2013, sharing her stand-up comedy videos which quickly gained popularity. Her talents extended to scriptwriting, as evidenced by her work on the Bollywood film “O Teri” (2014). She’s also appeared in several prominent comedy series, including “Comedy Central Stand-Up, Asia!” (2016), “Comedy Up Late” (2017), “Comicstaan” (2019), and “Almost Sanskari” (2019).
Favourite Things
- Dessert: Jalebi
- Comedian: Eddie Murphy
- Colour: White
Facts/Trivia
Neeti is known for her active social life, enjoys traveling and reading, and is a fitness enthusiast who regularly practices yoga. She’s also a founder of Loony Goons, one of Delhi’s oldest comedy troupes, and has performed at numerous corporate events across India. She owns two pet dogs, Socks and Punch, and has multiple tattoos.
Additional Information
Here’s a summary of Neeti’s key achievements and details:
Category | Details |
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Education | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi University, Symbiosis Institute |
Early Career | JWT (J. Walter Thompson) |
Stand-up Comedy Debut | RAW Comedy Competition (2012) |
Notable TV Appearances | Almost Sanskari, Comicstaan, Comedy Central |
Other Interests | Yoga, Travelling, Reading |