Zakir Khan is a renowned Indian comedian, musician, writer, and YouTuber, widely popular for his unique brand of humor. He’s achieved significant success since winning a major comedy competition, propelling him to the forefront of the Indian stand-up scene.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Thursday, August 20, 1987, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Zakir Khan’s zodiac sign is Leo. His family originally hails from Rajasthan. He attended St. Paul Higher Secondary School in Indore before starting a B.Com degree, which he later dropped out of. He openly discusses this, explaining that his passions lay elsewhere. He pursued a diploma in Sitar, reflecting his family’s musical background, and later moved to Delhi to pursue radio production.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’7″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Brown

Family, Caste & Wife

Zakir Khan comes from a Muslim family. His father, Ismail Khan, is a music teacher at St. Raphael’s School, Indore, and his mother, Kulsum Khan, is a homemaker. He has two brothers: Zeeshan Khan (lead singer of Malang-The Band) and Arbaz Khan (a student). His grandfather, Ustad Moinuddin Khan, was a respected Indian classical instrumentalist and vocalist.

Career

Zakir’s early career path was diverse, encompassing theatre and radio work in Delhi. He even worked as a copywriter and researcher at HT Media Ltd for approximately four years. His roommate encouraged him to try open mic nights, which proved to be a turning point. His comedic talent quickly gained recognition, leading to opportunities in Mumbai. His contribution as a scriptwriter for the news comedy show “On Air With AIB” marked a significant step forward.

His breakthrough came in 2012 when he won Comedy Central’s “India’s Best Stand Up Comedian.” His distinctive style and the memorable punchline “Sakht Launda” further solidified his popularity. He expanded his work beyond stand-up, co-hosting “On Air with AIB” and creating successful shows like “Trading Station,” “A Promising Game,” “Haq Se Single,” and “Chacha Vidhayak Hain Hamare.” Zakir also took on mentoring roles, such as in “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge,” and judging roles, notably in “Comicstaan Season 2.”

Favourite Things

• Actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
• Filmmaker: Anurag Kashyap
• Poets: Mirza Ghalib, John Elia
• Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
• Film: Chhoti Si Baat (1976)

Facts/Trivia

Zakir’s hobbies include playing the sitar, singing, and composing songs. His first comedy show was with Neeti Palta. He owns a pet dog named Champ. His family has a rich musical history spanning over 300 years. He credits his father for his success. Interestingly, he and fellow AIB comedian Abish Mathew were once radio jockeys at different stations. His family initially disapproved of his career choice, leading him to support himself independently. While in Jaipur, he worked various odd jobs. His landlord generously forgave his rent when he left Jaipur.

He has openly discussed childhood bullying experiences, which he attributes to shaping his resilience and sense of humor. He considers himself to have been a lazy person. He has openly criticized certain styles of comedy, stating a preference for more mature and versatile forms.

He envisioned creating a unique farming course for teenagers focused on personality development, highlighting his diverse interests beyond the comedic stage.

Zakir Khan’s Career Milestones