Zakir Khan - A Comedian, Actor with a Musical Background

Zakir Khan born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to a Rajasthani Muslim family of classical musicians

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Became a well-known face in India's stand-up comedy scene in 2012 after winning the title of "India's Best Stand Up"

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Known for his punchline "Sakht Launda"

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Has a podcast series called "Ummeed" on Gaana

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Has released three standup specials on Amazon Prime Video: "Haq Se Single," "Kaksha Gyarvi," and "Tathastu"

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He Co-hosted and wrote for "On Air with AIB," a news comedy show

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He has a diploma in Sitar and has written several poems and presented them at events like Rekhta.

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Zakir Khan born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to a Rajasthani Muslim family of classical musicians

Early life

Became a well-known face in India's stand-up comedy scene in 2012 after winning the title of "India's Best Stand Up"

India's Best Stand Up

Known for his punchline "Sakht Launda"

India's Best Stand Up

Has a podcast series called "Ummeed" on Gaana

Ummeed

Has released three standup specials on Amazon Prime Video: "Haq Se Single," "Kaksha Gyarvi," and "Tathastu"

Amazon Prime Video

He Co-hosted and wrote for "On Air with AIB," a news comedy show

AIB

He has a diploma in Sitar and has written several poems and presented them at events like Rekhta.

Sitar