5 Indian Comedians That You Need To Check Out, Like ASAP

While Bollywood is failing to produce decent comedies in recent times, the comedy scene in India has never been better. It seems like suddenly a plethora of talented, unique and super-funny comedians have popped up and have started to make everyone their laugh. But the fact is that their ascent has been not overnight and these comics have little by little gained their audience and become one of the most reliable sources of entertainment available.

On that note, here are the ones that should be on your to-do list:

#1 Zakir Khan

One of the best comedians at the moment, Zakir Khan rose to popularity by winning Comedy Central's India's Best Stand Up Comedian competition. He has also been part of AIB's On Air with AIB.

#2 Sorabh Pant

The 'it' comedian of India at the moment, Sorabh Pant is widely known for its social commentary and hilarious inneundos. He has performed in over 7 countries and is actively present on social media.

#3 Rohan Joshi 

One of the major AIB players, what sets Rohan Joshi apart is his astute observational humour. Maybe that is why he has carved out a niche for himself.

#4 Neeti Palta

Neeti Palta is one the most popular comics of the country. She is known for her sharp wit and especially her take on feminism is much loved by audiences.

#5 Papa CJ

Former winner of 'Asia's Best Stand-up Comedian', Papa CJ is one of the heavyweights of comedy in India. He is also known for his appearance on American TV Show-Last Comic Standing.

Which comedians do you follow?

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