Zakir Khan Age, Wiki and Bio

Zakir Khan

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up Comedian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/08/1987
Age37 years
BirthplaceIndore

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Musician
  • Stand-up Comedian
  • Writer
  • Poet
  • YouTuber

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore
CollegeB.Com (Drop-out)
DiplomaDiploma in Sitar

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Playing the Sitar
  • Singing
  • Composing Songs

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherIsmail Khan (Music Teacher at St. Raphael’s School, Indore)
MotherKulsum Khan (Homemaker)
Grand Parents
Grand FatherUstad Moinuddin Khan (Musician)
Grand MotherName Not Known
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Zeeshan Khan (Lead Singer at Malang-The Band)
  • Arbaz Khan (Student)
SisterNone

Career

Brief Career Overview
  • Started as a copywriter and main researcher at HT Media Ltd.
  • Won Comedy Central’s ‘India’s Best Stand Up Comedian' in 2012
  • Wrote and co-hosted ‘On Air with AIB,' a news comedy show in 2015
  • Co-hosted the 5th Annual Golden Kela Awards
  • Performed in various popular comedy shows

Favourites

ActorNawazuddin Siddiqui
FilmmakerAnurag Kashyap
Poet(s)
  • Mirza Ghalib
  • John Elia
BookThe Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
FilmChhoti Si Baat (1976)

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, amidst a family of musicians.
After leaving college, he pursued a Diploma in Sitar.
He relocated to Delhi with the aspiration of working as a radio producer.
His landlord provided support during a period of financial difficulty.
He initiated his comedy journey by participating in open mic events.
He gained popularity for his trademark punchline "Sakht Launda."
He has been featured in numerous comedy performances and programs.
His ultimate ambition is to develop a farming program tailored for teenagers.