‘Laapataa Ladies' star Nitanshi Goel praises Zakir Khan as ‘Kamaal Insaan' after he video calls parents mid-show at Madison Square Garden
Zakir Khan
created a milestone as the first stand-up comedian to lead an entire Hindi comedy show at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. He posted a reel on Instagram celebrating this major accomplishment.
A recent video has also gone viral, showing a heartwarming moment when Zakir called his parents during the show to show them the large audience enjoying his performance live at the stadium.
Here's a closer look.
Zakir Khan's emotional video call to parents during the show
In the video, Zakir Khan made a video call to his parents, saying, 'Papa, someone wants to say something to you,' before showing the phone to the crowd.
The audience enthusiastically responded by greeting his parents with cheers and applause.
Actress
Nitanshi Goel
expresses admiration for Zakir's gesture
The adorable clip captured the hearts of not just Zakir Khan's fans but also actress Nitanshi Goel, known for 'Laagata Ladies.' She shared the video on her stories and commented, 'The stage was his, the lights were his, the cheers were his and yet, he paused… To call the two people who made it all possible.
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One call, one moment, and he reminded us that respect and love for parents will always outshine any spotlight. This is why we love him.
Not only just for his art, but for his heart. His success feels like a personal win. @zakirkhan_208 Kya kamaal insaan ho aap, yaar."
Zakir Khan shares his excitement and gratitude on Instagram
Posting the heartfelt video, Zakir wrote, 'Maine kar ke dekh liya. Ho jaata hai. Aajao." True to his unique style, he added, 'PS: We sold out The Garden Arena! And jammed New York's Times Square, all in one day.
I'm overwhelmed, still processing this dream. Baki photos kal dalunga," ending with a red heart emoji.
Zakir Khan's successful North America tour and media presence
Zakir's performance in the heart of New York City was part of his ongoing North America tour, featuring comedian Tanmay Bhat as a special guest on stage. His unique mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and poetic narration captivated the audience throughout. Ahead of the event, Zakir's poster was prominently displayed on Times Square billboards, and he appeared on various US media outlets to discuss the importance of presenting a Hindi show at such a prestigious location.
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