Zakir Khan On His Madison Square Garden Debut: ‘Maine Kar Ke Dekh Liya'
Popular stand-up comedian Zakir Khan scripted history by becoming the first Indian to headline a full Hindi comedy show at the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City. Known for his 'sakht launda' persona and excellent storytelling, Zakir Khan performed to a full stadium consisting of 6,000 audience members and received a standing ovation.
Taking to social media, the comedian shared a video montage which featured him walking from the famed hall of the venue to the main stage and greeting the joyous crowd, performing in a packed stadium, which was met with loud applause and the audience chanting his name.
The video captured the comedian when he started walking through the halls of Madison Square Garden filled with frames of every legendary artist who have performed at the venue, to deliver one of the most memorable performances in his career. As he approached the stage, the video featured a voiceover that said, 'When Zakir tells stories, it leaves one with a light of hope. When there is darkness, believe in yourself, open your heart to let the light out…that's what makes him different from others."
Sharing the heartfelt video, Zakir wrote, 'Maine kar ke dekh liya. Ho jaata hai. Aajao." In his signature style he further 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," followed by a red heart emoji.
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The show at the heart of New York City was a part of Zakir's ongoing North America tour, where he was joined on stage by comedian Tanmay Bhat. Zakir's signature blend of humour, emotional depth, and poetic storytelling kept the audiences hooked. In the run-up to the show, Zakir's poster lit up Times Square billboards and even appeared on US media platforms to talk about the significance of performing in Hindi at such a prestigious venue.
Zakir Khan's Rise To Fame
The comedian first rose to fame after winning Comedy Central's India's Best Stand-Up in 2012 and since then has built a loyal fan base with specials like Haq Se Single, Tathastu and Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare. He was also the first Asian comic to perform solo at London's Royal Albert Hall as well as at the Sydney Opera House.
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