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a day ago
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- NDTV
Zakir Khan's First Post After Headlining A Hindi Show At Madison Square Garden: "More Than 15,000 People Came"
New Delhi: It was indeed an iconic moment for all Indians as popular comedian Zakir Khan etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to headline a show in Hindi at New York's renowned Madison Square Garden. The Indore-born comic has now taken to social media to share an Instagram carousel from the epic show where "more than 15,000 people" turned up. What's Happening Zakir Khan took to Instagram to share a carousel of pictures from the iconic gig that took place on Sunday, where he performed in Hindi at New York's renowned Madison Square Garden. Zakir Khan captioned the post, "We created history!!!!!!! More than 15,000 people came out to see a Hindi-speaking boy from Indore at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. @thegarden. Truly a historical night." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zakir Khan (@zakirkhan_208) He added, "Thank you, brother @hasanminhaj, for calling me on stage. Every word you spoke filled my heart with love and pride. And to the god of the internet @tanmaybhat - your support in my life is beyond what I can ever repay. Love you, brother." There were also some BTS pictures, one featuring comedian Tanmay Bhat and Indian-origin American comedian Hasan Minhaj. Some snaps were of Zakir Khan performing on stage and addressing the massive crowd. Hasan Minhaj's Shout-Out For Zakir Khan The comedian Hasan Minhaj expressed his joy and pride as he gave a shout-out to Zakir Khan on Instagram. "A historic night for comedy around the world! Last night I got to see my brother @zakirkhan_208 aka Zakir Bhai become the first comedian in history to headline @thegarden entirely in Hindi," Hasan Minhaj wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) He added, "He combines storytelling and poetry in ways that are elevating the genre of comedy to places I've never seen before. I also think my parents love him more than me (I'm okay with that)," he concluded. Zakir Khan was met with a thunderous applause and a standing ovation from the audience at Madison Square Garden. In A Nutshell Zakir Khan took to Instagram to share some stellar moments from his iconic show at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. From Tanmay Bhat and Hasan Minhaj's BTS moments to a room full of audience, it was truly historic.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Hasan Minhaj Fanboys Over Zakir Khan, First Indian To Headline A Hindi Show At Madison Square Garden: "A Historic Night"
Popular Indian comedian Zakir Khan has registered his name in the history books by becoming the first comic to headline a show in Hindi at New York's renowned Madison Square Garden. The Indore-born comic performed a sold-out show in front of a 6,000-strong audience on August 17, 2025. Indian-origin American comedian Hasan Minhaj, who also attended Zakir Khan's gig on Sunday, gave the Indian comic a shout-out in an Instagram post on Monday. "A historic night for comedy around the world! Last night I got to see my brother @zakirkhan_208 aka Zakir Bhai become the first comedian in history to headline @thegarden entirely in Hindi," Hasan Minhaj wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) In his post, the comedian heaped praises on Zakir Khan's style of humour. "He combines storytelling and poetry in ways that are elevating the genre of comedy to places I've never seen before," he said, quipping, "I also think my parents love him more than me (I'm okay with that)". Zakir Khan, who received a standing ovation from the audience at the Madison Square Garden, has been sharing clips from his show on his Instagram Stories. A day before his highly-anticipated show, the comedian put up a post on Instagram starting the countdown to D-Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zakir Khan (@zakirkhan_208) He posed with his team in front of a large billboard of his gig "Zakir Khan Live In NYC" with the caption, "24 hours to go!! @thegarden. #historical". Earlier on the North American leg of his tour, Zakir Khan joined celebrity chef Vikas Khanna for a fun cooking session. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) Zakir Khan is not only a comic known for specials such as Haq Se Single Hai, Kaksha Gyarvi and Tathastu, but also an actor who has fronted the Prime Video series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Watch: Zakir Khan makes history with Hindi comedy show at Madison Square Garden, earns standing ovation
Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to headline a Hindi comedy show at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Indore-born comedian, loved for his 'sakht launda' persona and heartfelt storytelling, performed to a packed audience of 6,000, receiving a thunderous standing ovation. On Instagram, Zakir shared his excitement, calling it a 'big day' and admitting he was overwhelmed by the love. 'To entertain 6,000 people in Hindi at Madison Square Garden—it's a feeling I can't describe. This will always remain a special milestone,' he wrote, thanking his friends and team for their support. The show was part of Zakir's ongoing North America tour, where he was joined on stage by comedian Tanmay Bhat. His signature mix of observational humour, emotional depth and poetic shayari kept the crowd hooked. In the run-up to the performance, his poster lit up Times Square billboards, while he also made appearances on US media platforms to highlight the significance of performing in Hindi at such a prestigious venue. He even teamed up with chef Vikas Khanna for a lighthearted cooking session in New York. Speaking to Fox 5 New York, Zakir confessed that performing at Madison Square Garden wasn't something he had ever dreamt of. 'It felt like a place for big movie stars, not for boys from Indore. But sometimes life goes beyond your dreams,' he said. Zakir, 37, first shot to fame in 2012 after winning Comedy Central's India's Best Stand-Up. Since then, he has built a loyal fan base with specials such as Haq Se Single, Tathastu and Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare. Over the years, he has taken Indian stand-up to global stages, including becoming the first Asian comic to perform solo at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2013, as well as shows at the Sydney Opera House.
