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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zakir Khan's net worth: All you need to know about India's first Hindi stand-up comedian to perform at Madison Square Garden
Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan made history on Monday as he became the first Indian to headline a Hindi comedy show at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). The milestone performance is part of his ongoing North America tour and has made Indian fans extremely proud. From Indore to the global stage Hailing from Indore, Zakir performed in front of a 6,000-strong audience at MSG. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, he wrote, '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.' Before the show, Zakir's posters appeared on Times Square billboards, highlighting the significance of the event and celebrating his place in the global comedy circuit. Zakir Khan's net worth Zakir Khan's net worth is reportedly Rs 26.6 crore, according to Sovrenn. Though born in Indore, his family hails from Rajasthan. His grandfather, Ustad Moinuddin Khan, was a sarangi maestro, and his father works as a music teacher. Rise to comedy fame Zakir first gained fame in 2012 after winning Comedy Central's 'India's Best Stand-Up' contest. He is well-known for full-length TV specials like 'Tathastu', 'Kaksha Gyarvi', and 'Haq Se Single'. He also wrote and starred in the web series 'Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare', showcasing his talent as a writer and actor. MSG performance beyond dreams Admitting that performing at MSG was beyond his imagination, Zakir told Fox 5 New York, 'It felt like a place for big movie stars, not for boys from Indore.' His journey from a small town to the global stage reflects his hard work and unique style of comedy. Bollywood celebrates Zakir's historic moment Several Bollywood celebrities congratulated Zakir for his sold-out MSG show. Arjun Kapoor shared a video of Zakir receiving a standing ovation on Instagram Stories, writing, 'Fantastic Zakir bhai Madison square garden sold out!!! Making all of us proud.' Actress Tabu added clapping emojis on the post, Vir Das wrote, 'congratulations brother!', and Zareen Khan commented, 'Kya baath hai !' Rapper Badshah wrote, 'Stadium time,' while singer Armaan Malik called it 'Insanity.' DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from a public source and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We strive for accuracy and may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. Your feedback is always welcome on toientertainment@
Mint
a day 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.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Arjun Kapoor, Tabu Rejoice As Zakir Khan Makes History At Madison Square Garden: 'Making Us Proud'
As Zakir Khan became the first comedian to perform a Hindi language show at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, Arjun Kapoor, Tabu and others congratulated him! Zakir Khan, one of India's most beloved comedians, has achieved a milestone that cements his place in the global comedy circuit. In a historic moment for Indian comedy, Zakir Khan became the first comedian to perform a Hindi language show at the iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. The landmark performance is part of his ongoing North America tour. Bollywood celebrities such as Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Zareen Khan, Badshah and others celebrated his win, congratulating him for the sold-out Madison Square Garden. Arjun Kapoor lauded Zakir, and said that he is making us all proud. Arjun Kapoor took to his Instagram stories, and shared a video of Zakir Khan getting a standing ovation at the end of his stand-up performance at the Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. Praising him, the actor wrote, 'Fantastic Zakir bhai Madison square garden sold out!!! Making all of us proud." Meanwhile, Tabu commented on the post, and dropped clapping emojis, celebrating Zakir Khan's historic feat. Vir Das wrote, 'congratulations brother!" while Zareen Khan commented, 'Kya baath hai !" 'Stadium time," wrote rapper Badshah, while Armaan Malik commented, 'Insanity." Check out the video below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeeshan Khan (@zeeshan_malang) In a conversation with Fox 5 New York, Zakir Khan opened up about performing in Hindi at such a prestigious venue. 'Madison Square Garden was never part of the plan-it felt like a place for big movie stars, not for boys from Indore. But sometimes life goes beyond your dreams," he said. Zakir shared that his show wasn't about the 'achievement' alone, but about staying true to his journey, and showing that even the quietest voice can resonate on the world's biggest stages. Zakir Khan is known for his full-length comedy specials like Tathastu, Kaksha Gyarvi, and Haq Se Single. Expanding his creative horizons, he also ventured into acting and writing, creating the popular web series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Salman Khan Warned Indira Krishnan Before She Slapped Him During Tere Naam Shoot
New Delhi: Seasoned actor Indira Krishnan, who will be next seen in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana, recalled an anecdote from Salman Khan's Tere Naam where she played the elder sister to the character played by Bhumika Chawla. During a slapping scene in the film, Salman played a prank on her and warned her not to slap him, else her career would be "finished". What's Happening Indira didn't realize it was a prank and started crying. Not only Salman Khan, but his bodyguard also joined him during the mischief. During a recent conversation, Indira recalled Salman Khan's exact words, "Aap thappad maarogi toh phir kuch bhi hosakta hai. Aap dekhlo iska phir kya honewala hai (If you slap me, then anything can happen. You see what is going to happen to her next)," Recalling what Salman's bodyguard told her, she said, "Ma'am aapne kya kardiya? Press waale aagaye. Aap van mai jaake baith jaao (Ma'am, what have you done? The press people have come. You go and sit in the van)." Though Indira had an inkling that they were playing a prank on her, but their "superlative" performances made her believe that it was the truth. "When I looked outside, I could see media people there. Although it was common for reporters to come to film sets back then, it did not strike me at that time. They even said, 'Ma'am, you will be banned from the industry. Kya kardiya aapne, thappad maar diya Bhai ko?!' I started crying. Although they eventually revealed that it was a prank, they went on with it for about one hour," she recalled with a smile. Indira's Career Indira Krishnan was recently seen in Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. She acted in films like Holiday, Tathastu, Team: The Force, Aaj Ka Ravan. In A Nutshell
Economic Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
BTS or 'Behind The Scenes' staff? Zakir Khan spent 45 minutes with K-pop band members without knowing them
Synopsis Comedian Zakir Khan recently shared a humorous incident from his trip to South Korea, where he unknowingly spent around 35 minutes in the same room as global K-pop group BTS. During an interview with The Lallantop, Zakir revealed that he mistook the band members for event staff and even asked them who they were. Only later did he realise their global fame, leaving those he told in complete disbelief. Zakir Khan Mistook BTS for Event Crew During Korea Visit Popular Indian stand-up comedian Zakir Khan recently shared a surprising and humorous incident from his trip to South Korea, where he unknowingly spent over half an hour in the same room as global K-pop sensation BTS—without realising who they were. In an interview with The Lallantop, Zakir candidly recounted how he failed to identify the world-famous boy band and mistook them for event the interview, Zakir said he had travelled to Korea to interview a major celebrity. The BTS members were also scheduled to meet the same person. Due to a late arrival, Zakir was grouped with them in the final batch. At the time, he noticed a group of young men but did not give it much thought. Out of curiosity, he casually asked one of them who they were and where they were from. The response—"BTS"—didn't immediately strike a chord with him. Assuming they were part of the Korean event's management or behind-the-scenes crew, Zakir carried on without realising their global was only later, when he recounted the encounter to others, that the gravity of the situation dawned on him. The comedian revealed that people were stunned to hear he had unknowingly spent around 45 minutes with BTS. Some even jokingly said they would have fainted in his made up of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has become one of the most influential pop groups worldwide since their debut in 2013. With record-breaking albums and a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY, the South Korean group has maintained its relevance even during their hiatus for mandatory military that all members have completed their enlistment, each one has ventured into solo projects. Jin and J-Hope have headlined shows in Tokyo and Berlin, while others like V, Jungkook, RM, and Jimin continue to engage with fans through livestreams and social media for his unique brand of observational comedy, Zakir Khan has carved a niche for himself in India's stand-up scene. With multiple specials such as Tathastu, Mann Pasand, and most recently Delulu Express (2025, Amazon Prime), Zakir has also performed on international stages, including the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
