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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hasan Minhaj Celebrates Zakir Khan's ‘Historic' Show At NYC's Madison Square Garden
Zakir Khan became the first comedian to perform a Hindi language show at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. Hasan Minhaj called it a 'historic' night for comedy. Indian comedian Zakir Khan has made history by becoming the first comic to headline a Hindi show at New York's Madison Square Garden. He performed to a sold-out crowd of 6,000 on August 17, 2025. Indian-origin American comedian Hasan Minhaj attended Zakir Khan's performance and praised him on Instagram. Minhaj described the event as a historic night for global comedy and lauded Zakir Khan for the feat. He commended Zakir Khan's unique blend of storytelling and poetry, stating it elevates the comedy genre to new heights. He also humorously added that his parents might love Zakir Khan more than him. Zakir Khan received a standing ovation as he performed at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. Hasan, who was also present during the show, shared some lovely pictures with Zakir. Celebrating the historic milestone, he wrote, '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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) He further 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)." Bollywood celebrities such as Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Zareen Khan, Badshah and others also celebrated his win, congratulating Zakir Khan for the sold-out Madison Square Garden. 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." 'Stadium time," wrote rapper Badshah, while Armaan Malik commented, 'Insanity." 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. Loading comments...
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hasan Minhaj cheers for Zakir Khan as he becomes 1st comedian to perform Hindi show at Madison Square Garden
Indian comedian Zakir Khan etched his name in history by becoming the first comedian to perform a Hindi comedy show at the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York, with American comedian Hasan Minhaj in attendance to show his support. Zakir Khan performed to a sold-out crowd of 6,000 as part of his ongoing North American tour. Hasan Minhaj cheers for Zakir Hasan took to Instagram on Tuesday to give a shoutout to Zakir after his historic show at Madison Square Garden. He shared photos of the event, including moments from on-stage interactions, a heartfelt hug, and even his parents cheering for Zakir. '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 wrote. Hasan 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).' For Zakir, the moment was equally special and emotional. During his set, Zakir shared a touching moment with his parents via video call, pausing to show them the cheering crowd at Madison Square Garden. "Papa, yeh aapse kuch kehna chahte hain (Papa, he wants to tell you something)," he said, prompting warm applause and laughter from the audience. His parents were seen waving their hands and greeting the crowd with folded hands. He later shared his feelings with fans on Instagram, calling it a 'big day' and describing the moment as 'overwhelming'. Thanking his team and friends, he said the night was a 'special milestone' in his journey. More about the show The 37-year-old from Indore performed to a sold-out crowd of 6,000 as part of his ongoing North American tour. The show also featured comedian Tanmay Bhat. Zakir shot to fame after winning Comedy Central India's Best Stand-Up title in 2012. He is known for specials such as Haq Se Single, Tathastu, and Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
