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Zakir Khan announced a health break last week

'I’ve damaged my body myself’: Zakir Khan shares 'genetic illnesses in my family' as the reason behind long break from comedy; expert on modifying lifestyle early

January 29, 2026 2:57 pm

After announcing a multi-year break to focus on his health, comedian Zakir Khan has sparked conversations about burnout, chronic sleep deprivation, and the hidden physical toll of nonstop work. A doctor explains why the body eventually forces a pause.

Zakir Khan says taking a break from comedy as there are certain genetic illnesses in family: 'I have damaged my body myself'

January 27, 2026 6:45 pm

Zakir Khan said he wants to continue performing stand-up comedy even at the age of 80, and for that, he believes it is essential to take care of his health now.

Peters will start the tour in Delhi on March 15, with Pune as his second stop in India. On March 18, the standup will be at Amanora Mall in Hadapsar. The three-hour event will begin at 7 pm. Tickets are priced upward of Rs 2,000. (Asset Image)

Standup comedian Russell Peters in Pune on March 18. Here's all about where he will perform and how much tickets will co

December 22, 2025 5:12 pm

Besides Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata are also set to host Russell Peters as part of his Relax World Tour.

Comedian recalls child marriage gone wrong, says he was in first grade: 'Cancelled when I was 12'

September 18, 2025 12:47 pm

Comedian Onkar Gupta, whose bit about his parents' child marriage went viral a few months ago, said that he was also supposedly married to a girl when he was in the first grade.

Zakir Khan at Madison Square Garden: The next global comedy superstar may be an Indian

August 21, 2025 7:40 pm

With stand-up specials and clips being accessible to millions through YouTube and Netflix, and comedians making pit stops on each other’s podcasts, comedy has truly gone global in the last decade. With AI and translation tools, the language barrier has also largely ceased to exist

Zakir Khan performed a sold-out show at NYC's Madison Square Garden in front of an audience of 6,000, which included Indian-origin American comedian Hasan Minhaj as well.

Zakir Khan scripts history with first-ever Hindi comedy show at Madison Square Garden; Hasan Minhaj says, 'My parents love him more than me now'. Watch

August 19, 2025 4:40 pm

Zakir Khan has scripted history by becoming the first comedian to perform a show in Hindi at New York City's famous indoor arena, Madison Square Garden.

What has led to the growth of improv across India in recent years?

‘It's about being an absolute goofball’: How improv theatre is transforming India's creative culture, promoting fearless expression and boosting confidence off-stage

July 28, 2025 6:25 pm

Unscripted comedy is changing lives, especially in metro cities, offering Indians a new way to connect, heal, and express without fear.

In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, comedian Aiyyo Shraddha opens up about her first stand-up special, So Mini Things, the experience performing it, her transition from an RJ to a comic, her process, politics and more.

'My content is deeply rooted in my Indian middle-class upbringing,' says 'Aiyyo' Shraddha

July 25, 2025 11:07 pm

In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, comedian Aiyyo Shraddha opens up about her first stand-up special, So Mini Things, the experience performing it, her transition from an RJ to a comic, her process, politics and more.

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Papa CJ on roasts, becoming a leadership coach, and comedy scene in India : 'If there is anyone to be blamed for vulgarity, it is the audience'

July 23, 2025 9:30 am

"We’ve all had jokes that have fallen flat, but if my best joke falls flat, I remind the audience that I’ve been doing this for over 20 years; so if they aren’t laughing, it’s they who have failed!" said Papa CJ.

Samay Raina takes potshots at India's Got Latent row, accepts he is 'bad at editing stuff out,' answers if his show will return. Watch

May 23, 2025 4:06 pm

Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent, based on a similar show Kill Tony, faced a ton of backlash and ended up being cancelled and removed from the platform after Ranveer Allahabadia made a tasteless comment on it.