Comedian Zakir Khan has been the talk of the town ever since he made history with his show at Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York. He became the first Indian comedian to headline a Hindi stand-up show at MSG, delivering a sold-out performance to a crowd of about 6,000. Now, Zakir got to end his New York trip at a special note as he got to catch up over a lunch with 'the queen' and our desi girl Priyanka Chopra. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra recently expressed her gratitude after meeting Zakir Khan. Priyanka took to her Instagram story to post a selfie with Zakir and wrote, "Thank you for your kindness, humour and creativity. So happy to know you". Zakir also shared a photo with Priyanka on his Instagram story and wrote, "Last lunch with the queen herself." For this meet up, Priyanka was seen dressed in a black top, pants, and leather jacket which the paired with a grey cap. See photos of Priyanka Chopra and comedian Zakir Khan: Zakir Khan is experiencing a breakthrough moment on his U.S. tour, following his grand performance at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). The show turned even more special with a surprise appearance by Hasan Minhaj, who joined Zakir on stage and described it as “a historic night for comedy around the world.” The evening was an emotional one for Zakir, who made a heartfelt video call to his parents during the show to share the milestone moment. Photos and videos from the event quickly went viral on social media. The MSG performance is part of Zakir Khan’s ongoing North American tour, which includes several U.S. and Canadian stops, with shows scheduled at major venues such as Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. In other news, Zakir Khan announced a partial break from touring this September to prioritize his health. In an Instagram story, he revealed that he had been unwell for over a year but had continued performing despite it. He added that he would not be adding new shows and that future tours would be scaled down and more limited in scope. This meeting of Priyanka and Zakir Khan happened in the U.S. after she returned from her short trip to India. Priyanka Chopra was recently in Mumbai for the inauguration of the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito exhibition at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), where she was seen with Nita and Isha Ambani. She also got to meet and greet Indian actors like such as Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia, Triptii Dimri and Mrunal Thakur among others. Priyanka Chopra is a part of an upcoming film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka, and Prithiviraj. The film, often referred to as SSMB29, and the first official glimpse of the film was shared on Mahesh Babu’s birthday, with Rajamouli calling it a '#Globetrotter' and promised a 'first reveal' in November 2025.
