Zakir Khan Created History: Hindi Comedy Echoes in New York

India's famous stand-up comedian Zakir Khan (Zakir khan news) has done a feat that every Indian can be proud of. Zakir Khan created history by performing comedy entirely in Hindi (Zakir khan hindy comedy show) at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York, USA (Zakir khan show in Madison Square Garden). He has become the first Indian comedian to do so.

Thousands of spectators gave a standing ovation

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More than 6,000 spectators were present in this show held on 17 August 2025. When Zakir Khan presented his standup show (Zakir Khan famous show) entirely in Hindi, the audience's applause and laughter filled the entire atmosphere. At the end of the show, Zakir was given a standing ovation. This moment was a proud moment not only for Zakir but for every Indian.

Hasan Minhaj said- 'I have never seen anything like this before'

Famous American comedian and writer Hasan Minhaj (Zakir Khan Hasan Minhaj) was also present on this historic occasion. He shared photos and videos with Zakir on Instagram and wrote – “Last night I saw my brother Zakir Khan become the first comedian in history to headline 'The Garden' completely in Hindi (Zakir Khan Instagram). He combines story and poetry in a way that is taking comedy to a new level. I have never seen anything like this before." Hasan also jokingly wrote that he feels that his parents have now started liking Zakir more than him.

Posters of Zakir Khan at Times Square

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Zakir's popularity in a city like New York can be gauged from the fact that posters of his show were put up on huge billboards in Times Square. It was a very emotional and proud moment for the people of Indian origin present there when they saw their language and their artist at such a height.

Celebs and fans wished him well

From India to America, Zakir Khan is receiving congratulations for his achievement. Many celebrities from Bollywood and the entertainment world have praised him by writing posts on social media. Fans are also constantly sharing videos of this historic show. This show of Zakir Khan is not only an achievement for his career, but is also a big victory for the Hindi language. Doing comedy in Hindi on foreign soil, among thousands of non-Hindi-speaking audiences, and getting appreciation for it proves that if the content is strong, language is not a barrier.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan is a famous Indian stand-up comedian, writer, poet, and actor, who gained popularity with the tagline "Sakht Launda".

Q2. How old is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan was born on 20 August 1987 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. (His age is 37 years as of 2025).

Q3. What is Zakir Khan's net worth?
According to reports, Zakir Khan's estimated net worth is around Rs 20–25 crore.

Q4. Who is Zakir Khan's wife?
Till now (2025), Zakir Khan is not married. He does not have a wife.

Q5. Does Zakir Khan have a girlfriend?
Zakir Khan is very private about his personal life. There is no official information about his relationship.

Q6. What are the TV shows of Zakir Khan?

• On Air With AIB (2015)

• Comicstaan (Judge)

• Our uncle is a scholar (Amazon Prime Video)

• Farzi Mushaira (Amazon miniTV)

Q7. Which are Zakir Khan's movies?
Zakir is more active in web series and special shows than films.

• Comedy Central India's Best Stand Up

• Haq Se Single (Stand-up Special)

• Kaksha Gyarvi (Stand-up Special)

• Tathastu (Stand-up Special)

Q8. What are the books of Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan has not published any novel/book till now, but his poems and Shayari are very popular.

Q9. What is Zakir Khan's new show?
In 2024–25, the new seasons of Zakir Khan's show "Tathastu" and "Farzi Mushaira" got a tremendous response.

Q10. What made Zakir Khan most popular?
His "Sakht Launda" dialogue and his stand-up special "Haq Se Single" made him a favorite among the youth.

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