Zakir Khan Takes a Break from Comedy: Comedian Reveals Real Reason

When Zakir Khan, who has carved a niche for himself in the world of stand-up comedy, suddenly announced his decision to take a break from comedy, his fans were shocked. Zakir has a large following not only in India but worldwide. Therefore, his decision at the peak of his career came as a surprise to everyone. Initially, Zakir simply stated that he wanted to focus on his health, but now he has clarified the real reason for his break.

In a recent interview with Gulf News, Zakir Khan openly revealed that he made this decision not because of fatigue or boredom, but because of serious health concerns. Zakir explained that his family has certain genetic diseases that tend to emerge after a certain age. This fear forced him to reconsider his lifestyle and work methods.

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'I have harmed my body' (Zakir Khan Health)

During the interview, Zakir candidly admitted that he had neglected his body for a long time. He said that he would often go out to meet thousands of people with just two hours of sleep. As soon as he arrived in a city, he would be busy with shows, meetings, and fan interactions. According to Zakir, this constant practice has damaged his body, and the effects are now clearly visible.

The first generation of the family, which has more responsibility (Zakir Khan News)

Zakir Khan also said that he is the first generation in his family to achieve such great success. That's why he wants to make things better for future generations. He admitted that this thought motivated him to prioritize work over everything else for nearly a decade. However, he now realizes that his decision is taking a toll on his life.

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The effect of running at 'full speed' for ten years (Why Zakir Khan took a break from comedy)

Zakir said that when someone steps on the accelerator for ten years, it definitely takes a toll on the body. Initially, he thought he could balance work and health, but during his US tour last year, he realized that wasn't possible. That's when he made the firm decision to take a break from comedy.

Clarification on viral talk of break by 2030

Recently, a video of Zakir went viral on social media, in which he talked about staying away from stand-up comedy until 2030. Clarifying this, Zakir said that the statement was specifically directed at Hyderabad. He meant that it might take time in that city to take a break and then return, and not that he would completely give up comedy for that long.

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I want to do comedy until I'm 80.

Zakir Khan stated clearly that he loves his work and wants to continue performing stand-up comedy until he's 80. Staying healthy is crucial for this. He said that his current focus is on keeping fit so he can keep his audiences laughing for a long time.

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FAQs

Q1. Why has Zakir Khan taken a break from comedy?

Zakir Khan has taken a break from comedy to prioritize his health. He explained that some genetic diseases run in his family, which requires him to take more care of himself now.

Q2. Is Zakir Khan suffering from any illness?

Zakir Khan said that there are genetic diseases in his family and due to continuous work he has harmed his body, hence this decision was taken.

Q3. Where did Zakir Khan reveal the real reason for the break?

Zakir Khan made this revelation in an interview given to 'Gulf News'.

Q4. Has Zakir Khan quit comedy forever?

No, Zakir Khan has clarified that this isn't a permanent break. He will return to comedy in the future.

Q5. Will Zakir Khan not be doing stand-up by 2030?

No, the 2030 statement was specifically made in reference to the city of Hyderabad. His break won't be that long.