Laughter is serious business — and India’s comedy scene is hotter than ever in 2025! From open mics to OTT specials, these comedians are making audiences laugh, think, and share those reels like wildfire. 🌶️📱
Here’s a look at the top Indian stand-up comedians dominating the stage and screen right now — each with their own style, story, and savage punchlines.
1. Anubhav Singh Bassi – Still the OG of Relatable Rants 🧑🏫🔥
What’s New in 2025: Global tour + Bas Kar Bassi 2
His lazy, desi-boy energy is back — with new sets on weddings, adulting, and the trauma of group projects.
2. Abhishek Upmanyu – Speed, Sarcasm & Success 💨🧠
What’s New: Netflix Special “Log Kya Kahenge 2.0”
His lightning-fast delivery and awkward observations now come with sharper writing and cult-level fan love.
3. Aishwarya Mohanraj – Queen of Sass & Situationships 👑💔
What’s New: YouTube series “Ex Ki Shaadi Mein Gayi Thi”
Bringing female perspective, dating trauma, and wedding chaos — her crowd work is fire.
4. Zakir Khan – Still ‘Sakht Launda’, Still Iconic 💔🎭
What’s New: Solo tour “Dil Toota Par Mic Pakda”
Zakir blends poetry, pain, and punchlines like no one else — timeless crowd favorite.
5. Samay Raina – From Chess to Chest Pain (of Laughter) 🧠♟️😂
What’s New: OTT debut + stand-up collabs with Tanmay
The chess-streamer-turned-comic now juggles dark humor and nerdy sets. Geeky but gold.
6. Prashasti Singh – Witty, Wise, & Wonderfully Awkward 🧕😬
What’s New: Amazon Prime special on corporate life and Indian parents
She’s relatable, dry, and deadly accurate about Delhi aunties and office small talk.
7. Rohan Joshi – Comeback King of Crowd Work 🧠📢
What’s New: Raw, indie shows across cities
Post-AIB, Rohan’s newer material is more personal, more political, and more powerful.
8. Urooj Ashfaq – Sarcastic Genius of Gen Z 🎒👀
What’s New: Stand-up + hosting multiple digital shows
Sharp one-liners, confident stage presence, and Gen-Z energy — she’s flying high.
9. Rahul Dua – Charm, Chai & Cheeky Jokes ☕😏
What’s New: Hosting India’s Got Talent + national comedy tour
From cute-boy-next-door to sharp comic timing, Dua’s got mass appeal.
10. Harsh Gujral – North Indian Loud + Lovable Energy 📣🤣
What’s New: Sold-out arena shows in 2025
His stories on school, weddings, and “Bhai ki Shaadi” leave audiences in splits.
🎤 Why Indian Stand-Up Is Booming in 2025
- 📺 OTT exposure = bigger audience
- 🎙️ Relatable content across languages
- 📱 Viral reels create instant recognition
- 🏙️ Live shows in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities expanding reach
India’s comedy scene is more diverse, more daring, and more democratic than ever — and these comedians are leading the charge.