New Faces Of Comedy .

Now-a-days we are adapting a new culture in comedy. You must have heard about STAND UP COMEDY. Stand up comedy is comic style where a comedian performance in front of a live audience to make them laugh. This is a new way where we can not only laugh but pursue a career in stand up comedy as well.

But who are these comedians? What are their stories? How did they decide to pursue stand up comedy?
To find the answers of the above questions we will look at Top 5 stand-up comedians in India.

1) ZAKIR KHAN

ZAKIR KHAN is one the most well known comedians in India.. He has a diploma in Sitar and is a college dropout. His popularity rose because of a comedy competition organised by Comedy Central which he won with the title of“India's Best Stand up Comedian”.

He is famous for his punchline 'Sakht launda' , which means a guy who has a lot of self-control. Recently, he has gained a lot of popularity on YouTube and his stand up comedg on 'haq se single' with Amazon prime .

2)ABHISHEK UPMANYU
The next name gaining popularity for his awesome job as a comedian is ABHISHEK UPMANYU.

He is India's one of the finest stand up comedians. A Delhi boy, he started his career in 2013 with his punch line "say-it-like-it-is" . He recently came out with a show Thoda Saf Bolo. He is now living in Mumbai and pirsuing his growing career . He representsIndia in the stand-up comedy circuit as a fresh face. He is knownfor his shatabdi-fast delivery and absolutely nails his performance every time he comes on the stage.

3)AKASH MEHTA
The next name as a growing stand up comedian is AKASH MEHTA.

Aakash originally aspired to be a musician and has even completed an online course in song writing from the Berklee College of music. Aakash has completed his graduation in law along with a diploma course in audio engineering.He chose the path of satire and humour at the age of 18 while performing stand-up comedy for the first time at a college festival.He thinks that,

“Comedy is the right place to bring everything together, connect with people and ultimately get in touch with who you are as a person.” He is one of the most popular stand up comedians. He is doing great on social media. His jokes are filled with humour and based on story telling method. Canvas Laugh Club is the show where he performs and make people laugh.

4)ANKITA SHRIVASTAV
Are only boys doing stand up comedy? Let me tell you girls are also on fire . And, ANKITA SHRIVASTAV is one of them who makes the whole room laugh with her performance.

She is a Mumbai based actress and started her career performing stage plays. She is astand up comedian and story lover. Her performance in stand up comedy act called "Oye-Stand up! ". She is getting popular day by day.

5)PRASHASTI SINGH
The rising list of comedians also includes PRASHASTI SINGH.

She isdoing fabulous stand up comedy on social media . She is an actress too. She started her career fromComicstaan, an Indian stand up comedy competition on TV.Unfortunately, she didn't win the show but instead receivedthe love, affection and popularity. She has a huge fan following.Right now she is working with Canvas Laugh Club where her jokes make people laugh their heart out.