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Zakir Khan makes history as first Indian to perform Hindi comedy at Madison Square
The sold-out show was attended by 6,000 fans.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Tue, 19, Aug 2025
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Zakir Khan at the Madison Square Garden / Instagram/@Zeeshan Khan
Indian stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has scripted history with his performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). Khan became the first Indian stand-up comedian to headline a Hindi-language show at MSG on Aug. 17.
Khan is an Indian stand-up comedian, poet, and actor known for his relatable humor and storytelling that blends everyday life with emotional depth. His popular shows like Haq Se Single and Kaksha Gyarvi have made him a beloved figure in Indian comedy.
The Indore-born star performed for 6,000 fans at his sold-out show.
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After the performance, Khan basked in the success of the performance and beamed on his Instagram story, "@thegarden Kha liya hai", describing how he has conquered The Madison Square Garden.
Indian American comedians Hasan Minhaj and Indian YouTuber and comedian Tanmay Bhatt were also present at the MSG, in support of Khan.
Khan's performance was a part of his ongoing North America tour. Ahead of the show, posters of the show lit up the Times Square. Also, in preparation of the historic show, Khan appeared on numerous US media outlets, including Fox 5 and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He also met Indian chef Vikas Khanna, owner of the popular New York restaurant 'Bungalow', before the show. Khanna noted on Instagram that he will be celebrating Khan's historic performance by "serving sesame & caramel barfi to honor his (Khan's) parents."
Khan promoted his show at the Times Square and at many popular television shows / Instagram/@Zakir KhanKhan had previously expressed joy and excitement over his MSG performance during the Fox 5 interview and said, "Madison Square Garden was never part of the plan—it felt like a place for big movie stars, not for boys from Indore. But sometimes life goes beyond your dreams."
Khan has previously chalked history by becoming the first Asian comedian to perform solo at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2023. He has also created waves of joy among his fans with performances at other major venues like the Sydney Opera House.
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