Here Are 7 Delhi Comedians You Should Know About

Delhi is a funny city. People drink and drive and call it 'Car-o-Bar,' go grocery shopping like they’re dressed for a wedding and burn incense sticks with masks on. So a city this odd is liable to be home to some funny people, with many even making a career out of this humourous lifestyle. To celebrate the funny side of the city we love and the people we adore, we've created a list of seven Delhi comedians you should definitely know about.

1. Pratyush Chaubey

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Former TCS employee and Bihari at heart, comedian Pratyush Chaubey has been committed to the art of stand-up comedy for the past five years and least to say, he’s extremely good at it. The man carries his heart on his sleeve, tells real life stories that are both relatable and hilarious. He recently released a new stand up video on his eponymous YouTube page that you should definitely check out.

2. Amandeep
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Telling jokes with a straight face is an art that does not come easily to everyone, but with his ingenious writing and outre observations, Amandeep makes it look like a cake walk. The subject of his jokes ranges from everyday life to dark matters like necrophilia and everything in between. You can catch him live at comedy clubs throughout the city and check out his YouTube videos for more funny stuff.

3. Shivam Lakhanpal

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Shivam Lakhanpal is an English-Hindi comedian from the city who likes to put a funny twist to everyday things that an average eye would often ignore. Shivam reads between the lines and is often able to point out anomalies in regular, day-to-day activities that we take for granted. He also likes to play with words and bends them into funny bits. 

4. Swati Sachdeva

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People who think women are not as funny as men should watch Swati Sachdeva live and try keeping up with her hilarious quips. Swati does not mince her words when on stage and her comic timing is simply remarkable. While women naturally relate to her humour, she has a large fan following in general too.

5. Siddharth SudhakarWhats Hot Delhi

Pilot turned comedian Siddharth Sudhakar knows both how to land planes and punches. So, if you’re ever high at his shows, make no mistakes, he will catch you with ease. A master storyteller, Siddharth’s rhythm on stage is always impeccable, but lately he’s been disappointed about his Youtube video not doing well.

6. Devesh Dixit

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Comedy fans call Devesh Dixit the next big thing in Delhi’s burgeoning stand-up scene and if you’ve ever seen him live, you would know why. Devesh is an extremely calm and composed performer who easily commands a control on his audience. Watch his videos online and you would know that hecklers don't have it easy at his shows, but listen to his stories of everyday struggles and you shall be blessed with the gift of uncontrollable laughter.

7. Anubhav Singh BassiWhats Hot Delhi

College life always gives us telling tales that can be recounted at every congregation thereafter, but nobody can tell these tales with such risible articulation and craziness like law grad Anubhav Singh Bassi. His stories are not just amusing, but also carry a pinch of nostalgia, animation, and craziness that we all associate with college.

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