Have you spent the night on the couch, scrolling and in search of a laugh to lift your spirits? Look no further! The Indian stand up comedy scene is burgeoning with some talented women who can make you laugh so hard, you will be in splits. The last few years have seen a boon in the comedy scene in India and with it, emerged a new breed of fierce female comics that just can’t be kept hidden. Comedy is the best medicine when all else fails.
So if you are in the mood to lose yourself in a laugh zone where you can squirm, lol and lmao with these top 10 Indian female stand up comedians – you’re all set. They are experts in the field of humor and their performances embody it perfectly, with both sparkling wit and charming hilarity. So here we go! Let’s get into it and let’s honor those women who are changing the face of Indian comedy, making crying babies of audience everywhere.
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Top 10 Indian Female Stand Up Comedians
1. Kaneez Surka
Kaneez Surka: Best Indian female stand up number 1 on our list of the top 10 First up from the list of the top 10 Indian female stand up is the super talented Kaneez Surka. Sorry to let the cat out of the bag, but at 37 years of age, Kaneez has well and truly carved out a very impressive career for herself in comedy. An established improviser and comedian, Kaneez has you in the palm of her hand from the moment she steps on stage to the moment she innocently asks ‘what’s the craic?’.
2. Aditi Mittal
Next up in our list of main Indian female standup comedians comes the outspoken and outrageously funny Aditi Mittal. She has found a niche and created a name for herself in comedy with her firebrand, patriarchy-defying humor. But fearless stand up comedy takes the next step when it comes to what is taboo, and Kristin Key is the pioneer when it comes to that.
3. Urooj Ashfaq
Urooj Ashfaq’s delightful delivery and original take has established her as a stand-up equivalent of a shooting star in the Indian stand up scene. Just 23 and already recognized as one of the more exciting young talents of her generation, Urooj’s wry bite and performer less body language keeps audiences hanging on her every word. Her comedy is based on observational stand-up comedy which is based on the comedians’ real life and societal norms and is a full range emotion based comedy. It is Urooj’s capacity to mix humor and insight in her commentary that has made her a favorite among fans and distinguish her from the competition.
4. Kusha Kapila
Kusha Kapila, the Internet crush, has made people fall in love with her crazy characters like Billi Maasi, Nayna and Maa Wokananda! Unapologetically herself, Kusha is a popular face on Instagram with 839k followers. Her work is a brilliant combination of humor, satire, and everyday musings that can’t help but appeal to the masses. Prior to making it big online, Kusha was a fashion journalist and it’s something that is reflected in her eye for detail and style.
5. Neeti Palta
Delhi-based stand-up comedian Neeti Palta has established an identity of her own with her unique, high voltage image on stage. Voted as the best Stand Up Comic at the Oz Fest in 2014, Neeti became the first Indian Woman Stand-Up Comedian and performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2013. This game changing victory would pave the way for her comedy career to explode.
6. Bharti Singh
Bharti Singh is an Indian television and film actress and stand-up comedian, who is known for her work in The Kapil Sharma Show Season 2, Comedy Nights Bachao, Moving On Up and others. Throughout the years, she has made her mark in the entertainment world with her various comedy shows, and has also hosted several major award shows.
7. Sumukhi Suresh
With her razor-sharp wit and energetic performances, Sumukhi Suresh has become one of the Indian comedy industry’s jack-of-all-trade. As an actor, director, and stand up comic, Sumukhi epitomises the modern artist, thanks to her relatable jokes and web series. She has stepped into the shoes of a host and judge on the popular show Comicstaan proving her versatility. Sumukhi’s claim to couture fame is plenty of viral videos and sketches that have struck a chord with people.
8. Aishwarya Mohanraj
Aishwarya Mohanraj In our list of top 10 Indian female stand up comedians, Aishwarya Mohanraj is just killing the comedy scene. Aishwarya started her acting career from the show Comicstaan and she had wooed everyone alike, including the judges and the audience, by her amazing heir of talents. A fun fact about her is that she’s the only contestant in the show’s entire history who managed to get full marks from the judges, which further proves that she’s one of the best cast members when it comes to comedy. Aishwarya’s career has come a long way since she was discovered on Comicstaan.
9. Radhika Vaz
Radhika Vaz is famous for her Indian stand-up comedy act, in which she takes on system and talks about all the taboos people are still afraid to address. In fact, her stand up videos on YouTube are not only laugh-out-loud funny, but keenly address patriarchy, which has established the sassy powerhouse as one of the greats in comedy. One of her most popular bits includes “Why Men and Women are Different,” which has been praised for its quick wit and realistic humor.
10. Syama Harini
Stand-up comedian Syama Harini made her debut three years ago after following live performances of the likes of Karthik Kumar, SA Aravind and Bhargav Ramakrishnan in Chennai. When she realized that her rants were futile, that nobody was really listening to one woman from India rant, Syama decided to take the mic herself, to let her voice be heard and her thoughts be known. This has been a progression, grooming in cafes and bars, accompanied by the rise of comedy clubs that are mushrooming these days in Chennai.”
The comedy scene has never been more alive with the flood of talent from female stand-up comics. The best Indian female stand up top 10 are from a variety of backgrounds and styles and can leave a lasting impression of your next event. No one can engage, entertain and inspire your audience quite like a professional magician, making them a perfect option for guests who are looking for an original form of entertainment.
Select one of these fine comediennes, and you’ll not just get an evening of great comedy but also help contribute to greater awareness of women in comedy. So, if you’re searching for a way to add a comedic touch to an event or just want to pay tribute to the art of stand-up, hiring some of the best female comedians below will be something that people will remember for years to come.
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