Have you been lying on the couch, on your phone, and looking for a reason to laugh? Look no further! The Indian stand up comedy market is exploding with some of the amazing women comics who will be able to get you roaring with laughter. So if you’re feeling like some chuckles in a comedic space to where you can relish your cringe, your lol, and yes, your lmao with these top 10 Indian female stand up comedians – you are in for a treat.
They master the art of comedy and their acts are perfect showcases of that, with scintillating wit and endearing humour. So here we go! Let’s do it, and let’s celebrate Indian women who are revolutionising the comedy genre in India, turning babies of the audience into at least a toddler.
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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
Another leading comedy queen in our list of main Indian women comedians is a spirited and riotous Aditi Mittal. After establishing herself as an activist and political comedian, she is now a household name and she uses her vocal and patriarchy-battling style of comedy to find ground and make a name for herself. But to take your fearless stand up comedy to the next level, when it comes to taboo – Kristin Key is the OG.
3. Urooj Ashfaq
Urooj Ashfaq’s crusty charm and unique humour has placed her as the shooting factor of Indian stand up comedy. At 23, Urooj is already considered amongst the most promising young talents and her dry wit and non performing body gestures has the audience eating out of the palm of her hand. She presents her comedy in the genre of observational stand-up comedy which is based on the comedians’ personal experiences and social norms and it is an emotion-filled comedy. It is Urooj’s ability to balance her comedic wit and observations that has earned her popularity with her fans and set her apart.
4. Kusha Kapila
The Internet crush, Kusha Kapila, has made us go crazy for her characters such as Billi Maasi, Nayna and Maa Wokananda! Self-made Kusha a.k.a Kusha Kapila is an Instagram sensation with 839k fans! Her creations are a perfect mix of comedic, satirical and relatable that people can’t help but love. Before she became a phenomenon on the internet, Kusha was a fashion journalist and that certainly shows in her style and attention to the details.
5. Neeti Palta
Delhi-based Neeti Palta is a stand-up comic with a personality all her own through her flamboyant way of performing. Neeti was named as the best stand up comic at the Oz Fest in 2014, she was the first Indian Woman Stand-Up Comedian to perform at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2013. This breakthrough win would lead to her comedy career taking off.
6. Bharti Singh
Bharti Singh is an Indian television and film actress and stand-up comedian, best known for her roles in show The Kapil Sharma Show Season 2, Comedy Nights Bachao, Moving On Up and more. She has been creeping up the entertainment industry over the years with her comedy shows and has also hosted number of award shows.
7. Sumukhi Suresh
Multi-talented Sumukhi Suresh is a jack-of-all-trade in the Indian comedy scene, oozing sharp and hilarious jokes and strong performances. Sumukhi is the modern day multi-genre artist as an actor, director and as a stand up comic, owing to her relatable jokes and web series. She has also taken up the mantle of a host and judge on show Comicstaan showcasing her many talents. Sumukhi is known for her viral videos and skits, all hits with the audience.
8. Aishwarya Mohanraj
Aishwarya Mohanraj In this list of top 10 Indian female stand up comedians, Aishwarya Mohanraj is taking the comedy world by storm. Aishwarya got her career kick off from the show Comicstaan and she had charmed each one of us, be it the judges or the audience, with her huge set of talent. And the interesting thing about her is that she is also the only girl in the show to have achieved a 100% score from the judges, which titles her as one of the most promising cast members when it comes to comedy. Aishwarya has certainly made progress since she kicked off her career on Comicstaan.
9. Radhika Vaz
Radhika Vaz stars in an Indian comic act of stand-up, where she takes careful pot shots at system and discusses all the taboos that have yet to be talked about. In fact, her stand up videos on YouTube are not only hilarious, but they also interestingly talk about patriarchy which makes the witty sassy powerhouse one of the best comedians. A favourite skit of hers is “Why Men and Women are Different” and has been described as being funny and relatable.
10. Syama Harini
Stand-up comedian Syama Harini started her career three years ago, after attending comedy shows of comedians such as Karthik Kumar, SA Aravind and Bhargav Ramakrishnan. When she learnt that her rants were meaningless, no one was listening to one woman from India, Syama thought that it was time to ‚throw up’ herself, to be heard, to say something. This was gradual, honing in cafes and pubs, and in parallel the emergence of comedy clubs which are popping up these days in Chennai.
Stand-up comedy has never had more stars with the crop of female stand up comics. These top 10 Indian female stand up comedians from various walks of life and comedic genres can create a memorable memory of your event. No one can captivate, dazzle and motivates your audiences like a professional magician, and hence they’re best suited for guests who are interested in a unique form of entertainment.
Book yourself any of the fine comedian below and you will not only get a night of hilarity and entertainment, but will help the cause of honoring women in comedy. So, if you’re looking for a way to bring some comedy to an event or just honour the comedy business, you may want to consider one of the best women comedians below as this will be memorable for many years.
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