Biography
Zakir Khan is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and content creator, known for his humor online streaming skills, and his famous catchphrase “Sakht Launda”. He was born on August 20, 1987 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He comes from a Rajasthani Muslim family.
His decision to drop out of college while pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce was a turning point, signaling his determination to choose an unconventional course. Zakir Khan often muses that had comedy not been his profession, he would have taken up music lessons, a testament to his deep connection with the artistic and cultural fabric of his upbringing.
He did his schooling in Indore and later moved to Delhi, where Zakir made his mark in open mics. In 2012, Zakir got a big offer and won the “India’s Best Stand Up Comedian” show. This win brought him huge fame.
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Wiki
| Full Name | Zakir Khan |
| Nick Name | Sakht Launda |
| DOB (Date of Birth) | 20 August 1987 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| School | St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore |
| College | St. Paul Higher Secondary School (schooling), dropped out of college (Delhi) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Sitar (Music) from Delhi |
| Profession | Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Poet, Actor, YouTuber |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Father | Ismail Khan |
| Mother | Kulsum Khan |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Sister | N/A |
| Brother | Zeeshan Khan (Singer), Arbaaz Khan (Younger Brother) |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Son | N/A |
| Debut | Stand-up Comedy (2012), TV Debut: On Air with AIB (2015), Web Series: Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare (2018) |
Birthday
| Birthday | 20 August 1987 |
Physical Stats
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Date of Birth
| Birthday | 20 August 1987 |
Age
| Age | 37 years (as of 2025) |
Weight
| Weight in KG | Approx. 78 Kg |
| Weight in Pounds | Approx. 172 lbs |
Height
| Height in Feet | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Height in cm | 170 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.70 m |
Educational Qualification
Completed his schooling at St. Paul Higher Secondary School in Indore. Soon after, he enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce but dropped out as he had no interest in formal schooling and wanted to focus on his creative hobbies. He took a diploma in sitar after graduation as music was a tradition in his family and he learned from his father and grandfather, who were well-known musicians.
Zakir’s socialization with music and art shaped his personality and influenced many of his career decisions. He has said that if he had not been a comedian, he would have been a music teacher. After graduation, Zakir moved to Delhi, where he trained in radio programming and later worked in various places including theatre. Return to Delhi When his graduation was completed, he trained in radio programming and later worked in various places, at the same time he was involved in music.
| Category | Details |
| School Name | St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Indore |
| College Name | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (B.Com – Dropped out) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Sitar (Indian Classical Music) |
Relationship Status
Zakir Khan has been in the news for his love affairs. There has been a lot of speculation among his fans and the media about his relationship status. He has always kept his relationships private. Due to his comical personality, he is known for his “Sakht Launda”. He has said that he is not on any dating apps, and has many fake profiles. He keeps his relationship status private. According to sources and the media, not much information is available about his relationship right now.
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Marital Status
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | NA |
| Girlfriend | NA |
| Controversy | NA |
Children
| Children | NA |
| Son | NA |
| Daughter | NA |
Family
Zakir Khan was born in 1987 to a traditional musician, in a Rajasthani Muslim family. His father’s name is Ismail Khan and he is a music teacher, and his mother’s name is Kulsum Khan, a housewife. Zakir has two brothers, Zeeshan Khan, a well-known musician of Malang-The Band, and student Arbaaz Khan.
He has no sister, sources say. Zakir attributes his family – particularly his father – for their continuous support and encouragement in their lives, which contributed significantly to influencing his success as a comedian and performer.
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| Father Name | Ismail Khan |
| Mother Name | Kulsum Khan |
| Sister Name | NA |
| Brother Name | Zeeshan Khan, Aur Arbaz Khan |
Career
Zakir Khan’s career is a remarkable and extensive glimpse into the world of comedy. Zakir is known in every household for his catchphrase “Sakht Launda”. He worked as a writer at HT Media Limited. His roommate encouraged him to showcase his comedy talent at open mics.
His dedication and perseverance helped him achieve a lot. Today, there is hardly anyone who does not know Zakir Khan. He uploaded several videos on “Amazon Prime” and posted comedy shows like “Haq Se Single (2017)”, “Class 11” and “Tathastu”.
Early Beginnings and Struggles
According to sources, he started his career by working as a content writer in HT Media for four years. His roommate encouraged him to do open mic shows. Following his roommate’s advice, he started doing open mic shows in a cafe. Soon he won the trust of the audience with his shows. Initially, he also had to face many difficulties.
Breakthrough with Comedy Central (2012)
In 2012, he achieved a breakthrough when he won Comedy Central India’s “India’s Best Stand Up Comedian” competition, giving him a unique identity among his Indian stage audiences, known as “Sakht Launda”. This became his identity among the youth and his comic voice gained recognition.
Rise to Stardom and Popular Specials
In 2017, his first solo comedy special “Haq Se Single” was released on Amazon Prime which was well received by the audience and the show became very popular. After the success of this show, he gave many special shows like “Class 11th” and “Tathastu” which gave him great recognition as a stand-up comedian in India. His work in the world of comedy and his poems became very popular. He got international recognition in India.
Television and Web Series
In 2015, he started his career in stand-up as a writer for a news show “On Air with AIB”. Then in 2017, he started another career in stand-up as a judge in the comedy reality shows “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” and “Comicstaan”. He wrote and acted in the Amazon Prime web series “Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare”. He then won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role.
International Recognition and Historic Performances
Zakir Khan also performed shows abroad, such as live shows in London, Sydney Opera House, and New York’s Madison Square Garden. During the show in London, his audience stood up and applauded him, which increased his enthusiasm even more. And after this show, he made his mark in the history of the world of comedy.
Continued Influence and Legacy
Zakir Khan is a famous actor in the Indian comedy world. He has many subscribers on YouTube and social media. His acting is full of humor and his storytelling skills are loved by his fans.
Social Media
| Kulfiy | Zakir Khan |
| Tiktok | NA |
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| zakirism | |
| Youtube | Zakir_Khan |
| Snapchat | NA |
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| Ask.fm | NA |
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| Triller | NA |
| Onlyfans Free | NA |
| Onlyfans Paid | NA |
| Fansly | NA |
| Tumblr | NA |
| Sound Cloud | NA |
| Discord | NA |
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| Twitch | NA |
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| Phone Number | Not Public |
Hobbies and Favorites
| Favorite Female Singers | NA |
| Favorite Actors | NA |
| Favorite Actress | NA |
| Favorite Male Tiktok Stars | NA |
| Favorite Female Tiktok Stars | NA |
| Favorites Colour | NA |
| Favorites Food | Mughlai cuisine (has expressed love for it) |
| Dream Destination | NA |
| Hobbies | Playing the sitar, Loves pets, fond of Converse shoes, enjoys music and poetry. |
Movies and TV Show
Zakir Khan movies and TV shows list includes many blockbusters. He started his acting career with “Haq Se Single” (2017), then he appeared as a guest in “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” (2017), “Kashmir 11th” (2018), “Tathastu” (2022), “The Kapil Sharma Show” (2022), “Manpasand” (2023), “Aapka Apna Zakir” (2024) as a mentor and as a producer in “Delulu Express” in 2025. He has also worked in web series.
Movies
| Year | Movies/Shows | Role | Main Cast / Co-stars |
| 2001 | Maiyar Ma Mandu Nathi Lagtu | Supporting actor | Hiten Kumar, Aanandee Tripathi, Arvind Trivedi, Firoz Irani, Heena Rajput |
| 2008 | Piyu Tari Preet Bhuli Na Bhulay | Actor | – |
| 2016 | Chakravyuh | Actor | – |
| 2018 | Kaksha Gyarvi | Himself (Actor & Writer) | Stand-up special format (self-portrait) |
| 2022 | Josef: Born in Grace | Writer (unconfirmed) | Listed as a writer on Rotten Tomatoes |
| 2013 | Mari Preet Kare Pokar | Actor (Gujarati film) | Hiten Kumar, Kiran Aacharya, Guru Patel, Heena Rajput |
TV Show
| Year | TV Show | Role | Main Cast |
| 2017 | The Great Indian Laughter Challenge | Mentor | Mallika Dua, Hussain Dalal; judged by Akshay Kumar |
| 2022 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Himself (Guest) | Kapil Sharma |
| 2023 | Kaun Banega Crorepati (Season 15) | Himself (Guest) | Amitabh Bachchan (Host) |
| 2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir | Host | Guests: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Rithvik Dhanjani, Gopal Datt, others |
| 2015 | On Air With AIB | Himself (Co-host) | Sorabh Pant, Gursimran Khamba |
| 2016 | Humorously Yours | Himself (Cameo) | Abish Mathew & other stand-up comedians |
| 2018-19 | Comicstaan (Seasons 2 & 3) | Judge / Mentor | Kanan Gill, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Tanmay Bhat & others |
| 2019 | One Mic Stand (Season 1) | Himself (Mentor) | Bhuvan Bam |
Web Series
| Year | TV Show | Role | Main Cast |
| 2018–2024 | Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare | Ronny Pathak | Creator and lead seasons on Amazon Prime / miniTV, co-starring Vyom Sharma, Kumar Varun & Alka Amin |
| 2019 | Comicstaan (Season 2) | Judge / Mentor | Stand-up contest show alongside Kanan Gill, Biswa Kalyan Rath |
Stand-Up Special
| Year | TV Show / Special | Role | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Haq Se Single | Self | Zakir Khan |
| 2018 | Kaksha Gyarvi | Self | Zakir Khan |
| 2022 | Tathastu | Self | Zakir Khan |
| 2023 | Mannpasand | Self | Zakir Khan |
| 2025 | Delulu Express | Self | Zakir Khan |
Award
| Year | Award/Recognition | Category / Description | For / By / Film / Platform | Result |
| 2012 | Comedy Central India | India’s Best Stand-Up Comedian | Comedy Central | Won |
| 2019 | IWM Digital Awards | Most Popular Stand-Up Comedian (Male) | IWM Digital Awards | Won |
| 2019 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Comedy Performance | For special Kaksha Gyarvi | Nominated |
| 2020 | Bollywood Life – YouTube Awards | Most Popular Comedian | Bollywood Life Awards | Won |
| 2023 | Hitlist OTT Awards (for Tathastu) | Best Non-Fiction (OTT Series Award) | Zakir Khan: Tathastu | Nominated |
Car Collection
| Year Acquired | Car Model | Color | Estimated Price |
| 2021 | Hyundai Creta | NA | ₹16.37 Lakh |
| 2022 | Mahindra Thar | NA | ₹16 Lakh |
| 2022 | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | NA | ₹6.76 Lakh |
| Feb 2023 | Range Rover Velar | Fuji White | ₹1 Crore |
House
| Year Acquired | Property Type | Location | Estimated Value (INR) | Ownership Details | Notes |
| – | Apartment | Mumbai | Not disclosed | Owned by Zakir Khan | Primary residence in Mumbai |
| – | Family Home | Indore (hometown) | Not disclosed | Owned by Zakir Khan (& possibly family) | Maintains connection to hometown |
| – | Farmhouse | Goa | Not disclosed | Owned by Zakir Khan | Scenic property in Goa |
Net Worth
Zakir Khan’s net worth is expected to be around ₹25 to ₹36 Crores by 2025. According to sources, his source of income is his popular stand-up comedy shows, YouTube channel, brand endorsements, and live shows which make him famous in the entertainment world. His monthly income is between ₹15 to 20 Lakhs.
| Net Worth 2021 | ₹15 Cr |
| Net Worth 2022 | ₹20 Cr |
| Net Worth 2023 | ₹25 Cr |
| Net Worth 2024 | ₹30 Cr |
| Net Worth 2025 | ₹36.5 Cr |
FAQs
Who is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and content creator.
What is Zakir Khan famous for?
Zakir Khan’s humor and online streaming skills and his famous catchphrase “Sakht Launda”.
What is Zakir Khan’s zodiac sign?
Zakir Khan’s zodiac sign is Leo.
How much does Zakir Khan earn?
Zakir Khan’s net worth in 2025 is 30-36.5 crores.
How old is Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan is 37 years old as of 2025.
How to contact Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan’s contact is not publicly available.
Who is the father of Zakir Khan?
Zakir Khan’s father’s name is Ismail Khan, and his father is a music teacher at St. Raphael’s School, in Indore.
Who is Zakir Khan dating?
It is not publicly known about Zakir Khan if he is currently dating anyone.