Top 10 Comedy Influencers in India

Zakir Khan is the guy who can make an entire room laugh… and then suddenly make them emotional five minutes later. His stories about college, heartbreak, awkward friendships, and Delhi dating disasters feel suspiciously personal — like he somehow hacked everyone’s memory.
One of his biggest hits, “When I Meet a Delhi Girl,” still lives rent-free in the internet’s head.
What makes Zakir different is his storytelling style. It feels less like a stand-up and more like a friend dramatically narrating his life over chai.
Also, the phrase “Sakht Launda” basically became a national personality trait thanks to him.

Nikunj Lotia, better known as Be YouNick, is the guy who looked at everyday nonsense and thought, “This could be a comedy sketch.”
He started making videos back in 2014, often turning painfully relatable situations, bunking college, awkward job interviews, or that one annoying friend, into hilarious sketches.
His “That ONE friend…” series especially hit home because everyone watching immediately knows someone exactly like the characters.
The funny part is his videos feel less like scripted comedy and more like scenes straight out of real life… just slightly louder, more dramatic, and definitely funnier.

Abhishek Upmanyu is the kind of comedian who tells a story so casually that you suddenly realize you’ve been laughing non-stop for five minutes.
Before stand-up, he was actually a chemical engineer and research analyst, which means somewhere along the way he looked at spreadsheets and thought, “Nope… I’d rather roast life on stage.”
His bits about friendships, breakups, rich people, and random everyday annoyances feel painfully relatable. Videos like “Jealous of Sabjiwala” and “Thoda Saaf Bol” became instant fan favourites.
Watching him perform feels less like a comedy show and more like a very funny friend narrating life’s weird little observations.

Shivam Sharma grew up in Haryana in an army household and earned a B.Tech degree from Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology in Delhi, where he also gave a job interview at Google, was rejected, and concluded the universe had other plans. He briefly directed content for fellow creators Hunny Sharma and Harsh Beniwal before launching his own YouTube channel in 2017 under the name Swagger Sharma. His first video, “News Reporter SHAMBhu,” did not set the internet on fire, but the series Meri IIT Wali GF became his first genuine viral moment, capturing the tension between academic pressure and romantic aspiration with a precision millions of Indian young people immediately recognized.
From there, the channel evolved steadily into longer, more cinematic storytelling. He writes, directs, acts in, and edits his work, building a tight-knit creative team that treats YouTube like a film set. Lucky Guy (2023), Trust Issues (2023), and Sharma Ji Ki Shaadi (2024–2025) each raised the bar higher, blending comedy with drama and suspense in ways that consistently surprised his audience. In 2025, he was featured on THRIndia’s Creator A-List, recognition from The Hollywood Reporter India placing him among the most significant digital voices in the country. The engineer who didn’t get the Google job is now, rather satisfyingly, making money from Google AdSense.

Kusha Kapila’s journey from viral characters to mainstream entertainment has been one of the most dynamic transitions in the creator space. Known for her sharp humour and relatable takes, she continues to blend comedy with commentary on social issues.
Lately, Kusha has been increasingly visible in films and OTT projects, expanding her presence beyond social media. She has also been hosting and collaborating on larger entertainment formats while maintaining her signature digital voice. Her content now reflects a mix of personal growth, fashion, and satire, making it more layered than ever.