Famed Indian Comedian Zakir Khan Will Perform in Riyadh for First Time

For all you Indian expats in Saudi Arabia seeking any sense of comic relief to drive away the blues of your hectic workdays, fret no more. Acclaimed Indian stand-up comedian Zakir Khan is set to perform a special live show for the first time in Riyadh on February 23rd, with the show performed entirely in Hindi.

Zakir Khan has built himself quite the reputation with his signature personal, anecdotal and heartfelt approach to comedy. His poetic punchlines and social commentary led him to break into the English-dominated scene, garnering a huge fan base across the globe. Beyond the stage, Khan produced the acclaimed web series ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hai Hamare’ in 2018. Meanwhile, in 2023, Zakir Khan became the first Asian comedian to headline the Royal Albert Hall’s auditorium, with a show performed entirely in Hindi at the Hall.

The show will take place at Princess Noura University Theatre in Riyadh, with doors opening at 7 PM. Ticket prices range from SAR 295 to SAR 495, and can be booked via Ticket Master’s Saudi website.