South Asian Comedians and Upcoming Tours and Shows
South Asian comedy is having a major moment. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan comedians are increasingly moving beyond traditional comedy clubs and diaspora events…
South Asian comedy is having a major moment. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan comedians are increasingly moving beyond traditional comedy clubs and diaspora events…
New York City has always been a city of immigrants, outsiders, artists and people trying to make sense of two worlds at the same time.…
From the Bay Area to New York City, South Asian comedy festivals in America are no longer a niche event — they’re a movement. Here’s the complete guide to every major festival in 2026.
So you want to do stand-up comedy in New York City as a South Asian performer. Here’s the honest guide — open mics, monthly shows, how to submit to festivals, and what the NYC desi comedy circuit actually looks like.
From Apu to Aparna Nancherla — how South Asian stand-up comedy went from the margins to the main stage, and why New York City is writing the next chapter.