One of the best jobs is that of being a stand-up comedian because you can make people laugh. Laughter is the best therapy as they say. These women are a laughing riot and don't give a damn about social norms. Here are the popular Indian female stand-up comedians who are shattering stereotypes one stand-up act at a time.
1. Urooj Ashfaq
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Instagram: 403K followers
Her unique style of delivery helped Urooj Ashfaq become well-known. Her stand-up performances are grounded in evidential humour and simultaneously evoke a range of emotions from the audience. One of the brightest talents of the current generation of stand-up comedians, Urooj Ashfaq, 23, has already captured hearts (and grins) for the past two years. Her name became well-known to the public after she finished second on TLC's "Queens of Comedy" in 2017, and her popularity has only grown since then.
2. Sumukhi Suresh
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Instagram: 241k followers
Beginning her career as an improv artist, Sumukhi Suresh eventually transitioned to creating YouTube videos for both her channel and in conjunction with other comics like Naveen Richard. She was contacted by Amazon Prime Video, who then cast her in Pushpavalli, a Prime Video original, after several of her videos featuring the character Behti Naak went viral. She also participated in Comicstaan Season 1 as a co-host with Anish Mathew and Season 2 as a judge.
3. Prashasti Singh
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Instagram: 169k followers
When Prashasti Singh appeared in Season 1 of Comicstaan on Amazon Prime Video, he became well-known. She established herself with her unique demeanour. Prashasti is one of the top Indian female stand-up comedians to watch out for because of her unique brand of humour.
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4. Shreeja Chaturvedi
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Instagram: 132k followers
She is a comedian who enjoys energising her audiences with her lively body language and comedic gestures. She was a participant on Comicstaan and is well known for her sweet jokes. Shreeja has performed in several episodes, including Hot Topics with Neeti, SlideShow with Biswa, Too Much Natak with Sumukhi, and Alternate Opinions with Kenny.
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5. Sejal Bhatt
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Instagram: 46.4K followers
Her humour pushes the boundaries of how we discuss ordinary problems. It's tough not to chuckle when the comic says that her life's goal is to take a bath without a "chaddi."Sejal Bhatt took part in Comicstaan which brought her some well-deserved attention. You will relate to what she says. Her bluntly honest performances typically focus on gender, being a Kashmiri Pandit (Here’s Why Pallavi Joshi Wants You To Hate Her Character In ‘The Kashmir Files’), and growing up in a traditional Indian home.
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