Zakir Khan Interview | From Indore Streets to Madison Square Lights | Chai with T | Tarannum Thind
Tarannum Thind
618,448 views
In this episode of Chai with T, Tarannum sits down with India’s beloved “Sakht Launda,”
Zakir Khan - the comedian who turned heartbreak into humour and silence into
standing ovations.
From his musical roots in Indore to making history as the first Indian to perform a Hindi
stand-up show at Madison Square Garden, Zakir’s story is one of resilience, risk-taking,
and redefining success. He opens up about dropping out of college, wandering through
years of uncertainty, and how comedy became both his survival and his superpower.
Together, Tarannum and Zakir reflect on the journey from small-town dreams to global
stages, the healing power of humour, and why staying true to your language and identity
matters more than ever.
With laughter, poetry, and raw honesty, this conversation goes beyond comedy - it’s
about finding light in the darkest places and carrying your roots proudly no matter how
far you go.
Grab your cup of chai and join us for an episode that celebrates not just Zakir Khan’s
milestones, but the spirit of every dreamer who dares to believe.
Credits:
Host and Producer: Tarannum Thind
Podcast Strategist and Editor: Girish Sharma
Filmed by: Punnu Garcha (Real Artz)
Camera: Teddy
Audio Mixer: Andrea
BTS: Gagandeep
Follow us on: Instagram: Instagram: officialchaiwitht
Listen to Chai with T on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2pDQQrg...
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20 Comments
We all know zakir has a unique quality in his voice. He connects so quick, but another hand you have so calm and peace voice.
Really very peaceful voice you have.
And I focused so much on that specific line " mehnat karo"
Thank you so much for this podcast and thank you so much zakir sir
Zakir Khan Interview | From Indore Streets to Madison Square Lights | Chai with T | Tarannum Thind
Tarannum Thind
618,448 views
In this episode of Chai with T, Tarannum sits down with India’s beloved “Sakht Launda,”
Zakir Khan - the comedian who turned heartbreak into humour and silence into
standing ovations.
From his musical roots in Indore to making history as the first Indian to perform a Hindi
stand-up show at Madison Square Garden, Zakir’s story is one of resilience, risk-taking,
and redefining success. He opens up about dropping out of college, wandering through
years of uncertainty, and how comedy became both his survival and his superpower.
Together, Tarannum and Zakir reflect on the journey from small-town dreams to global
stages, the healing power of humour, and why staying true to your language and identity
matters more than ever.
With laughter, poetry, and raw honesty, this conversation goes beyond comedy - it’s
about finding light in the darkest places and carrying your roots proudly no matter how
far you go.
Grab your cup of chai and join us for an episode that celebrates not just Zakir Khan’s
milestones, but the spirit of every dreamer who dares to believe.
Credits:
Host and Producer: Tarannum Thind
Podcast Strategist and Editor: Girish Sharma
Filmed by: Punnu Garcha (Real Artz)
Camera: Teddy
Audio Mixer: Andrea
BTS: Gagandeep
Follow us on: Instagram: Instagram: officialchaiwitht
Listen to Chai with T on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2pDQQrg...
Listen to Chai with T on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Listen to Chai with T on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3f0...
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