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Nishant Tanwar (known by his pseudonym Joke Singh, born 7 November) is an Indian Stand-up comedian and actor. He began performing in Gurgaon in 2009. He started off his career working at NDTV, when he found his passion in stand up comedy at an open mic event.[1]

Nishant Tanwar
PseudonymNishant Tanwar
Birth nameNishant Tanwar
Born7 November
Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
MediumStand-up, television, radio, books
Years active2009–present
GenresComedian, Actor, Comedy musician
Subject(s)Stereotypes, Multiculturalism, Indian culture
SpouseRukshi Sarin (2011–present)
Websitenishanttanwar.com

Apart from corporate shows,[2] he has performed and conceptualized many comedy specials like Comedy in Diversity, Two and a Laugh Men, and Third World Comedy[3] and is the founding member of IPL (Improv Premier League), Delhi's foremost improv comedy troupe.

Career

Tanwar first worked at NDTV as an editor. When stand up comedy was just hitting the peak, he quit his career in the media industry and became a full-time comedian.[4] He is one of the prominent face amidst Delhi[5] and Gurgaon stand up comedy circles. Taking digs at stereotypes and Indian culture, Nishant Tanwar's humor is universal—connecting with all segments of people breaking social and age group barriers.[6] He recently gained more popularity on social media and completed his half million subscribers on YouTube due to his standup comic with Amazon Prime's Delhi Se Hoon B******d.[7]

Personal life

Two years after entering into stand up comedy, he married Rukshi Sarin (niece of Arun Sarin) in 2011.[1]

Notable performances

Nishant's performance in Gurgaon, on the Raaghiri Day conducted by The Times of India was a completely sold out.[8] Tanwar even hosted the "Joke Joker Jokest" event at Kolkata organized by The Times of India, with noted comedians Sourav Ghosh, Vaibhav Sethia, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhijit Ganguly.[9] Termed the Kolkata Funniest Day, the show left the audience is splits and gasping for breath.[10]

Nishant Tanwar has also been a part of Comedy Central's Improv shows on television.He has performed to packed auditoriums nationally in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Gurgaon,[11] and Kolkata as well as international audiences in Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He also performed with Zakir Khan (comedian) at Gurgaon.[12]

Performing at various clubs and shows Nishant Tanwars'hilarious observation on daily life. He is never out of funny stories and life experiences as he takes digs at stereotypes and weird things that happen around us. Recently his ‘Delhi ki shaadi’[13] was trending on YouTube and one look at it is all you need to know why.

Nishant Tanwar Live- The New Special, presented by Comedy Circuit in Kolkata.[14] Which is also going to be recorded for the Amazon Prime Video later this year.

Web
YearPlatformNameNotes
2018 Prime Video Delhi Se Hoon B******d Known as 'bhai' by his fans, Nishant shares his life experiences, the background he comes from, his dad, his friends, his girlfriend and his girlfriend's boyfriend..
2019 Prime Video Gaadi Tera Bhai Chalayega Nishant Tanwar is back after the success of his previous special “Dilli se hun B***D”. This time he talks about his dreams, aspirations, hopes, and struggles. Nishant takes us through his journey from being an underdog to becoming one of India’s most beloved stand-up comedians.

References
  1. "Laugh With the Joke Singh of Comedy, Nishant Tanwar". ndtv.com. 15 January 2015.
  2. "Comedian Nishant Tanwar's set about corporate jobs will leave you in splits". indianexpress.com. 31 May 2017.
  3. "Laughter on hold". ndtv.com. 23 August 2014.
  4. "Laugh your heart out!". millenniumpost.in. 26 April 2013.
  5. "No Cheap Thrills For Delhi". HT Syndication. 21 November 2014.
  6. "Funny as ever". millenniumpost.in. 23 August 2014.
  7. "Delhi se hoon B...D". indiatoday.in. 13 April 2018.
  8. "Standup comedians Nishant Joke Singh steals the show at Raahgiri Day, supported by the Times of India, in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 28 April 2014.
  9. "TOI joke fest leaves Kolkata with aching jaws". The Times of India. 30 July 2014.
  10. "Kolkata's Funniest Day". capecodramblingrose.blogspot.in. 20 August 2014.
  11. "LOL, Gurgaon enjoys a second date with comedy". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  12. "Nishant Tanwar, Zakir Khan entertain guests on Gurgaon's Funniest Day at Epicentre in Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  13. "Comedian Nishant Tanwar's observation on 'Dilli ki Shaadi' is hilariously on-point". indianexpress.com/. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  14. "Delhi-based stand-up comic Nishant Tanwar set to perform in Kolkata". indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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