The stand-up comedy industry in India is making waves with several new faces joining the league to crack us up with laughter. What’s even better is that the female comedians in India too, have taken their rightful space on stage to make us LOL with every punch line. Whether it’s things a woman encounters on a daily basis, or people who make us roll our eyes at them, these women are talking about it all with thought-provoking humour. Here are some of the best Indian stand-up comedians in India right now who bring more than just a few laughs.

1. Urooj Ashfaq

One of the most promising young talents out there, Urooj Ashfaq has built a strong fan base among the youth by talking about things in ways that make you go ‘LOL, so true!’ all the time. She has even starred in some web series including Pushpavalli, Die Trying, and The Otherside.

Find her on Instagram here.

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2. Niveditha Prakasam

The TLC Queens Of Comedy champion, Niveditha Prakasam is a Coimbatore-born stand-up comedian who took a sharp turn from her former life as a vehicle engineer. Her feature on Ladies Up on Netflix is a humorous take on her life as a Tamil girl.

Find her on Instagram here.

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3. Prashasti Singh

After pursuing an MBA from IIM Lucknow, this Comicstaan alumnus went on to become a household name among popular female comedians in India. Her top sets include those on women-related issues and just finding her way through life as a girl from Amethi.

Find her on Instagram here.

4. Supriya Joshi

Also known as ‘Supaarwoman’, Supriya Joshi is a writer and stand-up comedian from Mumbai. She has written some absolutely hilarious sketches for All India Bakchod and Midnight Misadventures with Mallika Dua.

Find her on Instagram here.

5. Sejal Bhat

One of the top 10 finalists on Comicstaan, Sejal Bhat has often spoken about her feelings on the subject of why there are only a few female comedians in India. She describes herself as ‘Jackie Shroff inside, Shah Rukh Khan outside.’

Find her on Instagram here.

6. Sonali Thakker

A regular performer at Canvas Laugh Club, Sonali Thakker has showcased her talent across various platforms like Stage 42, The Weirdass Pajama, NCPA Cheer Fest, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her deadpan style of comedy has often got her a lot of accolades.

Find her on Instagram here.

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7. Sumaira Shaikh

A Psychology graduate, Sumaira Shaikh was practising Counselling which she decided to put on hold for a career in comedy. She took to stand-up comedy, along with writing for Son of Abish and Pushpavalli. She’s also scheduled to appear on the #SitDownComedy festival by The Circuit.

Find her on Instagram here.

8. Aditi Mittal

Aditi Mittal was among the first women in India to make their mark in stand-up comedy. She has two Netflix specials to her name – Things They Wouldn’t Let Me Say and Girl Meets Mic.

Find her on Instagram here.

9. Kaneez Surka

Born in South Africa, Kaneez Surka rose to fame with the show The Week That Wasn’t. Primarily an improv artist, Kaneez has been a force to reckon with when it comes to truly relatable comedy.

Find her on Instagram here.

10. Sumukhi Suresh

The brain behind the hilarious Pushpavalli, Sumukhi Suresh is one of the best Indian stand-up comedians we have today. She first rose to fame with the show Behti Naak (also created by her) following which she went on to showcase her talents in acting, writing, improv sketches, and a lot more!

Find her on Instagram here.

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