Zakir Khan to Embark On India's Largest-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Tour Across 60+ Cities
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Zakir Khan signs India's largest stand-up comedy tour deal with TribeVibe and OML, spanning 60+ cities and 160,000+ fans. A milestone moment for Indian live entertainment.
In what is being hailed as a game-changing moment for India's live entertainment landscape, stand-up icon Zakir Khan has signed a historic deal with TribeVibe, a BookMyShow enterprise, and Only Much Louder (OML), to launch the biggest comedy tour India has ever witnessed. The tour will cover over 60 cities, reaching more than 160,000 fans, making it the largest stand-up comedy tour ever by an Indian comedian.
With this unprecedented collaboration, Zakir Khan continues to redefine the boundaries of Indian comedy. Known for his unmatched storytelling and relatability, Zakir will now take his signature brand of humour across the length and breadth of the country—from bustling metros to emerging towns—setting a new benchmark for the genre.
The tour represents more than just numbers. It embodies a strategic alliance between OML's talent management, BookMyShow's audience insights, and TribeVibe's grassroots production strength, which collectively aim to democratise access to live comedy beyond traditional urban circuits. By reaching audiences in lesser-served regions, the initiative reflects India's growing appetite for quality homegrown entertainment.
'This isn't just a personal milestone," Zakir said. 'It's a celebration of how far Indian stand-up has come. I've always dreamt of comedy being treated like mainstream entertainment—and this partnership is a massive step toward that. This is about taking our stories everywhere they deserve to be heard."
TribeVibe's CEO Shoven Shah called the partnership a 'new form of cultural consumption" and said Zakir was the perfect artist to lead this vision. 'We've always believed in democratising great experiences. Doing a 60-city tour is about proving that India is ready to host and celebrate entertainment at this scale," he added.
OML's Rishabh Nahar, SVP, echoed the sentiment, calling the tour a 'blueprint for the future" of Indian live entertainment. 'It's about building a sustainable touring economy that matches the ambition of global markets—where data guides decisions and artists build legacies," he said.
The tour is expected to roll out in phases, with cities and dates to be announced soon. For fans, it signals not just an opportunity to see Zakir live but to witness Indian stand-up comedy claiming its rightful place on the cultural mainstage.
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