Zakir Khan Makes History; First Asian Comedian To Perform At Royal Albert Hall, London

Zakir Khan becomes the first Asian comedian in the world to headline the Royal Albert Hall in London with his show “Mannpasand". This show was Zakir’s first biggest single indoor show with a turnout of over 5000 fans. The Show was supported by Sindhu Vee, a UK-based Indian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. 

The show drew a diverse crowd with fans from across the South Asian diaspora, including Indians, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in attendance. Audiences travelled from Paris, Amsterdam, Birmingham and Dublin to watch the show. 

Zakir Khan said, "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to perform at this historic hall of Royal Albert, which has played host to world-famous artists over the years. It feels almost surreal to see my artistic dream turn into reality. In what has become one of the most significant shows of my life, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to OML for their unwavering support in facilitating this grand occasion. I am grateful to entertain the attendees by spreading laughter and overwhelmed by the immense love, and appreciation that I received from the fans. They have been with me through thick and thin since the early years of my career & I am eternally grateful to OML for enabling me to live my dream and share my stories and artistry with the world."

Gunjan Arya, CEO, OML Entertainment (Only Much Louder), stated, “This truly marks a historic moment for Indian entertainment on a global stage. Zakir Khan's sold-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall is not just a triumph for all of us at OML but a significant milestone for the entire industry. We're immensely grateful to our partners at AEG, UTA, and Soho Theatre, for their instrumental partnership in making this dream a reality. We’re so overwhelmed with the responses pouring in… thrilled to see the entire community come together to celebrate this important feat. For all of us, this is just the beginning, as we look forward to more incredible venues and bigger milestones ahead.”

Khan has performed at more than 120 shows having sold over 3,00,000 tickets in India and over 1,00,000 tickets internationally.