Atul Khatri

Indian stand-up comedian and YouTube star Atul Naraindas Khatri. He was listed by CNN-IBN as one of the best Indian comedians, and in September 2014, he was the sole Indian to appear at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival. He also triumphed in Season 1 of CEO's Got Talent.

Early life and education:

He attended St. Theresa's Boys High School and afterwards graduated from TSEC, University of Mumbai, with a Bachelor of Engineering. The Manchester Business School in Manchester, England awarded him a certificate in business administration as well.

His mother is from Karachi, and his family is Sindhi.

After completing his education, he became the chief executive officer of the family-run computer company Kaytek Computer Services Private Limited. At the age of 43, Khatri continued to run his business while also becoming a comedian.

In 2011, Khatri wanted to have a different career since he was bored and his wife had urged him to do so. He initially intended to enrol in classes to become a barman, then subsequently a DJ, but he chose not to pursue either career. He began by sharing jokes on Facebook before transitioning to stand-up comedy. He rose to fame after taking home Fremantle Media's "CEO's Got Talent" prize. Khatri has performed over 400 YouTube videos and television commercials. Khatri also placed among the top three at the 2012 Delhi edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.  Khatri plays with East India Comedy, at The Comedy Store, and the Canvas Laugh Factory. He also gave a performance in San Francisco for an American India Foundation fundraising event.

The well-known Indian stand-up comedian and businessman Atul Khatri. He has been entertaining audiences for more than ten years and is considered one of India's stand-up comedy scene's pioneers. Khatri is renowned for his sharp one-liners, observant humour, and capacity to engage audiences of all ages and demographics.

Khatri spent more than twenty years working in business before beginning his career in comedy. He worked for prestigious companies like IBM and Tata and was a prosperous businessman. He left his corporate career, though, to focus solely on stand-up comedy because he loves humour and wants to live out his passion.

In India and around the world, Khatri has appeared at a number of comedy festivals and comedy events in USA. Additionally, he has made appearances on a number of TV programs, such as "The Graham Norton Show" and "The Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon." Audiences find it simple to relate to Khatri because of his relevant humour, which frequently pulls inspiration from his own experiences.

For his comedic skills, Khatri has received numerous honours, including the "Best Stand-up Comic" trophy from the Indian Comic Con. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the well-known comedy group "East India Comedy" and actively supports and develops young comic talent in the Indian comedy industry.