Biswa Kalyan Rath

Biswa Kalyan Rath: Comedy Maverick Live in Canada 2025

About the Artist

Biswa Kalyan Rath stands among India’s most influential modern comedians. Starting his journey after graduating from IIT Kharagpur, Biswa rose to fame with the YouTube series “Pretentious Movie Reviews” alongside Kanan Gill. His observational humor, cerebral punchlines, and deeply Indian-yet-universal storytelling have set new benchmarks for stand-up on both stage and streaming platforms. In addition to stand-up, he’s a celebrated writer and showrunner, most notably for the acclaimed Amazon Prime show Laakhon Mein Ek.

Major Awards and Nominations

• IWM Digital Awards (2019 nominee) Nominated for Most Popular Standup Comedian (Male).


• Hitlist Web Awards Nominated in the Best Creator category for Laakhon Mein Ek Season 2; also received a nod for his comedy special Sushi in the Best Comedy (Non-fiction) category.


• Biswa Mast Aadmi, his Amazon Prime special, received acclaim and cemented his place as a top performer in Indian comedy.


• Recognized widely by fans and festival curators as a ground-breaking voice who brought intelligent, relatable, and offbeat humor to a mainstream audience.

Canadian Tour Events

Biswa’s 2025 tour brings him to Canada for a headline show in Toronto, promising an electrifying evening of laughter and razor-sharp wit.

• Biswa Kalyan Rath Stand-Up Comedy Live in Toronto


• Biswa Kalyan Rath Live 2025, Vancouver

Career and Creative Impact

Biswa began as an engineer, but quickly pivoted to comedy, finding his stride at open mics and through digital content. His comedy specials ("Biswa Mast Aadmi," “Sushi”), judge roles on “Comicstaan,” and OTT writing credits have made him a household name among fans of stand-up and digital satire.

• He’s recognized for dissecting the mundane, the absurdities of urban Indian life, and breaking down topics with a rare blend of intellect and self-aware humor.


• As a showrunner, his Amazon Prime series “Laakhon Mein Ek” brought new depth to web series, showcasing the struggles and quirks of the Indian education and healthcare systems, for which he received both fan acclaim and industry recognition.

Why Attend

Biswa Kalyan Rath’s performances in Canada offer a chance to witness Indian stand-up’s most distinctive voice up close—an evening of jokes that cut across cultures, personal anecdotes, and the sharp satire that has earned him legions of fans across the globe. Expect a blend of classic routines, riffs on immigrant life, new material exclusive to his North American audiences, and the spontaneous improvisation that has made his shows "can’t-miss" events.

Don’t miss Biswa Kalyan Rath’s rare Canadian appearances—book your tickets for an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy greatness!