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Welcome to our sixth episode with the incredibly talented comedian, poet, and actor Zakir Khan! In this episode, Zakir shares candid insights into his personal and professional life. We touch on topics like success, fame, and the intriguing world of meme culture. Zakir opens up about his unforgettable experience of performing at the Royal Albert Hall to a crowd of thousands and reveals why he prefers not to set finite goals. And if you're someone who loves staying ahead of trends, Zakir also shares his cultural predictions for the year 2024! So sit back, relax, and join us for this engaging conversation with the inimitable Zakir Khan.
Navigate your way through this conversation :
0:00:00 0:00:49 Sneak Peek : Coming Up!
0:00:50 0:02:05 Introducing Zakir Khan!
0:02:06 0:03:50 “What’s in the name?” : Story behind Zakir’s name
0:03:51 0:08:17 What humbles Zakir Khan?
0:08:18 0:12:00 Zakir Khan’s Art of Storytelling
0:12:01 0:14:23 What makes Zakir Khan SO SPECIAL?
0:14:24 0:16:34 Did Zakir have any mentors?
0:16:35 0:19:19 Beginning of Zakir’s Creative Professional Life
0:19:20 0:21:34 “Mein khudko tangible goals nahi deta” Zakir’s way of perceiving Dreams!
0:21:35 0:22:59 Zakir Khan and his friends’ marriages
0:23:00 0:29:24 Performing at Royal Albert Hall & Sydney Opera House!
0:29:25 0:31:10 What are Zakir’s fears? And Definition of Success
0:31:11 0:33:19 “Mein apne Manager ki har baat manta hoon!”
0:33:20 0:37:10 Creator Economy or Sham Economy?
0:37:11 0:41:24 Will Brand collaboration work with Zakir Khan’s content type?
0:41:25 0:42:24 Zakir Khan’s advice to Brands!
0:42:25 0:44:54 Zakir Khan on Umeed, Farzi Mushairas, Chacha Vidhayak hai humare and many more IPs!
0:44:55 0:47:45 Indian Standup Comedians going GLOBAL!
0:47:46 0:51:19 Will Skit Comedy return? Thoughts on Vlogging & Reels
0:51:20 0:53:45 Zakir Khan on Meme Culture and Dark Jokes
0:53:46 0:56:51 The Rise on Indian Cinema!
0:56:52 1:00:44 OTT v/s Cinema?
1:00:45 1:03:17 Zakir’s plans for 2024
1:03:18 1:04:34 Zakir’s Future Prediction and Turf Cricket Story
1:04:35 1:06:49 Zakir Khan and his “Kabila”!
1:06:50 1:09:04 “Mein jinn kamro me hota hu, voh naye hi hote hai mere liye humesha” Zakir Khan on days of exhaustion!
1:09:05 1:11:22 “Hum Ismile khan ke bete hai!” Zakir’s hoardings in Indore
1:11:23 1:14:50 Zakir Khan on Vacations and Reliving a Moment with his Family
1:14:51 1:16:25 Zakir Khan’s advice for viewers!
1:16:26 1:17:52 Zakir’s favourite Ganjifa Cards
1:17:53 1:18:27 Thanking our guest!