Zakir Khan Reveals Real Reason Behind Announcing A Break From Comedy
Updated on: 29 January, 2026 01:28 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Zakir Khan reveals real reason to take a break from comedy
Comedian Zakir Khan took the internet by storm after he announced a four-year-long break from comedy and doing shows, reportedly lasting till 2030. He cited "focusing on health" as the main reason for his decision to step back momentarily.
He shared the news in his recent Hyderabad show, which was a part of his Papa Yaar tour. Zakir shared he will be scaling back shows and limiting them to only a few cities.
Speaking candidly on stage about the decision, the comedian mentioned the decision was not taken lightly, and focusing on health was one of the driving factors to take a break. He also has some personal matters that need his attention.
Zakir expressed his gratitude to the audience and fans, thanking them for their unconditional love and support over the years. In an interview, he spoke elaborately about his shocking decision.
Comedian Zakir Khan has announced a long break from stand-up due to health reasons, sharing the update during his Hyderabad show.
— Bharatiya Base (@bharatiyabase) January 20, 2026
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Speaking to Gulf News, the comedian said, “I`ve been touring for many years now… It`s time for me to look after my health. I`ve tried to balance work and health, but I need a time out to manage things. But I love to perform; I want to do it when I`m 80, which means I need to do this now.”
Zakir Khan`s journey as a stand-up comedian has been a rollercoaster ride. Being the first one from his family to pursue an off-track career, he had to relentlessly work hard and make connections on his own.
There were times when it wasn`t easy to sustain, and then, when he saw the highs, he had to travel extensively to hone his craft and win over audiences.
“When you are the first in your family to do something, you have to build a lot of bridges so that the people who will come after don`t have to suffer the same things you did. And that`s what I`ve done for 10 years. As a result, in every city you have to have a little family, those who will come to your events, show you around, tell you about the place… make you feel ‘at home`,” he explained.
Zakir went on to add, “Relationships take work, time and effort. And so where will that time come from? For me, it`s from my sleeping schedule. But if you keep your foot on an escalator for 10 years, your body is bound to suffer.”
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