Joke Singh
| Nishant Tanwar | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Nishant Tanwar |
| Born | Jamnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, radio, books |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Genres | Comedian, actor, comedy musician |
| Subject(s) | Stereotypes, multiculturalism, Indian culture |
| Website | nishanttanwar |
Nishant Tanwar (born on 7 November 1982), also known as 'Joke Singh' and more recently as 'Rider OP' is an Indian comedian and actor. He started off his professional career working at NDTV, and began doing stand-up in 2009 when he found his passion for the same at an open mic event.[1]
Apart from corporate shows,[2] Nishant has performed and conceptualized comedy specials like Comedy in Diversity, Two and a Laugh Men, and Third World Comedy[3] and is the founding member of IPL (Improv Premier League), Delhi's foremost improv comedy troupe.[4]
Career
Nishant first worked at NDTV as an editor. When stand-up comedy was just hitting the peak, he quit his career in the media industry and became a full-time comedian.[5] He is one of the prominent face amidst Delhi[6] and Gurgaon stand-up comedy circles. Taking digs at stereotypes and Indian culture, Nishant Tanwar's humor is universal—connecting with all segments of people breaking social and age group barriers.[7] He recently gained more popularity on social media and completed his half million subscribers on YouTube due to his standup comic with Amazon Prime's Delhi Se Hoon B******d.[8]
Notable performances
Nishant's performance in Gurgaon, on the Raaghiri Day conducted by The Times of India was completely sold out.[9] Tanwar also hosted the "Joke Joker Jokest" event at Kolkata organized by The Times of India, with noted comedians Sourav Ghosh, Vaibhav Sethia, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhijit Ganguly.[10]
Nishant Tanwar has also been a part of Comedy Central's Improv shows on television. He has performed to packed auditoriums nationally in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Gurgaon,[11] and Kolkata as well as international audiences in Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He also performed with Zakir Khan (comedian) at Gurgaon.[12]
Nishant Tanwar Live- The New Special was presented by Comedy Circuit in Kolkata in 2019.[13] Which was also recorded for Amazon Prime Video. He constantly started streaming with the pseudonym 'Rider OP' during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been noted for some appreciable reaction videos, both single and joint with former AIB specialist Tanmay Bhat.
Web
| Year | Platform | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Amazon Prime Video | Delhi Se Hoon B******d | Known as 'bhai' by his fans, Nishant shares his life experiences, the background he comes from, his dad, his friends, his girlfriend, and his girlfriend's boyfriend. |
| 2019 | Amazon Prime Video | Gaadi Tera Bhai Chalayega | Nishant Tanwar is back after the success of his previous special "Dilli se hun B***D". This time he talks about his dreams, aspirations, hopes, and struggles. Nishant takes us through his journey from being an underdog to becoming one of India's most beloved stand-up comedians. |
References
- ^ "Laugh With the Joke Singh of Comedy, Nishant Tanwar". ndtv.com. 15 January 2015.
- ^ "Comedian Nishant Tanwar's set about corporate jobs will leave you in splits". indianexpress.com. 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Laughter on hold". ndtv.com. 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Improv Premier League". whatshot.in. 30 May 2021.
- ^ "Laugh your heart out!". millenniumpost.in. 26 April 2013.
- ^ "No Cheap Thrills For Delhi". HT Syndication. 21 November 2014.
- ^ "Funny as ever". millenniumpost.in. 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Delhi se hoon B...D". indiatoday.in. 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Standup comedians Nishant Joke Singh steals the show at Raahgiri Day, supported by the Times of India, in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 28 April 2014.
- ^ "TOI joke fest leaves Kolkata with aching jaws". The Times of India. 30 July 2014.
- ^ "LOL, Gurgaon enjoys a second date with comedy". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Nishant Tanwar, Zakir Khan entertain guests on Gurgaon's Funniest Day at Epicentre in Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Delhi-based stand-up comic Nishant Tanwar set to perform in Kolkata". indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
External links
- Joke Singh at IMDb