Humorist Zakir Khan has revealed that he will probably be taking an prolonged break from comedy. The announcement got here throughout a latest stay present in Hyderabad, a part of his ongoing Papa Yaar tour, a clip of which shortly went viral on social media.
Zakir talks concerning the prolonged break in Hyderabad present
On Tuesday, a video from Zakir’s newest present in Hyderabad surfaced on-line, during which he mentioned the break. Addressing a packed auditorium, Zakir defined that the hiatus may final a number of years, probably till 2028, 2029, and even 2030, after he completes his present commitments. Talking candidly about his resolution, he emphasised the significance of prioritising his well being and attending to private issues.
“Will probably be a break of three, 4, or 5 years to handle my well being and to kind out a couple of different issues. Everybody current right here tonight may be very near my coronary heart. Your presence means extra to me than you possibly can think about, and I’ll at all times be grateful to all of you. Thanks a lot,” Zakir mentioned, visibly emotional.
He later informed his plans on Instagram, noting that each one reveals till June 20 could be a celebration. Zakir inspired followers to attend the remaining performances, as he wouldn’t be touring extensively this time, and expressed gratitude for his viewers’s unwavering assist.
Zakir’s well being journey
This isn’t the primary time Zakir has spoken brazenly concerning the bodily toll of fixed touring. In earlier posts in September final yr, he shared how a decade of back-to-back reveals, early morning flights, sleepless nights, and irregular meals had taken a severe toll on his well being. Regardless of being unwell for practically a yr, he continued performing, citing his love for the stage and the calls for of his profession.
Nevertheless, the comic admitted that he may now not ignore his well-being. He described the choice to pause as tough and long-delayed, however important to stop additional deterioration of his well being. Consequently, his present India tour has been restricted to pick out cities, with no further reveals deliberate. He additionally revealed that after recording his upcoming particular, he has been suggested to take a protracted break to completely get well.