Hasan Minhaj cheers for Zakir Khan as he turns into 1st comic to carry out Hindi present at Madison Sq. Backyard | Internet Collection

Hasan Minhaj cheers for Zakir

Hasan took to Instagram on Tuesday to present a shoutout to Zakir after his historic present at Madison Sq. Backyard. He shared pictures of the occasion, together with moments from on-stage interactions, a heartfelt hug, and even his mother and father cheering for Zakir.

“A historic night time for comedy around the globe! Final night time I received to see my brother @zakirkhan_208 aka Zakir Bhai change into the primary comic in historical past to headline @thegarden fully in Hindi,” Hasan wrote.

Hasan added, “He combines storytelling and poetry in methods which can be elevating the style of comedy to locations I’ve by no means seen earlier than. I additionally assume my mother and father love him greater than me (I’m okay with that).”

For Zakir, the second was equally particular and emotional. Throughout his set, Zakir shared a touching second together with his mother and father by way of video name, pausing to point out them the cheering crowd at Madison Sq. Backyard. “Papa, yeh aapse kuch kehna chahte hain (Papa, he needs to let you know one thing),” he mentioned, prompting heat applause and laughter from the viewers. His mother and father had been seen waving their fingers and greeting the gang with folded fingers.

He later shared his emotions with followers on Instagram, calling it a “massive day” and describing the second as “overwhelming”. Thanking his crew and associates, he mentioned the night time was a “particular milestone” in his journey.

Extra concerning the present

The 37-year-old from Indore carried out to a sold-out crowd of 6,000 as a part of his ongoing North American tour. The present additionally featured comic Tanmay Bhat.

Zakir shot to fame after successful Comedy Central India’s Greatest Stand-Up title in 2012. He’s recognized for specials corresponding to Haq Se Single, Tathastu, and Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.