Mumbai, Oct 7 – Hollywood‑star and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to the audition floor of NYC when she watched comedian Zakir Khan perform. After the set, the actress posted a selfie on Instagram, writing, “Thank you for your kindness, humor and creativity. So happy to know you. @zakirkhan_208.”
Zakir replied, “You are grace in motion! Thank you for your kindness and for being such a guiding light – for me and for so many others. Much regards.” He also shared a photo of the two together, captioning it: “Last lunch of the tour with the queen herself.”
Priyanka’s film buzz
- “Heads Of State” – Chopra stars alongside Idris Elba and John Cena in director Ilya Naishuller’s political thriller.
- “SSMB29” – The next project sees her sharing the screen with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu for the first time.
- “Krrish 4” – Chopra links up with Hrithik Roshan, who directs the fourth chapter of the popular franchise.
- “The Bluff” – She’s also cast as a 19th‑century Caribbean pirate in an upcoming swashbuckler.
All of these titles are expected to hit theaters in 2025, boosting Chopra’s global reputation.
Zakir Khan’s comedy reach
Zakir burst onto the stand‑up scene in 2012 after winning Comedy Central’s “India’s Best Stand Up.” A seasoned Urdu poet, he’s performed at events like Rekhta from a young age—his first poem written on a train to Delhi.
The comedian mentored contestants on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (season 5) in 2017 and now boasts over seven million YouTube subscribers. His specials—Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyarvi, Tathastu, Mannpasand, and Delulu Express—have drawn millions worldwide.
Beyond comedy, Zakir hosts the podcast “Ummeed” on Gaana and made history in August 2025 by performing a full Hindi show at Madison Square Garden, becoming the first Indian entertainer to do so.
Key tags: Priyanka Chopra, Zakir Khan, New York, stand‑up comedy, Heads Of State, Mahesh Babu, Krrish 4, The Bluff, Bollywood, Hollywood, comedy specials, podcast, Madison Square Garden.
Source: ianslive
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