Zakir Khan Announces Break From Comedy, Shares Health Update, '1 Saal Se Bimar Hi Hoon, Par...'

Zakir Khan is a popular stand-up comedian. He has always managed to grab the spotlight with his relatable comedy, fun personality and beautiful shayaris. Recently, the most loved comedian broke millions of hearts, when he took to his Instagram story to announce that he will be taking a break because of some health issues. 

Zakir Khan used to work despite being unwell for almost a year

On September 6, 2025, Zakir Khan, took to his Instagram Story and shared a major health update of his life. He started his emotional note by mentioning that he has been doing tours for almost a decade now and he really appreciates and values the love he gets from his fans. He continued to explain that due to back-to-back shows, his health has been deteriorating as there is no proper schedule for food. He shared that he has been unwell for a year, but he ignored it as work was much more important at that time. In his words:

"I have been touring since last 10 years. Though I am extremely blessed to receive your love and affection. Par iss tarah ki extensively touring is not very healthy. Trying to satisfy everyone you meet, 2-3 shows in day, sleepless nights, early morning flight and of course no timetable for meals. Net-net 1 saal se bimar hi hoon, par kaam karna hi pada, kyunki zaruri tha uss waqt. Jinko pata hai, unko pata hai."

In the next story, he continued the heartbreaking message and explained that even though, he loves to be on the stage, he will be taking a break because of his health. He shared that he doesn’t want to do it, but he needs to do it before it’s too late. He added that despite his health, he will be doing a tour in India, but in very limited places and after this special tour, he will go on a long break. He shared:

"I absolutely love being on stage par ab thoda break lena padega shayad. Matlb mann toh mera hai nahi, waise dekha jaaye toh 1 saal se bhi taal hi raha tha. Par ab lag raha hai ki baat hath se nikal jaaye uske pehle Sambhal lena chahiye. Isliye, yeh bar ke India tour me limited cites hi rahegi. Zyada shows pe shows bhi add nahi kar paunga aur phir yeh special record kar ke thoda lamba break lene ki salah di gayi hai mujhe."

More about Zakir Khan

Zakir Khan is a popular stand-up comedian, who rose to fame after winning India’s Best Stand Up in 2012, and since then he has built a huge fanbase for himself. Over the years, Zakir has released multiple stand-up specials like Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyarvi, Tathastu, Mannpasand and Delulu Express. What makes his stand up unique is his amazing observational skills, personal stories and his 'sakht launda' aura. 

Apart from stand-up, Zakir Khan has also appeared as a judge on the show, Comicstaan. In 2023, Zakir Khan made headlines, when he performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall and received a 20-minute standing ovation. In 2025, he performed a Hindi show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. As of September 2025, the comedian has around 7.4 million followers on his Instagram. 

What are your thoughts on Zakir Khan taking a break because of his health? Let us know. 

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