Stand-Up Comedian Kunal Kamra Praises ‘Competitor’ Zakir Khan, Twitter Lauds His Humility

If you have been following India’s stand-up comedy scene for a while, you’d know Kunal Kamra and Zakir Khan. Kunal Kamra with his political sets and Zakir Khan with his amazing humour story-telling are two of the best comics we have and can leave you in splits the moment they hit the stage! However, while rivalry is common between two hot-shots coming from the same professional sphere, it isn’t the case with these two.

According to a report by The Indian Express, Kunal Kamra’s recently tweeted an incident with a fellow passenger at the airport. When he was asked what he did for a living, Kamra replied that he was a stand-up comic.

“Matlab Zakir Khan jaise?”, asked the fellow passenger.

“Job title same hai bhai, par Zakir jaisa koi nahin. Main uske jitna kaam karne ki koshish zaroor karta hoon,” replied Kamra.

Kamra added, “Main jahan se aa raha hoon us jagah na naam hai Mumbai, access aur privilege ki duniya hai, Zakir jahan se aa raha hai uss jagah ka naam hai mehnat.”

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Have a look at Kunal Kamra’s tweet here:

Met someone at the airport who asked me what I do… I shyly said I’m a comedian

He – “Matlab Zakir Khan jaise?”
I replied “Job title same hai bhai par Zakir jaisa koi nahi, main uske jitna kaam karne ki kosish zaroor karta hoon main”

— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) January 21, 2020

Main jahan se aa raha hoon us jagah na naam hai Mumbai, access aur privilege ki duniya hai,
Zakir jahan se aa raha hai uss jagah ka naam hai mehnat…
Today Zakir is one of India’s most celebrated comedians & his craft is exceptional… I’ve a lot to learn from him…

🙂🙂🙂

— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) January 21, 2020

People on the internet are amused by how well Kunal Kamra spoke of his “competitor”. They claimed that his humility is something to learn from. Have a look!

Having respect for someone in the same business/work type doesn't come easy. Respect only increases for you @kunalkamra88 https://t.co/q3qAfJ1dLs

— Arun Kaul (@arunkaulblogger) January 21, 2020

Never Knew The Man i admire is also This much Humble ❤🙏

Wah Kamra Ji Wah!
Dil Jeet liya ❤✌

— Faizan (@FaizanWani_) January 21, 2020

Salute to your humility 🙏

— Utopian World (@_A_political) January 21, 2020

The sheer understanding of what you just said. It takes people a lifetime to reach here. Only the idea of how deep privilege runs & in so many spheres. That's why Kunal, beyond being a stand up comedian, you are just a fabulous person (and an activist too – haan yeh tag le lo ab)

— richa singh (@richa_singh) January 21, 2020

https://twitter.com/shaikhsuhail/status/1219511139102490624

https://twitter.com/Whats_App_Uni/status/1219510410077802496

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— Aarav Khurana (@AaravKhurana9) January 21, 2020

Kaminepan and Humbleness ka perfect combination… 👍👍👍
Always loved your work buddy..

— IMRAN SHAIKH (@Imranshk721) January 21, 2020

In a world that is filled with people trying to pull others down, this sure does come as a breath of fresh air!