Comicstaan Winners [best] May 2026

Anirban is the master of the awkward pause. He talks about dating, social anxiety, and the specific horror of being a Bengali who doesn't fit the stereotype. His jokes feel less like performance and more like a friend venting at a chai stall.

Nishant remains a cult favorite. While he didn’t chase mainstream Bollywood fame, his YouTube special "Nishant Suri: Aisi Taisi Democracy" and his tour "Comedy for Moms" have solidified him as a writer’s comic. He’s the winner hardcore comedy nerds brag about discovering first. Season 2 (2019): The Absurdist Storyteller – Samay Raina Season 2 changed the game. While many expected a traditional "setup-punchline" winner, the crown went to Samay Raina , a former engineer from Jammu who brought chaos, guitar riffs, and deadpan logic to the stage. comicstaan winners

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Absurdist, musical, and meta. Samay doesn't tell jokes; he builds weird worlds. His bit about "Pizza delivery vs. Domino's tracking" is now legendary. Nishant remains a cult favorite