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Events – Kalaa Utsavam 2025

Esplanade Presents

Theatre

Papa Yaar

Zakir Khan (India)

30 Nov 2025, Sun, 3pm & 7pm

2hrs 30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concert Hall

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Sharul Channa
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Synopsis

Step into a world of laughter, love, and nostalgia in Zakir Khan’s brand-new show, Papa Yaar. Through anecdotes packed with wit, emotion, and his signature poetic flair, Zakir brings to life the most relatable yet unspoken aspects of every Indian son's relationship with his father.

 

Papa Yaar isn’t just a comedy show; it’s a celebration of fatherhood and the universal experiences that tie us all together. And this time, it’s more than just a performance—it’s an invitation to share the laughter and love with your own father. So bring your Papa along and let Zakir’s stories remind you of all the reasons why your bond is special. It’s a show both of you will cherish forever.

 

Opening the show is none other than beloved Singapore stand-up comedian, Shahrul Channa!

 

Advisory:

Contains coarse language

Admission Age:
18 and above.
Language: Hindi
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Artist Information

Zakir Khan

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Zakir Khan is one of India’s most beloved comedians, known for his poetic storytelling, heartfelt anecdotes, and unmatched relatability. A college dropout from Indore, he broke into a predominantly English comedy scene using Hindi as his comedic medium, making his rise both unlikely and iconic. His catchphrases, like “Sakht Launda” have become part of pop culture, earning him over 830 million YouTube views and a massive global fanbase.

 

Zakir made history as the first Asian comedian to headline and sell out London’s Royal Albert Hall and is now set to become the first to perform in Hindi at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena during his 2025 North America tour.

 

With five Amazon Prime specials—including Tathastu and Haq Se Single—Zakir has redefined Indian comedy and continues to represent India on the world’s biggest stages.

Date & Time

30 Nov 2025, Sun

3pm

Esplanade Concert Hall

7pm

Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets & Prices
Standard

Students, NSFs & Seniors
(Limited)

 PWD
Cat 1 $110 - $50
Cat 2 $80 - $50
Cat 3 $60 $50 $50

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