Abhishek Upmanyu, a renowned Indian stand-up comedian, has captivated audiences with his comedic prowess. He boasts a substantial following of over 2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born on May 19, 1990 in New Delhi, he falls under the zodiac sign of Taurus. Hailing from a North-Indian family, his parents reside in New Delhi, along with his sister Vishakha Upmanyu. Limited information is available about his family background.
EDUCATION
Abhishek completed his schooling at St. Xavier’s High School in Chandigarh and A.K.S.I.P.S. Chandigarh. Later, he pursued a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
CAREER
Following his graduation, Abhishek gained professional experience by working in various private companies. He served as an intern at ‘Ranbaxy’ in Gurgaon in 2009 and ‘Engineers India Limited’ in New Delhi in 2010. In 2011, he joined ‘HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd’ in Bhatinda and subsequently worked as a research analyst at ‘Grail Research.’ In 2013, he joined ‘Bain & Company’ but eventually left his job to pursue a career in stand-up comedy.
In 2015, Abhishek became a writer for the show ‘On Air with AIB.’ He also manages a Twitter handle called GareebGuy. In 2016, he made his debut on YouTube with a video titled ‘Indian Insults & Comebacks.’ Two of his comedy shows, ‘Thoda Saaf Bol’ and ‘Jealous of Sabjiwala,’ gained immense popularity, further cementing his status as a comedic talent. Abhishek has showcased his comedic acts on numerous national and international platforms, leaving audiences in fits of laughter.
