These Indian Roast Comedians serve burns hotter than your mom’s ‘beta job kab milega?’
If you are the type who laughs hardest when the joke is on you, welcome to your spiritual home. India’s roast comedy scene isn’t just alive, it’s thriving, flaming, and flambéing egos with style. These comedians aren’t here to tell you dad jokes or heartwarming anecdotes. They are here to drag you through the mud, wrap it up in punchlines, and serve it with a side of mic-drop swagger.
Let’s be honest. We are a nation of uncles with opinions, aunties with unsolicited advice, and cousins who think your LinkedIn updates are comedy material. So it was only a matter of time before roast comedy found its forever home in India. The genre has evolved from edgy YouTube experiments to full-blown stage shows, brand gigs, and corporate events that end with HR sweating bullets. Whether it be the comment sections on Instagram or banters between fans, roasting is the new vibe of the nation.
But make no mistake: roasting isn’t just about insults. It’s an art form. A delicate dance between banter and burn. And when done right, it’s a celebration of flaws, quirks, and that very human desire to be hilariously humbled.
So who are the torchbearers of this deliciously savage craft? We have curated a list of the most lethal roast comedians in the country; each one with a unique flavor, a signature sting, and the power to roast you so well, you will think you paid for therapy.
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Tanmay Bhat: The Roast King Who Ate Controversy for Breakfast
Tanmay Bhat is the undisputed heavyweight champion of Indian roast comedy. As the co-founder of AIB, he didn’t just light the fire, he built the furnace. Tanmay has that rare ability to turn a throwaway insult into a cultural moment, all while balancing self-deprecation, social commentary, and absurd brilliance. He will roast your fashion choices, your startup pitch, your Spotify Wrapped, and somehow you will want to high-five him after. (Image courtesy: indianexpress)
His comedic genius lies in his self-awareness. He knows he is a meme, and he uses that as fuel.
Interesting Fact: He once roasted himself for being “a failed tech start-up disguised as a human.” That level of self-roast? Respect.
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Rohan Joshi: The Brainy Assassin of Punchlines
If Oscar Wilde had been born in Andheri, he might have turned out like Rohan Joshi. With the wit of a literature nerd and the timing of a sniper, Rohan doesn’t need to shout, he just cuts through with language that bruises your ego and elevates your vocabulary. Whether it’s dissecting pop culture or roasting Instagram influencers, Rohan’s comedy feels like a high-speed TED Talk that slaps. (Image courtesy: indianexpress)
He has got the face of someone your mom would trust and the tongue of someone your ex would fear.
Interesting Fact: He once corrected a heckler’s grammar mid-show, roasted them, and got a standing ovation. Flex.
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Aashish Solanki: Delhi Boy Energy, With Flames
Aashish Solanki is like that kid in school who never studied but somehow roasted the teacher, aced the exam, and got invited to every party. Winner of Comicstaan Season 3, his vibe is unapologetically Delhi; bold, brash, and hilariously relatable. Aashish can roast your dating life, your neighborhood aunty, and your Uber driver in one seamless breath. (Image courtesy: engage4more)
His humor comes with street-smart spice and zero chill.
Interesting Fact: He once roasted his school teacher in a show… and got invited back to the school to do it again. Imagine that!
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Rahul Subramanian: The Corporate Roaster We Didn’t Know We Needed
Rahul Subramanian is the guy who sat quietly in the boardroom, silently judging your presentation, and then turned that judgement into a viral comedy bit. He has mastered the art of roasting without raising his voice, which is honestly terrifying. His dry delivery, subtle jabs, and clever callbacks make him the Excel Sheet Whisperer of stand-up comedy. (Image courtesy: thgim)
If you’ve ever wanted someone to roast your KPI report and make it sound poetic, Rahul is your man.
Interesting Fact: His entire bit on LinkedIn influencers was so savage it probably caused resignations. Well who cares?
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Kunal Kamra: Roasting the System One Mic at a Time
Kunal Kamra is India’s most politically fearless comedian. Where others tiptoe, he stomps. He doesn’t just roast people; he roasts power structures, misinformation, and your WhatsApp uncle’s entire worldview. His comedy is equal parts protest and punchline. And while he has gotten into hot water more times than we can count, Kunal wears controversy like a badge of honor. (Image courtesy: googleusercontent)
He is the chaos agent India didn’t know it needed but now can’t look away from.
Interesting Fact: He has been banned from airlines, stages, and Twitter threads….yet never from being sharp and relevant.
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Abish Mathew: Sweet Smile, Savage Soul
Abish Mathew might look like the friendliest host at your cousin’s wedding, but give him a mic and he transforms into a comedic assassin. His hosting chops and improv skills mean that every roast lands with polish, and then stings. He will take an innocent audience Q&A and turn it into a full-blown roast session that has your date wondering if you are okay. (Image courtesy: thestatesman)
The perfect blend of charming and chaotic.
Interesting Fact: He once roasted an audience member so kindly, the guy hugged him after the set. Killer and healer.
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Shreya Priyam Roy: Sass Queen of Bengal and Burn
Shreya is the new-age voice of roast comedy. She blends Gen Z sarcasm, feminism, and Bengal’s intellectual fire into sharp commentary that hits like a well-aimed chappal. Whether she is dissecting woke culture or calling out red flags in human form, her jokes cut through the noise like a boss. (Image courtesy: hauterrfly)
Shreya isn’t here to make you comfortable. She is here to make you laugh while feeling deeply called out.
Interesting Fact: Her viral roast of “pseudo-intellectual boyfriends” has been quoted in actual relationship fights. Go figure!
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Gurleen Pannu: The Calm Storm in a Hoodie
Gurleen Pannu is the deadpan sniper of Indian roast comedy. She looks like she might help you with your resume, but she will actually dismantle your entire personality in under 30 seconds, with zero emotion on her face. Her delivery is calm, collected, and so brutal it feels personal (even when it’s not). (Image courtesy: hindustantimes)
Gurleen is proof that you don’t need volume to go viral. Just vibe.
Interesting Fact: She once roasted an entire college audience without blinking once. Chilling.
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Sumukhi Suresh: Queen of Desi Sass and Savage
Sumukhi Suresh is a roast comedian who wraps scathing truths in sugar-coated sarcasm. She is the master of characters; each one more hilariously devastating than the last. Her comedy is unfiltered, unapologetic, and ridiculously relatable. From small-town stereotypes to body positivity, Sumukhi’s roast game comes with depth. (Image courtesy: deadant)
She is like a full Netflix special and a therapy session rolled into one roast.
Interesting Fact: Her character “Behti Naak” roasted desi aunties so accurately, even real aunties laughed and cried.
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Anubhav Singh Bassi: Roast in Slow Motion
Bassi‘s style is deceptively chill. He doesn’t scream or sprint across the stage, he strolls. And then lands a punchline so perfectly timed it leaves you gasping. His roast technique is rooted in storytelling, where every joke simmers slowly before exploding into hilarity. It’s nostalgic, it’s honest, and it’s brutally funny. (Image courtesy: cloudinary)
He is the guy who will make you laugh about your own failure while sipping chai.
Interesting Fact: He roasts his own past failures so hard, you’ll feel embarrassed for him, and then laugh anyway.
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Samay Raina: The Chess Grandmaster of Comedy Roasts
Now this guy, who doesn’t know him? Samay Raina isn’t just a comedian, he is a streaming tornado. Starting off in the chess world and conquering the comedy circuit, Samay brings a mix of fast-talking geek energy and savage one-liners. He can roast your game, your strategy, your lighting setup, and still leave you asking for collab. His biggest trick is his smug face and sharp lines, and the combination is a bomb! (Image courtesy: etimg)
The only guy who can say “checkmate” and “get roasted” in the same breath.
Interesting Fact: He once roasted a Grandmaster during a chess stream. The roast hurt more than the checkmate.
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Ravi Gupta: The Desi Roaster with a Heart and Hook
Ravi Gupta is your small-town cousin who moved to the city, saw the absurdity, and made a career out of calling it out. His humor is packed with desi references, sharp punches, and that nostalgic feeling of watching Doordarshan with your dadi. His delivery is warm, but don’t let it fool you, he will roast you before you’ve finished laughing. (Image courtesy: exactdn)
Perfect mix of heart, hilarity, and hard-hitting truth.
Interesting Fact: He roasted his relatives in his wedding speech. Grandma laughed the loudest.
Why You Must Hire a Roast Comedian for Your Next Event
Okay, hear us out. You have done the same old emcee-dance-cocktail-party routine. It’s time to spice things up with a roast comedian. Here’s why:
- Break the Ice (and Egos, Gently): Roast comedians can lighten the mood and get everyone laughing at themselves. It’s therapy, but funny.
- Custom Content: Good roasters tailor content to your company, your friends, your boss; no one is safe, and that’s the fun!
- Unforgettable Entertainment: People don’t remember the buffet. They remember the line that made the CEO snort-laugh.
From weddings to work summits, roast comedy is the chaos you didn’t know you needed.
Conclusion: Come for the Roast, Stay for the Burn
Roast comedy in India is no longer an underground sport. It’s a cultural movement with punchlines sharper than your internet speed. These comedians aren’t just funny; they are fearless firestarters who make you laugh, flinch, and reflect.
So next time you are planning an event, or just need a good laugh with a side of humiliation, call one of these legends. Just don’t sit in the front row unless you are emotionally insured.
Burn on, India! Burn on!
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