Akbar Chaudry (Pakistani Stand-Up Comedian) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Content Creator, Writer
Nationality	Pakistani
Birthplace	Karachi, Pakistan
Date of Birth	03/05/1990
Age	36 years

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Stand-Up Comedian Actor Content Creator Writer

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Foundation Public School St. Patrick's High School, Karachi
College/University	National University of Sciences and Technology (NSUT), Islamabad, Pakistan University of Florida, Gainesville, United States National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Degrees	Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (NSUT) (2008-2012) Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from University of Florida (2015-2017)

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling Playing Guitar

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse	Ramsha (Yoga Practitioner)

Career

Overview	Akbar Chaudry is a Pakistani stand-up comedian, actor, content creator, and writer known for his work in comedy, improv, theatre, and digital content. He has also taught at the Institute of Business Management and has been associated with the improv troupe LOLWaalay.
Career Milestones	Started his YouTube channel on 26 January 2007. Ventured into comedy professionally in February 2012. Worked with Cogito Productions as a theatre actor until 2014, participating in notable plays. Took on the role of artistic director at LOLWaalay in January 2013. Served as a writer for the comedy TV show UnSanitized in 2020. Appeared in the Pakistani short film What Boys Do (2014) as a Rickshaw driver. Interned at Engro Powergen from June 2011 to July 2011. Interned at Pakistan State Oil (PSO) in January 2012. Joined Firefly Theatre in Karachi in November 2009 and worked there until September 2012. Joined Engro Powergen as an intern in June 2011 and worked until July 2011. Started performing as a stand-up comedian in Pakistan in February 2012. Joined Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd. as a trainee engineer in October 2012 and worked until September 2013. Started working as an artistic director at LOLWaalay in January 2013. Started working as a lecturer at the Institute of Business Management in Karachi in January 2018. Was a writer for the comedy TV show UnSanitized in 2020.

Overview

Akbar Chaudry is a Pakistani stand-up comedian, actor, content creator, and writer known for his work in comedy, improv, theatre, and digital content. He has also taught at the Institute of Business Management and has been associated with the improv troupe LOLWaalay.

Career Milestones

Started his YouTube channel on 26 January 2007.
Ventured into comedy professionally in February 2012.
Worked with Cogito Productions as a theatre actor until 2014, participating in notable plays.
Took on the role of artistic director at LOLWaalay in January 2013.
Served as a writer for the comedy TV show UnSanitized in 2020.
Appeared in the Pakistani short film What Boys Do (2014) as a Rickshaw driver.
Interned at Engro Powergen from June 2011 to July 2011.
Interned at Pakistan State Oil (PSO) in January 2012.
Joined Firefly Theatre in Karachi in November 2009 and worked there until September 2012.
Joined Engro Powergen as an intern in June 2011 and worked until July 2011.
Started performing as a stand-up comedian in Pakistan in February 2012.
Joined Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd. as a trainee engineer in October 2012 and worked until September 2013.
Started working as an artistic director at LOLWaalay in January 2013.
Started working as a lecturer at the Institute of Business Management in Karachi in January 2018.
Was a writer for the comedy TV show UnSanitized in 2020.

Favourites

Food	Roll
Comedians	Shakeel Siddiqui Mitch Hedberg Jerry Seinfeld Bill Burr Dave Chappelle Bo Burnham
Books	Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone (1979) The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp (2003) Guru: My Days with Del Close by Jeff Grigs (2005) Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (2007) Instant Songwriting: Musical Improv from Dunce to Diva by Nancy Howland Walker (2012) Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out by Mick Napier (2015)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined Firefly Theatre and Communications in November 2009 and worked there until September 2012.
2. His popular videos on YouTube include 'Getting Serious with Tabish Hashmi' (2021), 'Aamir Bhai & Altaf Bhai!' (2021), and 'Pakistani Flirting' (2024).
3. Worked as an intern at Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO) in January 2012.
4. Began his academic career as a lecturer at the Institute of Business Management in January 2018.
5. As of 2024, he has a significant online presence with 57.5K Instagram followers, 363K Facebook followers, 5,014 Twitter followers, and 103K YouTube subscribers.

Akbar Chaudry Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Content Creator, Writer Pakistani Karachi, Pakistan