Sorabh Pant

Comedian, Author, Writer

Indian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Author, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/09/1981
Age44 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorN/A (Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Mary's School (ISC), Mumbai
College/UniversitySydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
Qualifications
  • B.Com. (1997 - 2000)
  • M.Com. (2000 - 2002)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Cricket
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date12/02/2011
Family
WifeIva Bagchi (Writer)
Children
  • Vikramaditya Pant
  • Tara
Parents
FatherName
MotherSujata Pant (Retired Income Tax Commissioner)
SiblingsMeghna Pant (Author, Journalist)

Favourites

FoodJumbo King's brown bread vada pao
Comedians
ActorIrrfan Khan
Books
  • Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy By Douglas Adams
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell By Susanna Clarke
Sportspersons
Musician

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sorabh Pant began his career as a TV writer, contributing to shows across different channels.
2. He has showcased his talent by opening for renowned comedians like Wayne Brady and Rob Schneider.
3. Sorabh has presented numerous solo shows and specials, some of which debuted on Amazon Prime Video.
4. His comedy prowess has earned him the ranking of one of the top 10 Indian stand-up comedians.
5. He co-founded East India Comedy (EIC) before embarking on his successful solo journey.
6. In addition to his comedy gigs, Sorabh is also an author with three published books and a popular YouTube channel.
7. By 2020, he had already entertained audiences in over 2000 shows spanning 100 cities worldwide.
8. He collaborated with Vir Das on the show 'News on The Loose' on CNBC-TV18 starting in 2008.
9. Sorabh left East India Comedy in 2017 to focus on his solo career.
10. His published books include 'The Wednesday Soul' (2011), 'Under Delhi', and a mythology/history novel.
11. He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian stand-up comedy along with his mentor Vir Das.
12. Sorabh has performed over 2500 shows across more than 100 cities worldwide, including over 400 corporate events.
13. He co-founded East India Comedy (EIC) in 2012 before embarking on his successful solo journey in 2017.
14. According to Wayne Brady, Sorabh is the second brilliant Indian comedian after Russell Peters.
15. East India Comedy recruited talented comedians including Kunal Rao, Sapan Verma, Sahil Shah, Atul Khatri, Azeem Banatwalla, and Angad Singh Ranyal.
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