Joke Singh
{{Short description|Indian comedian and actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
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{{Infobox comedian
| name = Nishant Tanwar
| image = Nishant Tanwar.jpg
| image_size = 220
| birth_name = Nishant Tanwar
| birth_place = Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
| medium = Stand-up, television, radio, books
| genre = Comedian, actor, comedy musician
| active = 2009–present
| subject = Stereotypes, multiculturalism, Indian culture
| website = {{url|https://nishanttanwar.com}}
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Nishant Tanwar (born on 7 November 1982), also known as 'Joke Singh' and more recently as 'Rider OP' is an Indian comedian and actor. He started off his professional career working at NDTV as a Producer, and began doing stand-up in 2009 when he found his passion for the same at an open mic event.{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-rising-stars-of-comedy/laugh-with-the-joke-singh-of-comedy-nishant-tanwar/354686 |title=Laugh With the Joke Singh of Comedy, Nishant Tanwar |publisher=ndtv.com |date=15 January 2015 |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214163954/http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-rising-stars-of-comedy/laugh-with-the-joke-singh-of-comedy-nishant-tanwar/354686 |url-status=live }}
Apart from corporate shows,{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/viral-videos-trending/stand-up-comedy-nishant-tanwar-corporate-jobs-4683090/ |title=Comedian Nishant Tanwar's set about corporate jobs will leave you in splits |publisher=indianexpress.com |date=31 May 2017 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=23 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023034343/https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/viral-videos-trending/stand-up-comedy-nishant-tanwar-corporate-jobs-4683090/ |url-status=live }} Nishant has performed and conceptualized comedy specials like Comedy in Diversity, Two and a Laugh Men, and Third World Comedy{{cite web |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=66504 |title=Laughter on hold |publisher=ndtv.com |date=23 August 2014 |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214164016/http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=66504 |url-status=live }} and is the founding member of IPL (Improv Premier League), Delhi's foremost improv comedy troupe.{{cite web |url=https://www.whatshot.in/delhi-ncr/improv-premier-league-e-359387 |title=Improv Premier League |publisher=whatshot.in |date=30 May 2021 |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=5 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005140356/https://www.whatshot.in/delhi-ncr/improv-premier-league-e-359387 |url-status=live }}
Career
Nishant first worked at NDTV as an editor. When stand-up comedy was just hitting the peak, he quit his career in the media industry and became a full-time comedian.{{cite web |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=26721 |title=Laugh your heart out! |publisher=millenniumpost.in |date=26 April 2013 |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214163832/http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=26721 |url-status=live }} He is one of the prominent face amidst Delhi{{Cite web |url=http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/article/NO-CHEAP-THRILLS-FOR-DELHI/6064661 |title=No Cheap Thrills For Delhi |date=21 November 2014 |publisher=HT Syndication |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214165009/http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/article/NO-CHEAP-THRILLS-FOR-DELHI/6064661 |url-status=live }} and Gurgaon stand-up comedy circles. Taking digs at stereotypes and Indian culture, Nishant Tanwar's humor is universal—connecting with all segments of people breaking social and age group barriers.{{cite web |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=72890 |title=Funny as ever |publisher=millenniumpost.in |date=23 August 2014 |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214163937/http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=72890 |url-status=live }} He recently gained more popularity on social media and completed his half million subscribers on YouTube due to his standup comic with Amazon Prime's Delhi Se Hoon B******d.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20180423-nishant-tanwar-standup-comedian-delhi-1211438-2018-04-13|title=Delhi se hoon B...D|publisher=indiatoday.in|date=13 April 2018|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023033619/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20180423-nishant-tanwar-standup-comedian-delhi-1211438-2018-04-13|url-status=live}}
Notable performances
Nishant's performance in Gungunaon, on the Raaghavi Day conducted by The Times of India was completely sold out.{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/others/Raahgiri-Day-at-Times-of-India/articleshow/34294288.cms? |title=Standup comedians Nishant Joke Singh steals the show at Raahgiri Day, supported by the Times of India, in Gurgaon |date=28 April 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314181245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/others/Raahgiri-Day-at-Times-of-India/articleshow/34294288.cms |url-status=live }} Tanwar also hosted the "Joke Joker Jokest" event at Kolkata organized by The Times of India, with noted comedians Sourav Ghosh, Vaibhav Sethia, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhijit Ganguly.{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/TOI-joke-fest-leaves-Kolkata-with-aching-jaws/articleshow/39292205.cms |title=TOI joke fest leaves Kolkata with aching jaws |date=30 July 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=14 February 2015 |archive-date=14 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314111600/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/TOI-joke-fest-leaves-Kolkata-with-aching-jaws/articleshow/39292205.cms |url-status=live }}
Nishant Tanwar has also been a part of Comedy Central's Improv shows on television. He has performed to packed auditoriums nationally in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Gurgaon,{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/LOL-Gurgaon-enjoys-a-second-date-with-comedy/articleshow/34068217.cms |title=LOL, Gurgaon enjoys a second date with comedy |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 April 2014 |archive-date=23 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423033421/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/LOL-Gurgaon-enjoys-a-second-date-with-comedy/articleshow/34068217.cms |url-status=live }} and Kolkata as well as international audiences in Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He also performed with Zakir Khan (comedian) at Gurgaon.{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Nishant-Tanwar-Zakir-Khan-entertain-guests-on-Gurgaons-Funniest-Day-at-Epicentre-in-Delhi/articleshow/45174237.cms |title=Nishant Tanwar, Zakir Khan entertain guests on Gurgaon's Funniest Day at Epicentre in Delhi |work=The Times of India |access-date=17 November 2014}}
Nishant Tanwar Live- The New Special was presented by Comedy Circuit in Kolkata in 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/events/kolkata/2019/apr/27/nishant-tanwar-to-perform-his-new-show-in-kolkata-14505.html |title=Delhi-based stand-up comic Nishant Tanwar set to perform in Kolkata |publisher=indulgexpress.com |access-date=27 April 2019 |archive-date=23 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023041348/https://www.indulgexpress.com/events/kolkata/2019/apr/27/nishant-tanwar-to-perform-his-new-show-in-kolkata-14505.html |url-status=live }} Which was also recorded for Amazon Prime Video. He constantly started streaming with the pseudonym 'Rider OP' during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been noted for some appreciable reaction videos, both single and joint with former AIB specialist Tanmay Bhat.
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! Year !! Platform !! Name !! Notes |
| 2018
|Delhi Se Hoon B******d |Known as 'bhai' by his fans, Nishant shares his life experiences, the background he comes from, his dad, his friends, his girlfriend, and his girlfriend's boyfriend. |
| 2019
|Gaadi Tera Bhai Chalayega |Nishant Tanwar is back after the success of his previous special "Dilli se hun B***D". This time he talks about his dreams, aspirations, hopes, and struggles. Nishant takes us through his journey from being an underdog to becoming one of India's most beloved stand-up comedians. |
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External links
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Category:Indian stand-up comedians