Who is Tanmay Bhat? Everything You Need to Know

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Indian Celebrities Born In June

Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Males

Family:

mother: Jaya Bhat

Born Country: India

Stand-up Comedians Indian Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

City: Mumbai, India

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education: Seth Chunilal Damodardas Barfiwala High School

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What is Tanmay Bhat known for?

Tanmay Bhat is known for being one of the co-founders of the popular Indian comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB).
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What controversies has Tanmay Bhat been involved in?

Tanmay Bhat has been involved in controversies related to some of his comedy sketches and social media posts that were deemed offensive by certain groups.
3

Is Tanmay Bhat still active in the comedy industry?

Tanmay Bhat took a break from the comedy industry following the controversies surrounding AIB, but he has since made a comeback with his own projects and content.
4

Has Tanmay Bhat collaborated with other comedians or celebrities?

Tanmay Bhat has collaborated with various comedians and celebrities in the past, including fellow AIB members, stand-up comedians, and actors for different projects.
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What is Tanmay Bhat's approach to comedy?

Tanmay Bhat is known for his satirical and often controversial style of comedy, where he addresses social issues and current events with a humorous twist.

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Career

Although Tanmay Bhat got his first major opportunity when he won the national comic hunt, ‘Weirdass Ham-ateur Hunt’ in 2009, Tanmay’s first brush with standup comedy happened when he was still in school, 7th grade to be exact. At a function in his apartment, he managed to convince the organizers to let him take the stage for five minutes. Once Tanmay got comfortable, he went on to captivate the audience for 20 minutes straight and was rewarded with their peals of laughter! That was when he realized his calling as a comedian.

A few years after making his official debut in 2009, he became the co-founder of India’s first comedy podcast, ‘All India Bakchod,’ popularly known as AIB, in the year 2012. He was one of the first Indian comedians to be featured at the Comedy Store in Soho, London. The show, titled ‘Local Heroes,’ featured an all-Indian comedian line-up including Tanmay and three other comedians. To his immense delight, Tanmay was named as one of the, ‘Top 10 Comics’ by ‘The Times of India’ recently. He has also performed in collaboration with artists from the UK in ‘The Best Standup Event.’ He is a part of ‘Cardinal Bengans,’ an international troupe of theater artists and comedians. He has also featured in cameo roles in Bollywood movies such as ‘Ragini MMS 2’ and ‘Mr. X.’

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Controversies & Scandals

The All India Bakchod (AIB) is known for overstepping their boundaries and more often than not, finding themselves in the middle of a controversy. In 2014, the AIB organized an event called the ‘AIB Knockout.’ The main objective of this show was to mock a few celebrities (called as “roasting”). This was based on popular US celebrity roast shows. A city based activist, Santosh Daundkar, lodged an FIR against the entire team of AIB, including Tanmay Bhat, for their alleged use of obscene and abusive language.

In May 2016, another complaint was filed against Tanmay Bhat by a political party for posting a video titled, ‘Sachin vs Lata Civil War’ on Snapchat. In true AIB fashion, both the celebrities (mimicked by Tanmay himself) were roasted in a vulgar manner. In July 2016, Tanmay mocked Priyanka Chopra’s accent on Twitter in a jovial fashion. It soon got out of control, sending her fans into frenzy and Priyanka Chopra herself had to step in to assure her fans that it was all a joke.

Personal Life

Tanmay Bhat was born on 23 June 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He attended Seth Chunilal Damodardas Barfiwala High school in Mumbai and was a hardworking student who topped his classes in school.

If not a standup comedian, Tanmay Bhat would have become a marine engineer. He was always overweight as a kid and had to face a lot of fat shaming throughout his childhood. One of the incidents in his life that left a strong mark was when his parents bought him a bicycle in the 8th standard, and challenged him to lose five kilos in six months. He turned it into an opportunity to work really hard and ultimately succeeded in shedding the kilos! To cope with being overweight, he started using humor as a self-defense mechanism. He has always felt that being called fat helped him become as popular as he is right now because that’s what led him to take up comedy as a means of letting out all his rage and shame. In his own words, “From your biggest adversity, comes the biggest opportunity.” And boy, did he make good use of it!

Facts About Tanmay Bhat

Tanmay Bhat is known for his quick wit and humor, but he also has a serious side as a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and destigmatization.

In addition to his work in comedy, Tanmay Bhat is a talented writer and has contributed to various publications with insightful and thought-provoking pieces.

Tanmay Bhat is a self-professed foodie and enjoys exploring different cuisines, often sharing his culinary adventures on social media.

Despite his larger-than-life persona on stage, Tanmay Bhat is known to be a humble and down-to-earth individual, always willing to engage with his fans and supporters.

Outside of his comedy career, Tanmay Bhat is a passionate animal lover and has been actively involved in various animal welfare initiatives.

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What is Tanmay Bhat known for?

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