Badal Sharma (Stand-up Comedian)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Badal Sharma

• Badal Sharma is a rising stand-up comedian in India, known for his refreshing blend of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and poetic flair.

• Badal hails from Delhi. He grew up in a Himachali joint family and often talks about his roots, traditions, food, and unique experiences in his comedy.

  

• Since his school days, he enjoyed poetry and shayari, which later influenced his storytelling style in stand-up.

• His first performance as a stand-up comedian was at the Canvas Laugh Club in Delhi during his college years. However, he backed out of that initial open mic because he felt unprepared and nervous. Shortly after, he gained confidence and began performing at small college open mics and local comedy events, which marked the beginning of his career as a stand-up comedian.

  

• After completing an MBA in International Business, he started working as a research analyst at Vaco Binary Semantics LLP, Gurugram. He has worked there for eight years.

  

• While working at Vaco Binary Semantics LLP, he also got exposure in live performance environments.

• Since 2018, he has been working as a full-time stand-up comedian and poet.

• His ability to connect with listeners has earned him privileges and recognition over the years.

• Sharma is also a prominent figure on digital platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. He began his YouTube journey on March 11, 2021, and has since entertained his fans with engaging videos. His humorous content has helped him gain more than 90,000 subscribers and over 6 million views. In addition to his YouTube channel, he also shares his poetic performances on Instagram.

• Badal Sharma gained recognition through a mix of viral online sets and successful live tours. His breakthrough came with the YouTube video “Missing Her”, where he blended poetry and humor in his signature “pomedy” style.

• Another notable act, “Jamnapaar ka Billu,” highlighted the quirks of East Delhi life and further strengthened his relatability.

  

• Alongside these viral performances, he performed in college festivals, corporate gigs, and nationwide stand-up tours across cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Pune, Lucknow, and Ludhiana in 2024-2025 helped him build a strong fan base across India.

• Badal is managed by professional artist platforms such as BookMyArtistIndia, BlackHat Talent, and Fankaar, which secure bookings for his shows and events.

• In 2025, Badal Sharma appeared in Munawar Faruqui’s show named “The Society.” He appeared as a strong contestant on the show. However, he lost this show to actor Bhawish Madaan in the finale.

  

• Badal is an avid book reader.

• He enjoys travelling and going on holidays with friends and family.