Azeem Banatwalla
Who Azeem Banatwalla is
Azeem Banatwalla is an Indian stand-up comedian from Mumbai, known for satire about the country's infrastructure. A computer engineering graduate, he started out as a television writer and was part of the first wave of Indian stand-ups, who found their stage at the Comedy Store's Mumbai branch, and in 2014 he left a writing job with National Geographic to work in comedy full time. His stand-up specials include Problems, Between the Lines and Minor Celebrity, a 67-minute hour recorded in Koramangala, Bengaluru, and released in 2024. He first played Australia in 2018 in an Asian comedy showcase, and in 2025 took his show Generational to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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- Stand-up specials
- Problems, Between the Lines and Minor Celebrity
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Last checked 23 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- Problems
- Between the Lines
- Minor Celebrity 2024
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Where is Azeem Banatwalla performing next?
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What stand-up specials have they released?
Problems, Between the Lines and Minor Celebrity.
What is their latest stand-up special?
Minor Celebrity (2024), the latest of the 3 specials on this page.
Where are they from?
From Mumbai.
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Sources
- Beat Magazine — 'It can be useful to be a part of the most dominant population in the world' (24 April 2025) ↗ An Indian stand-up comedian from Mumbai known for infrastructure satire; a computer engineering graduate turned TV writer, part of India's first wave of…
- DeadAnt — Azeem Banatwalla levels up on new special Minor Celebrity (24 September 2024) ↗ Minor Celebrity, a 67-minute stand-up special recorded in Koramangala, Bengaluru; his previous special, Between the Lines; his hour Problems (as of 19…
- Esplanade — Just For Laughs All Star Gala (Just For Laughs Singapore 2026) ↗ Azeem Banatwalla on the line-up of the All Star Gala, Esplanade Theatre, 15 November 2026: stand-up comedy talent from across Asia and beyond (as of 19…
Updated 23 October 2026 · the record checked 19 October 2026