Mumbai, July 18, 2025 – Today, Bharti Singh celebrates a remarkable milestone – 17 continuous years in Indian stand‑up comedy, making her the longest‑serving female stand‑up comedian in the country. Since her breakthrough as second runner‑up on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2008, Bharti has steadfastly redefined expectations for women in comedy.
Her career began with the debut of her iconic character Lalli on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (Season 4), when she was widely recognized at just around 24 years old. Over the years, Bharti became a fixture on shows like Comedy Circus, Comedy Nights Bachao, Comedy Nights Live, and The Kapil Sharma Show, showcasing her signature wit and resilience in a male-dominated industry.
Despite emerging from extreme poverty—having lost her father at age two and grown up on meager means—Bharti turned hardship into humour, using her background as material to resonate with audiences nationwide. Today, as she marks 17 years in the spotlight, she stands out not just for her longevity but also as a pioneer who broke barriers: once told women didn’t belong in stand‑up stage spaces, she now heads the comedy domain with confidence and charisma .
In addition to her stand‑up career, Bharti has hosted flagship shows including India’s Got Talent, Comedy Nights Bachao, India’s Best Dancer, Dance Deewane, and current hit Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment (seasons 1 & 2 aired 2024–2025). She also bagged the ITA Award for Best Actress – Comedy in 2012 for Comedy Circus.
Fans and critics alike laud her consistency, with many pointing out that she remains one of the very few female comedians to maintain star status through thick and thin. As her journey continues into its 18th year, Bharti Singh’s impact remains unmatched—paving the way for future generations of female comedians in India and beyond.
Key Career Highlights
Year Milestone
2008 Breakout as Lalli in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2nd runner‑up)
2009–2013 Multiple appearances in Comedy Circus franchise
2012 Awarded ITA Best Comedy Actress for Comedy Circus
2014–2025 Hosts major reality and comedy shows (India’s Got Talent, Comedy Nights Bachao, Laughter Chefs, etc.)
2024–2025 Presenting Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Seasons 1 & 2
With 17 years of continuous presence in stand‑up and related TV formats, Bharti holds the unofficial record for the longest comedic career by a female stand‑up artist in India, and is widely regarded as the nation’s comedy queen.
