Comedy Embracing Diversity w/ Zakir Khan | Wild Truth Ep. 012

On this episode of Wild Truth Max sits down with world famous comedian Zakir Khan. Zakir and Max dive deep into the prejudices of western culture, how comedians have relationships with their fans, the comedy scene being a place of diversity and much more!
Chapters:
01:04 How Max and Zakir met at the airport
04:23 Zakir’s background
09:10 Comedians have deep conversations
11:48 Meeting fans
15:28 Zakir’s grandfather
20:20 Healing from trauma
24:43 Comedy with emotion
29:07 Work ethic
36:43 Indians are humble people
38:41 Max witnessed a racist waitress
43:17 This is an India decade
55:45 Cultures being open to other cultures
59:17 Irans connection to India
01:07:36 Acceptance of religion
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[@rishh420]

Indians attendance lagao re

[@TejaswiRaghurama-dp3yn]

Present

[@harshams3337]

Present

[@DUNE222]

Jidhar dekho indian Indian 🤡🤡🤡

[@bad_gentlemen]

Present

[@joshverma4056]

Present zakir bhai

[@Rajjooo]

I love how Zakir didn't even try to change his accent and kept it as it is. Although we aren't familiar with Zakir speaking in English, it didn't feel like a different language at all. The calmness he brings to the conversation makes you comfortable and resonates with you the same as when he speaks Hindi. Just 10 mins in the podcast and I am already loving it.

[@aayushnair9279]

Itna toh accent mar raha h😂😂😂

[@SumitSharma-hh9ww]

Babu thoda aur suna karo Zakir bhai ko, He is speaking with an accent here, way more than usual but that's cool yo, No issues. It's just a language, it's just a medium, It's like the phrase "when in Rome, do as Romans do". Just want to say ki andhbhakti Modiji tak rakehin, apne bhai ko kripiya involve na karein usme, I love him a lot too but ye chutiyap mat karo bc andhbhakti wale.

[@Rajjooo]

@@aayushnair9279 Beginning mai he tried then he came back to original

[@akshaydaral8134]

Kitna accent try kiya bhai ne. Kraazyyy😂. But realised half way its not working out and switched back to his regular accent. It was sounding so fake up until his random rant. He probably took a step back after realising how hampering that fake accent was to his thought process. All the love zakir bhai. ❤

[@ashishtiwari2307]

@rajjooo bhai tu konsa podcast dekh raha hai??

[@amitabhbh1]

This guy Zakir Khan is a genuinely intellectual person. The command he has over Urdu, Hindi and now even on English languages is marvellous. And over all this he is a proud Indian. The pride he takes in calling himself Indian and the way he projects India is just another level..love you buddy

[@agnosticatheist4093]

Comedians are actually Intellectual people

[@randomclips5540]

​@@agnosticatheist4093you are actually right, how many time you have a comeback in argument? For me I just take L and move on because I can't argue but comedians always have comeback to any criticism

[@AnuDubey1]

Even when talking about prickly issues and difficult situations his language doesn’t lose its warmth. He doesn’t disrespect and won’t take for disrespect from others. Just love him for that.

[@rajattyagi226]

Loved how Max let our bhai speak his heart out without intrupting and force his own agenda.. parsis have done so much for India and have not been given enough credit for their contribution to our development as a nation.. nothing but respect for this long lasting collaboration as human beings. 🙌 ❤

[@Chandra_08]

Max Amini should do a stand up comedy tour in India

[@addy_foxer6475]

Phli baat dekha h bhai isko that also because of zakhir bhai

[@user-dw6bb3wx4w]

Tatti nikal jayegi. Andh bhakt ki pichwada jal jayega. Agar iska tour hogaya

[@souravpaul1997]

​@@addy_foxer6475he is a big universal so popular stand up comedian man, if you consume English stand up then you must know him.

[@Maskedwolf72]

Nov 8 Delhi NCR, India Nov 9 Mumbai, India Nov 10 Bangalore, India VENUE: TBA TIME: TBA, SUNDAY LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

[@Pritorius99]

Much needed❤😂, love from INDIA max❤

[@user-bk2vr6qz6d]

Love from Iran 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇷 ❤❤

[@mayankumar1312]

Since I was a kid, I never knew Parsis were from Iran. Later I got to know that Parsis were from Iran. Iranians are very nice people and quite similar. And in India I would say damn good businessmen.

[@randomclips5540]

​@@mayankumar1312TaTa owner is also parsi

[@simplysparsh]

38:08 - 48:00: Well said Zakir! We should never let anyone take advantage of our humbleness and patience. Preach! The next decades belong to India-those who believe and accept this will grow with us, and those who don't will be surprised. While we build the world, we should make sure we represent India in the best way possible, become the best version of ourselves, and never let anyone disrespect us or take the space or time we deserve. The new evolution of Indians across the world has ambition, power, and assertiveness.

[@aawara5652]

Well said ✅

[@SweetSourPickle]

Damn, I came here from the first class plane story shorts that Zakir was narrating. Didn't even know Zakir did this podcast. Great!

[@nahidsyyed906]

Same here.. Jst stumbled upon it this evening & I m kinda binge watching. 😊

[@oye_pritpal]

Same

[@jooniebug91]

How is it that this man makes sense and grips the attention of listener every time he opens his mouth to talk? I wasn't even interested in the creative process of stand up comedy but Zakir had me watching this until the end. He can talk all day and I will listen all day. Honestly the magic gets better if you watch a show in person. His stage presence is just mind blowing. Best stand up comedian of India no doubt.

[@vasundharabhriguvanshi8379]

I have seen him live on my birthday last year. Man he is amazing! His set was two and a half hour long and not a minute felt forced. He is such a gem. He feels like one of us. We are so proud of you Zakir bhai.

[@P.r.7.]

Persian India unite love it! I’m Persian married to my Indian wife. Love how close our cultures are Learning Hindi so I can start watching Zakirs comedy sets

[@mtarkes]

Chacha ke chaudey chabutarey par cheel ne choohey ko chaunch se chabaa dala

[@anshusharma-ev7qq]

Persian and Turk afgani have commited such horrendous genocide of hindus. The invasion has been the bloodiest till date

[@ala7515]

Learn Hindi so that you understand how your wife may curse you when angry 😂 love brother

[@davem3295]

@@anshusharma-ev7qq Very unfortunate.

[@srsingh1210]

When he says this is INDIA DECADE goosebumps 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@pritiparmar1002]

Yes yes yes👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bikramjitlahiri8274]

The Calmness in the voice, the Calmness in the character and the softness in his attitude is what attracts so many people to Zakir Khan...

[@isabellestudies1946]

It’s a sad reality, my dad is Indian, mom’s more Italian/white and when I was in Paris in 2010, I was in high school and this hostess at a hotel in Paris made fun of my dad behind his back as soon as he turned his back, my dad didn’t care. But that scarred me for life. I am a doctor now and my dad is a retired diplomat, he was nothing less but he was just humble and he never showed off. But that lady treated him horribly. I feel like someone like that white French lady needs to see the world more.

[@kazmisisterz51214]

People from Pakistan 🇵🇰 love you too ❤you Are Sab ka bhaiiii and I wish to meet you once in life ❤❤

[@sanjeevkanabargi6682]

I never pictured Zhakir bhai speaking in smooth english like this .. i always imagined him like mere galli ka bhai .. i relate lot of his content .. nice to hear u .. Bhai ..

[@vibhu717]

As Hindi Comedian I like so much ZAKIR KHAN SIR❤ As English Lang Comedian I like too much MAX AMINI Sir❤ This Duo I can't expected really 🎉

[@AnuDubey1]

If you want to take pride in your country and culture, Zakir is showing us all an inspirational alternative. Nationalism isn’t defined by subscribing to a specific ideology and being loud and obnoxious and offensive. Who can’t hear the love of his country in all that he has talked about? Huge respect!

[@poojag5919]

Max and Zakir under the same roof!! Having a podcast together!! Who on earth could have imagined this... LOVE both of your work! Absolutely amazing.. next up Trevor Noah please

[@kashishbhagria3804]

so true i never could have imagined this

[@ShabbirAliKanchwala]

Here for Zakir.. no clue who is max.. and i am from Pakistan.. the way Zakir said “I would have fixed that lady” and this is the decade of Indians.., I completely agree to it

[@uberawlaa1056]

Hey! Fellow Pakistani ❤. Love from Lahore

[@RaviSharma-jq1bi]

Yes bro, this decade this century belongs to Indians and this sub continent to be more accurate

[@uberawlaa1056]

@@RaviSharma-jq1bi I agree bro. Chill. Gimme visa I wanna meet Samay Raina

[@rayzimmerman6740]

@@RaviSharma-jq1bi very generous of you to be inclusive. Love it!!

[@akshayshetty5548]

True Ravi...it belongs to asia

[@SweetSourPickle]

I remember an incident where I was sitting in the airport waiting area with my luggage. An older white woman, who seemed very twitchy and kept jogging up and down the stairs, came near me. She looked at me, kicked my bag, and gestured for me to move it away. I felt extremely embarrassed, thinking everyone was watching me, and I went numb. I'm not sure if it was a racist encounter, but it left me feeling very uncomfortable and uncertain.

[@gauravratan884]

Kudos Max! You got the guy to open his heart and talk so vividly. Zakir Khan is MAGIC! For people who speak HINDI...his words are MAGIC!

[@jayrana4286]

Zakir Khan is a comedian like no other....so glad I found him. He has made life so much more bearable.

[@arbabkhanaviator]

Zakir Khan doing an English podcast is something. Another 2024 unpredictable 😅

[@xeevirus]

Lol

[@naveenaniruddha2809]

He used ‘realm’! Maan gaye!

[@rayzimmerman6740]

@@naveenaniruddha2809 nice spot. he followed it up with "lucky of us" though....

[@chadd498]

​@@naveenaniruddha2809i knw right I noticed that 😂😂 he has been working on his English

[@sghoshdastidar376]

A crossover i really didnt expect! Been following from India for a very long time!

[@abhishekmishra-yz7tx]

Wow, it's like Avengers of the comedy universe assembling together. Really looking forward to Max performing in India!!

[@86jaspalsingh]

In my head, it felt like.. Zakir bhai will now start speaking in Hindi.. So used to listening him in Hindi

[@anonymous-fn5ey]

46:50 the way he dropped this pronunciation thing ..how dialects are not funny and how it can not define your education.. Kudos to you Literally clapped for a few seconds❤

[@zaffer6833]

I am from India and Bharath…i watch both of them🎉 kudos

[@AzharKhanKM]

You left Hindustan

[@bishaldas7221]

I just clicked this video just for Zakir khan... He's really amazing to listen to... I mean his story telling skill is superb

[@niyatisinghal2851]

"I need to get the emotion right, that's where the Magic happens" loved this line by Zakir. Love You Zakir

[@kazmisisterz51214]

it’s so great that you can talk whatever you feeeel to and just be yourself and still so so so considerate and although famous .. that’s what I love about you guys .. no show off no in human sort of attitude yet just the way you guys are .. so natural so nice .. great to have people like you in this world who don’t have to make others feel down just to be on the top .. God bless you guys ❤❤❤

[@nasserchanani9134]

Good to see you Max on Wild Truth again. Thank you very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shayanahmad6234]

I watched whole podcast and then that's my 6th podcast of Zakir Khan an hour's long just listening to him is blessing ❤

[@ririroyalton4565]

This is the authenticity the world needs to see. Thank you! 🙏 May you both be abundant and successful and as you rise you continue to share your light 🦋

[@swetagarg6482]

For the years that I have been following him, it's just so so wonderful to see the growth that he has made both personally and professionally.Its just commendable how greatly he phrased the proverbs that he used making them understandable for the new audience that will be listening to him. One of the greatest in today's time for a reason.Wishing you even more of the success that you already have.❤️

[@rekhakurup]

two favorite comedians meeting. Just yesterday my sister and I were talking about both of you specifically and your styles ... So absolutely a delight to see you together

[@RaviSharma-jq1bi]

Thanks Max for doing this, it was an absolute pleasure to see both my favs together

[@RamKumar-gy9nb]

Excellent.... Was great seeing both of you together. Thank you very much for making us feel good and happy. God bless you guys

[@KodiMasti]

This is the best collab that no one expected!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RahulDhana-tn4mi]

Who came to watch' zakir

[@Originals_by_Adi]

Toh bc or kiska podcast horaa? Chutiya hai kya

[@kshitijatomar6259]

They weren't kidding when they said they would have deep and enlightening conversations! I learned so much from this and felt heard without even being there by the points mentioned and discussed by Zakir or Max. Be it about how making fun of one's dialect or pronunciation isn't funny or the cultural richness and so on... Wow! This is a podcast more people should listen to. It's an eye-opener and captivating.👏🏼

[@poojamalhotra7640]

Omg.....both my favorites. I love Max amini's wittiness & intelligence and zakir's depth and his knowledge. Uffffff.....what a wonderful podcast.

[@Not_Deb]

Where are the people who always cry about Muslims being mistreated in India? The whole of India(Bharat) loves him and that's why he is where he is today!!

[@user-jt1ye3fb8y]

All love gonna turn into hate when he give his personal view .

[@ra5hid101]

That is just whataboutism , love towards someone does not justifies the atrocities towards others.

[@harshbedmutha3786]

Where are you when the same people that love him mistreat muslims

[@asishankam6552]

He is not Muslim he is human

[@firdous6310]

So for you who ever is muslim is not a human ? Plz remove this shit from your ectopic brain ​@@asishankam6552

[@manpreetkaur-ve6rr]

Such a beautiful collab … amazing to see Zakir Khan 😊

[@kaisekahuki]

The best podcast I heard of Zakir khan may be because he talked so gracefully about India

[@mickey0101]

OMG 😳 my both favourite at 1 place !! This is wow !! Just wow love you both ❤️

[@Priyanka_270]

Why don't we have more people like Zakir Khan Sir in India❤

[@Rabil390]

I have been waiting for a new podcast for a long time, I need to free up my time to see and listen to this podcast.

[@varunkumarduragannavar5956]

Proud to see Indians shining everywhere...big fan zak bhai...been consuming max comedy lately and was shocked to see zak bhai here.... true talent meets true talent 😊

[@yashkaturi]

How the F did I miss Max and Zakir’s podcast? Man I’ve been living under a rock

[@sujaychore7630]

Not the collab I ever envisioned! Love both your work!

[@pahadimafia27]

May be we have dark compaction but .. Indians have golden heart ❤️ love from India 🇮🇳

[@josun1679]

omg is this for real! Max and Zakir in same video. got me into tears. Lol!

[@smi14172]

I can't say what I like to hear more Zakir's stand up or normal conversation.. ❤❤❤

[@aakhyarastogi7490]

Seeing him reach heights, reaching skies shows to keep trusting the magic and the hardwork!!🎉

[@theguidanceacademy6166]

Max you are really privileged to have Zakir Khan

[@pushpendrajput29]

The Duo we didnt expected 🤯❤️‍🔥♥️..max im ur big fan want a vip seat 😂..

[@AMITKULHARI-px6qn]

Thank you for having him Max. Love from India. Absolutely loved the conversation

[@nidar1812]

How delightful it is to see both together

[@AbhishekKumar-dn4px]

@ZakirKhan bhai, english me bhi deep conversation kar lete ho, excellent!!

[@pallaviparida6820]

The way zakir speaks English.. I can listen to it all day long. #yahan_mein_pighal_gayi

[@nahidsyyed906]

😂😂

[@JagsRaina]

Talking about Indians. Talking about sikhs, our cultures.. Blown away.. ❤❤ Thank you Max, From Proud Indian Sikh ❤

[@avindd6311]

Wonderful collaboration ❤❤ Little shocked bcoz never thought about it... that I will see you guys in one screen. So its nice to see u together 👌

[@nawazfateh4814]

Funny I'm a huge fan of zakir and few month back I watched max few videos start liking him two legend together love from balochistan

[@rajachettri469]

Sakth Londa meets Maxx Today I have learned so many life lessons ... Thank you both 🙏❤

[@shreydee14]

Aaaah my two favorite comedians on a podcast!!

[@Just_me091]

Happy to see both of you ❤

[@Naawriya]

Love from India

[@mayureshkulkarni5664]

Zakir Khan is a great philosopher modern world who uses comedy as a tool to tell his philosophy and I feel lucky to be in this era.

[@loveraj9820]

Agree

[@thomasraju5646]

I am so happy to see you and Zakir Bhai❤❤

[@richachaturvedi2190]

Two of my fav people from the world of comedy!! So good to see you both in the same frame and looking forward to seeing you both work together.

[@ritikthorat]

This guy has a PhD in Life and comedy loads of Love ZAKIR BHAI❤❤❤❤

[@gauravpatilg]

Love for Zakir transcends borders, religion, states, class. Most loved comedian from India

[@rayzimmerman6740]

That would be Kunal Kamra

[@gauravpatilg]

@@rayzimmerman6740 who's he?

[@nikhilreddy8550]

​@@rayzimmerman6740He is just a disgruntled idiot. Zakir on the other hand is wonderful.

[@chintanjoshi7237]

A duo I never imagined.... This is so good

[@armanraza9833]

Great to hear u guys

[@Khalis_Times]

Thanks Max, its good to see you guys together, there are so many great indian comics who deserve platforms like this. We as indo americans would love to see the both side artists sharing each other's stages. You guys really help people to understand your respective cultures, politics and lot more and not just jokes. Its beyond laughs for us.

[@jacobinn]

Both of ur incredible Zakir❤ Max😂❤

[@pushpendragaur]

Awesome, meaningful and fantastic conversation, really loved it ❤

[@dipakkakad9791]

love the bromance.. straight outa the heart to the soul

[@fullmoon7741]

Max sounds like a South Delhi girl when he calls him Zakirrrrr 😂 Love these 2 men 🥰

[@mayankgupta2543]

Max is that kind of person who constantly gives the vibe of “that’s absolutely right” on the outside and “fucking bullshit” on the inside. You only pray he does say that on your face.

[@chinmayjain3897]

I am from india its great to see zakir doing international shows

[@AyaanKhan-tb2ot]

I saw a side of Zakir that I didn’t knew existed; Bhai is actually so nuanced and articulate 😊

[@errorless-cb4jp]

Wait ! WTF 😂❤❤

[@merajahmed977]

My favourite comedians in one frame. Just missing Abhishek Upmanyu

[@capt_rt9428]

It's been a year that I remember watching something so profound and deep. Thanks Max for being the best host. Thanks Zakir for being brutally honest and loving as always ❤️

[@bewa_kooff2215]

One of the most viewed podcast on maxamini, more power to you guys and always loved both of your works and always appreciate your words, and love you for giving some great content and looking ahead to next podcast max❤

[@samcr7minz73]

This is Indian decade 😎😎

[@Not_Deb]

*century

[@anmol_pandey14444]

get out out of your fantasy World.

[@jalebifafda4927]

Zakir’s supremacy 🙌🙌

[@PA_YT]

Oh this is brilliant. Love these guys together.

[@techopinion2947]

Unexpected collaboration ...love you both ❤❤❤

[@Entertaiiiinment]

Hammari English or aachi hojagi agar essa collaboration hoga to😂😂😅😅

[@tameemneda3214]

Zakir’s fan from Afghanistan ❤️

[@chetanatrifunzzz]

Good to see max and zakir together❤❤❤ and thanks for making zakir speak so much that now immense number of people knowing more about india

[@chintugurbani]

Wow, that's incredible! 2024 is full of surprises.

[@mohanty2621]

Why are you guys wearing headphones?

[@stupidgammer9131]

Good question

[@tinashubhamoorty]

😂😂😂.... Good one

[@kushaljain3767]

They are listening to ASMR, it helps podcasters in getting in the flow.

[@motorenthusiast6110]

They tryna avoid your question

[@AnuragGupta-nl4dd]

Max Amini - my favorite comedian for English comedy Zakir Khan - my favorite comedian for Hindi comedy

[@darkheaven6133]

never thought i could see both of them together even though not in one stage but i am happy❤

[@indianbeast1751]

Both are so great comedians, I love watching both of you.