Mann Pasand

Zakir is mind blowing when you see a live performance. There is never a dull moment in those appearances. When it comes to Amazon and other recorded appearances there is more emphasis on the acting part than the content per se. The acting also is great but we watch him more for the content. He is still very funny most of the times in this show but lacks that Zakir level many a times. Maybe he holds back the best for live shows. Not sure. But we love him for the fun he has always gives us. I am sure he will come back with many more amazing performances and he is not just a standup artist but another league all together. All the best Zaaakkirrrr!

Zakhir is very talented. His earlier 2 on prime were outstanding. The way he narrates, keeps his audience hooked and invested. This time he lacks the same... There's lack of connection, missing of emotion in his narration which he generally there when he narrates. This time he himself doesn't seem confident about his content as he presents it. It's good in bits and pieces. Expected a lot maybe. Happens.. Expect his comeback soon. He seemed lost this time. Seemed forceful in some of the portions as if he knew the jokes won't land. Missed the charm and aura he carries in his acts. Good luck zakhir. Long way toh go.

This moment has been bubbling under the surface for a long time now. Its been hiding in plain sight ever since the first stand-up special came out after being viral on social media. That being an emotional hack doesn't translate to good stand up comedy. A viral youtube sensation that has been making a fool out of people instead of making them laugh. Everyone has been made an emotional fool by telling Bollywoodiya storiyan instead of telling jokes to actually make the audience laugh. The trope to emotionally guilt people into cheers and applause for the stand up stands exposed. Apart from a couple of jokes, the unnecessary wait for an applause seems desperate and not worth the viewers time.

Zakir is on fire like always. He never fails to connect with your emotions and childhood memories. He brought back the teenhood bakchodi of young boys. At some point or another you will find yourself in his story. Loved it.

Zakir is on fire like always. He never fails to connect with your emotions and childhood memories. He brought back the teenhood bakchodi of young boys. At some point or another you will find yourself in his story. Loved it.

Zakir is on fire like always. He never fails to connect with your emotions and childhood memories. He brought back the teenhood bakchodi of young boys. At some point or another you will find yourself in his story. Loved it.

As a devoted fan of Zakir Khan's humor, watching "Mann Pasand" was an eagerly awaited experience that, unfortunately, ended in disappointment. Khan's signature witty jokes were replaced by a series of lame attempts that fell flat, lacking the usual cleverness we've come to love.

What's more disheartening is the departure from Khan's storytelling prowess. Instead of his usual knack for turning everyday incidents into comedic gold, the show featured what sounded like fabricated stories, lacking the genuine charm that makes his performances memorable.

Adding to the letdown, the set was devoid of punchlines. Khan seemed to abandon his well-honed comedic timing, leaving the audience with a scripted monologue rather than the laughter-inducing experience we anticipated. The suspicion of strategically placed laughter in the audience further detracted from the authenticity of the show.

In a first for me, I left a Zakir Khan show halfway through, a decision made with a heavy heart. "Mann Pasand Set" failed to meet the high standards set by this comedy maestro, leaving fans longing for the genuine laughs and relatable humor that define Zakir Khan's best performances.