Atul Khatri

Atul Khatri was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He attended St. Theresa’s Boys High School and earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from TSEC, University of Mumbai. He furthered his education with a certificate in Business Administration from the Alliance Manchester Business School in Manchester, England. Following his studies, Khatri managed his family’s computer business, Kaytek Computer Services Private Limited, as its Chief Executive Officer. At the age of 43, seeking a change from his business career, he ventured into comedy after being encouraged by his wife. He began by sharing jokes on Facebook, which eventually led to his career as a stand-up comedian.

Khatri gained recognition after winning the “CEO’s Got Talent Season 1” competition by FremantleMedia. His comedic style is characterized by observational humor, political satire, and clean comedy, often addressing topics such as Bollywood, Indian culture, human behavior, current events, and social issues. He performs at various venues including The Comedy Store and the Canvas Laugh Factory. His performances have extended internationally, notably as the only Indian comedian to perform at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival in September 2014. He has completed over 400 comedy shows, along with appearing in television advertisements and creating YouTube videos.

In 2012, Khatri became a member of East India Comedy (EIC), a prominent comedy group founded by Sorabh Pant. He was also a finalist at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival held in Delhi in 2012. After several years with EIC, Khatri, along with Sorabh Pant, decided to leave the group in 2017 to pursue individual careers. He continues to tour with new shows, such as “Well-Trained,” and remains an active figure in the Indian comedy scene.