Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar
- Stand-Up Comedian
- So You Think You’re Funny Finalist
- After Dinner Comedy & Awards Host
Eshaan has appeared on shows such as Live at the Apollo', 'Mock the Week', 'QI' (becoming the first person of Bangladeshi heritage to appear on these shows), 'The Now Show', 'Frankie Boyle’s New World Order', 'The Big Asian Stand Up Night', 'Sunday Morning Live', 'A Pie and a Pint', and many more.
Eshaan can be seen starring as Principal Lakhani in season 4 of Netflix’s hit show, 'Sex Education'.
Eshaan was the voice of Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, and Narendra Modi on 'Spitting Image'. He has hosted his own podcasts including ‘But Where Are You Really From?‘ on BBC Sounds, ‘Panic Room‘ on Audible, and the European award-winning business podcast ‘Nine Twenty Nine‘. He was the host of his own Saturday afternoon radio show on the BBC Asian Network, and 'Newsjack Unplugged' on Radio 4Xtra. He is a regular guest on the Have A Word podcast.
In 2023, he toured the UK with his show, ‘The Pretender’, (“refreshingly funny hour that suggests a big talent in the making ****” The Times). He has performed three sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe – ‘Not for Prophet’ (2017), ‘Prophet Like it’s Hot’ (2018), and ‘Infidel-ity’ (2019) as well as sell out London transfers at the Soho Theatre.
Eshaan supported Micky Flanagan on his recent tour, including 9 sold-out dates the O2 Arena, and has supported a plethora of comedians, including Akaash Singh, Sindhu Vee, Kae Kurd, Adam Rowe, Dan Nightingale, Hal Cruttenden and many others.
Born and raised in East London, he is a Manchester United fan (obviously) and has torn cricketing allegiances – he fails the Tebbit test every time. He has previously dabbled in Bollywood dance choreography
Eshan is one of the funniest Comedians in the country and a brilliant Awards Host. He is the ideal choice for Awards Hosting, Conference Dinners and Comedy Nights. Please contact a Prime Performers Booking Agent on 020 3500 3331 to discuss your requirements.