Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar (2026)
Director: Karan Asnani
Cast: Zakir Khan
Zakir Khan takes you on a nostalgic ride through his growing-up years and the unique connection he treasures with his dad, transforming intimate memories and family moments into comedy that hits right in the feels. Armed with his trademark mix of sharp observational wit, soulful poetry, and raw emotional narrative, he peels back the layers of fatherhood and the beautiful, often unspoken bond between a father and his son.
More About This Film
Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar is a stand-up comedy special built around Zakir Khan's memories of childhood and his relationship with his father. The comedian combines personal anecdotes with stories about how a parent-child relationship can change as both people grow older.
The special balances humor with nostalgia, using family experiences as the basis for observations about adulthood, affection, and the changing role of a father. It is more personal than a conventional stand-up set while retaining Khan's conversational comic style.
- Performed and written by Zakir Khan.
- Released globally on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
- The special draws heavily from Khan's childhood memories.
- Its central subject is the evolving relationship between a father and son.
- Netflix describes the performance as both humorous and heartfelt.
Where to Watch
Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar is available globally through Netflix, subject to regional catalog rules.