Zakir Khan hospitalised: Comedian seen in robe making victory sign; fans wish him speedy recovery

Popular stand-up comedian Zakir Khan recently announced that he will be taking a break and is expected to return in 2029, or most likely by 2030. His sudden decision to step away from gigs and stand-ups raised concern among fans, with many speculating that Zakir has serious health issues. However, the comedian debunked social media chatter, assuring that he will be back soon.

On Saturday night, Zakir’s brother, Arbaaz Khan, shared a vlog on his Instagram. In the vlog, Zakir can be seen in a hospital robe, sitting on a hospital bed.

Arbaaz Khan’s Ramadan vlog shows him breaking his fast in the hospital canteen and giving a short tour of the room where Zakir is admitted. The comedian is seen wearing a gown from Lilavati Hospital. The clip shows him spending time with his brother, watching the India vs. England T20 Cricket World Cup match.

After the video went viral, fans immediately began commenting online, inquiring about Zakir’s health. Many expressed concern and wished him a speedy recovery. Some even asked in the comments section what was wrong with him, but his brother did not reply. Many viewers were concerned after noticing Zakir’s weight gain.

A user asked, “Why is Zakir bhai in hospital?” while another wrote, “Aap thik ho (Are you well)? Get well soon before Eid. ❤️ Sending all the healthy vibes your way!!” Many others simply commented, “Get well soon.”

In the vlog, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi can also be seen visiting the comedian at the hospital. It is significant to note that the movie 12th Fail, featuring Vikrant Massey, was inspired by the real-life story of Manoj and Shraddha.

During a show in Hyderabad in January, Zakir had told the audience that he needed to step away from his career for a while. In a message, he wrote, “I am going on a very long break, perhaps until 2028-29, or even until 2030. It will be a break of three, four, or five years, so that I can take care of my health and resolve some other personal matters. Everyone present here is very close to my heart. Your presence means more to me than I could ever imagine, and I will remain eternally grateful to you all. Thank you very much.”

After health-related reports began circulating online, Zakir later addressed the speculation at Spoken Fest, clarifying that the situation had been exaggerated: “The story about my break is that I had a lot of writing work that I hadn’t been able to do for the past six years. My health is not very good, but not too bad. What you’ve read on the Internet is false. All these unnecessary things are just rubbish. The people writing it are also terrible, and on top of that, they mention that a very close family source has confirmed this. My family stays with me, so we see each other’s faces, asking who said anything?”