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| '''Born'''<br />
| 17 September 1993<br />Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India<br />
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| '''Nationality'''<br />
| Indian<br />
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| '''Occupation'''<br />
| Stand-up comedian<br />
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| '''Years active'''<br />
| 2017–present<br />
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| '''Education'''<br />
| B.Tech (Engineering)<br />
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| '''Known for'''<br />
| Crowd work comedy, ''Shaadi Ke Rasmein'', ''Jo Bolta Hai, Wohi Hota Hai''<br />
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'''Harsh Gujral''' (born 17 September 1993) is an Indian stand-up comedian and entertainer, best known for his observational humor and crowd interaction–based performances. A former software engineer, Gujral transitioned into comedy after working in the corporate IT sector and has since become one of the most popular live comedians in India.<br />
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== Early life and background ==<br />
Harsh Gujral was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi family. His father, B. L. Gujral, is a lawyer, and his mother, Savita Gujral, is a homemaker. He grew up with three sisters in a close-knit household.<ref>https://www.news18.com/viral/meet-harsh-gujral-whose-journey-from-engineer-to-stand-up-comedian-will-inspire-you-8559190.html</ref><br />
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He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Kanpur, and later earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from Inderprastha Engineering College, Uttar Pradesh. During his student years, he was known for his humorous personality rather than academic distinction.<ref>https://arisetimes.in/entertainment/who-is-harsh-gujral-the-engineer-turned-comedian-making-india-laugh/</ref><br />
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== Corporate career ==<br />
After graduating, Gujral began his professional career as a database engineer in Noida. He worked with companies such as RateGain, HCL, IBM and TCS. His initial salary was reported to be around ₹13,000 per month.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/kaun-banega-crorepati-harsh-gujral-emotional-full-circle-moment-amitabh-bachchan-2818267-2025-11-12</ref><br />
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While working in the IT sector, he was posted in London for a year. Exposure to live stand-up comedy shows abroad sparked his interest in performing comedy.<br />
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== Entry into stand-up comedy ==<br />
Upon returning to India, Gujral hosted a corporate event for his workplace, where his performance received positive feedback. Encouraged by the response, he began performing at open-mic nights, particularly at Canvas Laugh Club.<br />
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He soon gained attention for his spontaneous crowd work, a style that relies heavily on live interaction rather than scripted material. This approach later became his signature.<ref>https://www.news18.com/viral/harsh-gujral-met-ranbir-kapoor-as-engineer-then-comedy-star-after-10-years-video-9616605.html</ref><br />
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== Rise to popularity ==<br />
In 2019, Gujral uploaded his first viral YouTube video, ''Indian Reality Shows'', which crossed one million views within four days. This marked his breakthrough into mainstream recognition.<ref>https://www.impactonnet.com/more-from-impact/bassi-and-harsh-gujral-explore-dubai-in-unexpected-ways-in-new-campaign-11879.html</ref><br />
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Some of his most popular YouTube specials include:<br />
* ''Shaadi Ke Rasmein'' (2019)<br />
* ''Kanpur & River Ganga'' (2020)<br />
* ''Sasta Vicky Kaushal'' (2020)<br />
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''Shaadi Ke Rasmein'' went on to cross over 20 million views. In 2021, his collaboration with Anubhav Singh Bassi titled ''Harsh & Bassi Unleashed'' also gained widespread popularity.<br />
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== Television and digital presence ==<br />
In 2021, Gujral appeared as a commentator during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Disney+ Hotstar. He made his television debut with ''Good Night India'' on Sony SAB in 2022 and later appeared on ''The Kapil Sharma Show'' in 2023.<br />
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His live stand-up tour ''Jo Bolta Hai, Wohi Hota Hai'' has been performed across India and internationally, including shows in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and Singapore.<br />
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== Public image and controversies ==<br />
Harsh Gujral is often humorously referred to as “Sasta Vicky Kaushal” due to his resemblance to the actor. His comedy style focuses on middle-class family life, relationships and regional experiences.<br />
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In January 2023, he faced criticism on social media after a video from one of his live shows showed an interaction with a female audience member that some viewers found offensive. Gujral later addressed the backlash publicly.<br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Harsh Gujral is unmarried. He is known to be a fitness enthusiast, a cricket fan and an animal lover. He owns a pet dog named Oreo and has shared his interest in automobiles, including owning a Mahindra Thar.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Harsh Gujral represents a new generation of Indian stand-up comedians who transitioned from conventional corporate careers to full-time entertainment. His success highlights the growing acceptance of stand-up comedy as a mainstream profession in India.<br />
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