Nishat Eqbal

Nishat Eqbal is an Indian stand-up comedian from Kolkata who made his first appearance at an open mic held at a small cafe called Mocha. He has since performed regularly at comedy clubs in Kolkata as well as in Mumbai and Bangalore, and was chosen to open the Kolkata Comedy Festival. His stand-up material spans sharp political commentary alongside lighter, relatable anecdotes, including a set titled 'Muslim Things' that draws on his own background and experience. His first YouTube upload of a stand-up set went on to attract more than 300,000 views, helping establish him as a recognisable name in the city's growing comedy circuit. He performs and posts comedy content under the handle 'mullantop' and is represented by a talent booking agency for stand-up event bookings.