About Miqdaad Dohadwala
Miqdaad Dohadwala is a stand-up comedian, producer and digital marketer from Mumbai who moved to Dubai to work in digital marketing at an advertising agency in Dubai Media City. Based in the city since 2014, he became one of Dubai's leading comedians and founded Mad Cat Comedy, which grew from a small independent show into the most active stand-up comedy platform in the UAE, running weekly shows, open mics and special events that mix local talent with international headliners. He also co-founded VDesi Laughs, a comedy collective promoting South Asian comics in the region. His one-hour solo special, "Log Kya Kahenge," was shortlisted at the 2017 Masala Awards as one of the year's best live desi events. Dohadwala was also invited to perform on the first season of "Comicstaan" on Amazon Prime Video in India, where he presented his best five minutes of material for the platform. He continues to perform stand-up and produce comedy shows across the UAE, including his 2024 solo special "Inertia" at Canopy by Hilton in Dubai's Al Seef district.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Miqdaad Dohadwala from?
Miqdaad Dohadwala is a stand-up comedian, producer and digital marketer from Mumbai who has been based in Dubai since 2014.
Why did Miqdaad Dohadwala move to Dubai?
He moved to Dubai to work in digital marketing at an advertising agency in Dubai Media City.
What is Mad Cat Comedy?
Mad Cat Comedy is the platform Miqdaad Dohadwala founded. It grew from a small independent show into the most active stand-up platform in the UAE, with weekly shows, open mics and special events mixing local talent with international headliners.
What is VDesi Laughs?
VDesi Laughs is a comedy collective, co-founded by Dohadwala, that promotes South Asian comics in the region.
What solo specials has Miqdaad Dohadwala done?
His one-hour special Log Kya Kahenge was shortlisted at the 2017 Masala Awards among the best live desi events of the year, and in 2024 he staged the solo special Inertia at Canopy by Hilton in the Al Seef district of Dubai.
Was Miqdaad Dohadwala on Comicstaan?
Yes. He was invited to the first season of Comicstaan on Amazon Prime Video in India, where he presented his best five minutes of material.
