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Aadar Malik Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth13 October 1987

Age33 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionStand-Up Comedian, Musician, and Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusEngaged

FamilyFather: Abu Malik; Mother: Poonam Malik; Sister: Kasheesh Malik; Uncles: Anu Malik, Daboo Malik; Cousins: Amaal Mallik, Armaan Malik

Aadar Malik Biography

Aadar Malik is an Indian stand-up comedian, musician, actor and singer from Mumbai. Born into a family with deep roots in the music industry, he moved from

Early life and background

Aadar Malik was born on 13 October 1987 in Mumbai and grew up in the same city. He is the son of music director Abu Malik and Poonam Malik, and belongs to a family with several music industry connections, including his uncles Anu Malik and Daboo Malik and cousins Amaal and Armaan Malik. He spent his college years at Mithibai College, where he completed a degree in commerce, and later enrolled in law college but did not finish that program.

Malik has described a mixed religious background in public profiles. He also struggled academically at times during his school years when family circumstances affected his studies. Physically, he stands around 180 cm (5'11") tall and has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Aadar Malik’s professional identity spans comedy, music and acting. He began performing in theatre at about 18 and moved into stand-up and open-mic stages, doing his first open-mic in 2011 at The Comedy Store. By 2014 he was part of the comedy collective Schitzengiggles, performing alongside peers at events across India and abroad. He has appeared on stages and in videos associated with venues and brands such as The Canvas Laugh Club, The Cuckoo Club and The Comedy Store.

On screen, Malik has taken roles in films and web series while also releasing original music and music videos. His film credits include Under the Same Sun (2015), Bratránek Sun (2019) and Comedy Couple (2020). He appeared in television and streaming comedy formats such as Improv All-Stars: Games Night (2018) and LOL—Hasse Toh Phasse (2021), and was featured in the Zomato-sponsored series Race The App in 2019.

Music has been another outlet for his creative work. Malik released several music videos, including She Called Me Bhaiya (2015), Pet Goat (2016), Bh*nch*d Sutta Cancer Ho Gaya (2018), Straight Gay Lesbian Bi (2018) and Break-Up Song (2020). His song Pet Goat was shortlisted for the Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival in London.

Malik’s early days in comedy saw him contribute to popular online comedy channels and sketches; he has been part of videos for channels and shows with names such as BollywoodGandu and GettingSillyWithIt. He has also appeared in advertising campaigns, including spots for Horlicks Nutribar and OkCupid.

Public profile

Aadar Malik’s online presence includes a YouTube channel called The Aadar Guy, which had about 125,000 subscribers as of April 2021. He also runs a travel-focused Instagram account named Roaming Affair where he shares travel photographs with his girlfriend.

He has spoken publicly about his artistic journey, describing how he began as an actor before treating comedy as a career. His comedy material draws on everyday experiences and personal observations, aiming to connect with audiences through relatable situations. Malik plays multiple musical instruments, including guitar, piano and ukulele, and is an animal lover who keeps a pet dog named Genghis Khan.

Personal life and public incidents

Malik’s family includes his sister Kasheesh Malik and his grandparents Anwar Sardaar Malik and Kausar Jahan Malik. He has been reported as engaged to Aparna Bajpaiyee. Public profiles note a transition in diet from non-vegetarian to vegan, and mention habits such as finishing a bottle of water once opened and keeping the television volume on certain numbers.

In 2020 Malik issued an apology after older comic clips circulated online and were perceived by some as offensive to religious sentiments. He stated those videos were several years old and said he regretted any hurt caused.

Latest updates

As of the most recent available information, Malik continues to work across stand-up, music and acting, releasing music videos and appearing in comedy series and films. His creative output includes both stage performances and online content, and he remains active on YouTube and Instagram.
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Recent Work

LOL—Hasse Toh Phasse

Comedy series appearance

2021
Comedy Couple

Film appearance

2020
Break-Up Song

Music video release

2020
Race The App

Featured in Zomato-sponsored series

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Started performing in theatre at age 18
  2. First open-mic in 2011 at The Comedy Store
  3. Member of comedy group Schitzengiggles from 2014
  4. Released multiple music videos including 'Pet Goat', which was shortlisted internationally
  5. Appeared in films, web series and branded content
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aadar Malik born?

13 October 1987

What is Aadar Malik known for?

Stand-Up Comedian, Musician, and Actor

What is Aadar Malik’s marital status?

Engaged