Urooj Ashfaq
Indian comedian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Urooj Ashfaq is a Mumbai-based comedian, writer and actor. She won the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023.
Urooj Ashfaq | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Awards | Best Newcomer, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 |
Early life and education
Ashfaq was born in Dubai, moving to Mumbai at the age of 12.[1] She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.[2] She went to Jai Hind College, Mumbai.[3]
Career
Ashfaq started performing in stand up comedy in 2016, the age of 21.[4][5] In interview she has stated that her comedy heroes include "Sarah Silverman, Bridget Christie, Josie Long, Mindy Kaling, Bill Burr, James Acaster, Stewart Lee, Norm Macdonald, [and] Aparna Nancherla."[6]
In 2017 she was a contestant and finalist on the television channel TLC's show Queens of Comedy.[7][8]
In 2023, she was part of a group of comedians brought to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by London's Soho Theatre.[9][10] Whilst there, Ashfaq won the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for her show Oh No!,[5] the first person of South Asian heritage to win since Arj Barker in 1997,[11][4] and the first India-based artist to ever win the award.[12] The show was Ashfaq's first experience of performing in the UK, with a run at Soho Theatre in London earlier in 2023.[13][14]
Awards
- Best Newcomer, Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023[15]
References
External links
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