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Amit Tandon

Amit Tandon is an Indian stand-up comedian, writer, and host renowned for his clean, observational humor centered on family life and marriage, earning him the nickname "The Married Guy." Born in 1975 in Patiala, Punjab, he is married to Sonal since 2002 and has two children, son Amal (born 2004) and daughter Sanvi (born 2006). Tandon pursued higher education in engineering and business, earning a mechanical engineering degree from Government Engineering College in in 1997 and an MBA from . After graduating, he worked in the before co-founding an consultancy firm with his wife in 2006, which he ran successfully until 2017. He began performing as a in 2009, drawing from personal and corporate experiences, and transitioned to it full-time in 2017 after his videos went viral, amassing over 200 million views. Tandon has since performed more than 2,000 live shows across 30 countries, including the , , , and , often in corporate settings. His breakthrough came with the 2020 special Family Tandoncies, the first Hindi-language solo on the platform, which topped charts in for 15 days. He has also appeared in 's Comedy Premium League, hosted the TV show India for 126 episodes on , and created content like the series Chalo Koi Baat Nahin and the podcast Andar Ki Baat, which reached the top 10. Additionally, Tandon co-hosts the podcast Chaar Yaar and served as an IPL 2021 commentator on Hotstar.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Amit Tandon was born on 14 December 1975 in , . At the age of two, he moved to with his parents, Subhash Chander Tandon and Veena Tandon, and his elder brother . Tandon has described himself as a shy during his childhood.

Formal education

Tandon completed his schooling at Hansraj Model School in . He earned a B.Tech degree in mechanical engineering from Government Engineering College in in 1997. He later obtained an MBA in marketing and systems from in 2000.

Career

Stand-up comedy

Amit Tandon began performing as a hobby in 2009 while running his consultancy firm. His debut show in received a poor response, but he persisted, opening for other comedians for three years without billing. By 2012, he started gaining traction through corporate performances, focusing on observational humor about family, marriage, and millennial life. In 2017, after his videos went viral with over 200 million views, Tandon transitioned to comedy full-time, closing his business. As of 2025, Tandon has performed over 2,000 shows across 30 countries, including the , , , , and , often in corporate and international settings. His clean, relatable style earned him the nickname "The Married Guy." Breakthroughs include his appearance in 's Comedians of the World (January 1, 2019), the first Hindi segment in the series, and his solo special Family Tandoncies (February 28, 2020), the first Hindi-language solo stand-up on , which topped India's charts for 15 days. He also featured in 's Comedy Premium League (2020).

Television and hosting

Tandon hosted the late-night family show Good Night India on from January 31, 2022, for 126 episodes, co-hosted with , blending sketches and celebrity interviews. The show was extended by 24 episodes due to popularity. He created and wrote the series Chalo Koi Baat Nahin (2021), a about everyday frustrations. Additionally, Tandon served as a commentator for IPL 2021 on Hotstar.

Podcasts and digital media

Tandon co-hosts the YouTube podcast Chaar Yaar (since 2020), discussing life and humor with friends. His Spotify podcast Andar Ki Baat (launched 2022) reached the top 10 in , offering insights on relationships and parenting. He continues to release videos and specials on YouTube, amassing over 250 million views across as of 2025. Tandon also hosted the radio show Saanu Kee on Radio .

Personal life

Marriage to Sonal Gera Tandon

Amit Tandon married Sonal Gera in 2002 through an . The couple co-founded an consultancy firm in 2006, which Sonal joined after Tandon bought out his initial partner in 2008. The business grew significantly, employing 45–50 people by 2010. Tandon often incorporates observations from their into his clean, family-oriented .

Children and family dynamics

Tandon and his wife have two children: son Amal, born in 2004, and daughter Sanvi, born in 2006. Both children are teenagers as of 2023 and study outside India. Tandon has described his family as a source of joy and material for his routines, emphasizing quality time despite his travel schedule. He aims to be a supportive parent, encouraging his children's passions without academic pressure, and draws humor from everyday interactions, such as teenage independence and sibling dynamics. These themes feature prominently in his 2020 Netflix special Family Tandoncies.

Works

Films

Amit Tandon has no documented roles in feature films as of November 2025.

Stand-up comedy specials

Tandon's breakthrough in stand-up comedy came with his solo special Amit Tandon: Family Tandoncies, released on Netflix on February 14, 2020. It was the first Hindi-language solo stand-up comedy special on the platform and topped charts in India for 15 days. The special focuses on observational humor about family life, marriage, and parenting. He also appeared in the series Comedians of the World (2019), representing Indian comedy in the compilation. Additionally, Tandon has released stand-up content on , including the series Masala Sandwich (2025), featuring episodes on topics like and family dynamics.

Television appearances

Tandon hosted the late-night family comedy show Good Night India on from 2022, co-hosted with , for 126 episodes. The show featured stand-up performances and sketches, airing weeknights at 10:30 PM. In 2021, he served as a commentator for IPL matches on Hotstar, contributing to the platform's programming with humorous insights. He appeared as a contestant in Comedy Premium League on in 2021, showcasing his stand-up skills in a competitive format.

Web series

Tandon created and wrote the sketch comedy series Chalo Koi Baat Nahin on , released in August 2021. Co-created with Gursimran Khamba, the six-episode show satirizes everyday issues, hosted by and . He featured in the comedy web series Humorously Yours (2016) on , appearing alongside other Indian comedians in episodic sketches.

Podcasts

Tandon hosts Andar Ki Baat, a Spotify Original podcast launched around 2020, featuring conversations on personal and observational topics. It reached the top 10 on in . He co-hosts the podcast Chaar Yaar (since 2023), with rotating guests discussing life, relationships, and humor. As of November 2025, it has over 15 episodes, including recent ones on school days and fitness trends.

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