Comicstaan Winners May 2026

Absurdist, musical, and meta. Samay doesn't tell jokes; he builds weird worlds. His bit about "Pizza delivery vs. Domino's tracking" is now legendary.

But who actually took home the trophy? And where are they now? comicstaan winners

Nishant remains a cult favorite. While he didn’t chase mainstream Bollywood fame, his YouTube special "Nishant Suri: Aisi Taisi Democracy" and his tour "Comedy for Moms" have solidified him as a writer’s comic. He’s the winner hardcore comedy nerds brag about discovering first. Season 2 (2019): The Absurdist Storyteller – Samay Raina Season 2 changed the game. While many expected a traditional "setup-punchline" winner, the crown went to Samay Raina , a former engineer from Jammu who brought chaos, guitar riffs, and deadpan logic to the stage. Absurdist, musical, and meta

If you’ve ever scrolled through Amazon Prime Video looking for a laugh, chances are you’ve landed on Comicstaan . The show, judged by India’s comedy elite (think Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Neeti Palta, and Zakir Khan), has become the definitive launching pad for the next generation of Indian stand-up. Domino's tracking" is now legendary

Let’s break down the winners of Comicstaan Season 1, 2, and 3—and why these names are now headlining your favorite YouTube channels and live shows. When the first season aired, the competition was fierce. Contestants like Aakash Gupta and Rahul Dua became fan favorites, but it was Nishant Suri who walked away with the ₹1 million prize.

Are you Team Samay’s chaos, or do you prefer Nishant’s calm roast of reality? Let us know in the comments. Did we miss your favorite contestant? Check out our deep dive into the best Comicstaan auditions that never made it to the finals!

Samay exploded post- Comicstaan . He became the unofficial king of Indian chess streaming (during the 2021 chess boom) and runs India’s biggest live comedy/roast battles ( E-Summit ). He is arguably the most commercially successful winner to date, though his edgy, "no-filter" style keeps him in the headlines. Season 3 (2022): The Relatable Everyman – Anirban Dasgupta After a pandemic hiatus, Comicstaan returned with Season 3. This time, the judges (including Sumukhi Suresh and Abish Mathew) crowned Anirban Dasgupta .