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India’s Regional Comedy Kings: Creators Who Made the Internet Laugh in Every Language
From Marathi satire to Telugu village humour, these creators proved that regional comedy rules Indian internet culture.
India’s funniest internet moments rarely come from one language or one city. They come from dialects, dinner tables, village courtyards, immigrant homes and regional pop culture. Over the years, a powerful wave of regional comedy creators has built massive digital communities by speaking exactly how their audiences live, joke and argue in real life.
Here are five regional comedy powerhouses who didn’t just go viral. They built cultures, fandoms and formats that reshaped Indian digital humour.
1. BhaDiPa
Marathi Comedy Collective That Normalised Smart Satire
Who they are
BhaDiPa, short for Bharatiya Digital Party, is one of India’s earliest and most influential regional digital comedy collectives working primarily in Marathi.
The Beginning
Founded in 2016 by Sarang Sathaye, Anusha Nandakumar and Paula McGlynn, BhaDiPa brought together multiple creative voices to build original Marathi-first content for the internet.
What they post
Their content spans sketch comedy, satire, music parodies, mock interviews and web series. Formats range from quick reels to long-form shows such as Casting Couch with Amey & Nipun and culturally rooted series like Aai ani Me.
Content style
Sharp, self-aware and often politically or culturally observant. BhaDiPa blends urban Marathi humour with social commentary, making their jokes feel intelligent without losing mass appeal.
Scale and reach
- YouTube subscribers: 1.73 million
- Instagram followers: 823K
Public reaction and debates
Some sketches sparked backlash for being edgy, leading to postponed shows and wider conversations around digital content boundaries. Even criticism became part of how BhaDiPa shaped discourse around online comedy standards.
2. Sangtar Singh Sahota
Punjabi Diaspora Humour With Global Reach
Who he is
Sangtar Singh Sahota is a Punjabi-Canadian comedian, YouTuber and actor known for family-centric humour rooted in Punjabi culture and immigrant life.
Background
Raised in a Punjabi household in Canada, Sangtar grew up immersed in cultural quirks that later shaped his comedy. His brother Ikky is a well-known Punjabi music director, reinforcing his creative upbringing.
What he posts
Comedy sketches, parody videos, vlogs and situational humour focused on Punjabi parents, food habits, generational gaps and South Asian family dynamics.
Content style
Warm, observational and culturally specific while remaining universally relatable. His humour resonates deeply with Punjabi audiences in India and abroad.
Scale and reach
- YouTube subscribers: 267K
- Instagram followers: 470K
3. Mukesh ki Comedy
Rajasthani Dialect Humour From Everyday Life
Who he is
Mukesh ki Comedy is a regional digital creator producing comedy skits in Rajasthani dialects.
What he posts
Short-format reels and skits built around family interactions, relatives, village life and community humour.
Content style
Simple, direct and deeply rooted in local speech patterns. His comedy feels like overhearing real conversations rather than scripted jokes.
Cultural role
Mukesh is part of a growing movement of dialect-first creators preserving regional humour while expanding its digital reach.
Scale and reach
- YouTube subscribers: 469K
4. Kiran Dutta
The Face of Bengali Comedy on YouTube
Who he is
Kiran Dutta is the creator behind The Bong Guy and Your Bong Guy, two popular Bengali-language YouTube channels.
Background
Born on 15 July 1995, originally from Rajasthan but based in West Bengal, Kiran began his YouTube journey around 2015 and gained massive traction by 2017.
What he posts
Comedy sketches, roasts, storytelling videos, music content and vlogs that blend Bengali culture with internet humour.
Content style
Fast-paced, witty and culturally sharp. His videos balance regional flavour with themes that resonate beyond Bengal.
Scale and reach
- Total subscribers across channels: approx 4.17 million
Why does he stand out
He is widely recognised as one of the first Bengali YouTubers to achieve true crossover appeal among younger Indian audiences.
5. Milkuri Gangavva
Rural Telugu Comedy With Heart
Who she is
Milkuri Gangavva is a Telugu comedy creator and actress best known for her work with the My Village Show YouTube channel.
Background
Hailing from a rural Telangana background, Gangavva worked as a farm labourer before becoming a viral internet sensation.
What she posts
Comedy sketches depicting village life, traditional settings, everyday struggles and family humour, all delivered in authentic Telugu dialect.
Content style
Warm, grounded and emotionally rich. Her humour often carries empathy, nostalgia and lived experience.
Scale and reach
- YouTube subscribers: 3.14 million
- Instagram followers: 252K
Pop culture impact
Her participation in Bigg Boss Telugu 4 in 2020 significantly expanded her recognition beyond digital platforms.
Why Regional Comedy Keeps Winning
These creators didn’t chase a single national tone. They leaned into language, culture and specificity. By doing so, they built loyal audiences that recognised themselves on screen. In an internet driven by relatability, regional comedy continues to prove that authenticity travels far beyond language barriers.
Which regional creator do you watch the most? And whose jokes feel like home to you?