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Eshaan Akbar

Engage your audience with insightful humor and cultural commentary with Eshaan Akbar, speaker, comedian, writer, and actor.

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Eshaan Akbar, Comedian | Writer, Actor, Podcaster
Eshaan Akbar

Eshaan Akbar

London, United Kingdom

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Eshaan Akbar's biography

At a glance

  • Stand-up Comedian with diverse cultural insights
  • Writer for television and podcasts
  • Actor in Netflix series *Sex Education*
Eshaan Akbar is a multifaceted English comedian, writer, and actor. He has a diverse background of Pakistani and Bangladeshi ancestry. Akbar excelled academically, attending Forest School and later studying Economics, Finance, and Management at Queen Mary University of London. He also holds a master's degree in Global Governance and Public Policy from Birkbeck College. His professional journey includes roles in wealth management, local government, and charities like the British Heart Foundation and Anthony Nolan. Akbar began his comedy career in 2014, performing at open mic nights. He quickly gained recognition, reaching the finals of the So You Think You're Funny competition and Laughing Horse in the same year. He has supported well-known comedians such as Micky Flanagan, Dane Baptiste, and Jason Manford. Akbar's television credits include Live At The Apollo, The Big Asian Stand-Up, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Mock the Week, QI, and Sunday Morning Live. He has contributed to Rob Rinder's Good Year, Bad Year and hosted a Saturday afternoon show on the BBC Asian Network. He is also the host of the award-winning Nine Twenty Nine podcast for Fiverr and the But Where Are You Really From? podcast for the BBC, and co-hosts Shame is Delicious with Darren Harriott. In podcasting, he created Panic Room, an Audible podcast with John Robins and Olga Koch. Akbar serves as a celebrity Ambassador for the Action on Hearing Loss charity and appeared as Principal Lakhani in season four of Sex Education on Netflix. His blend of witty observations and relatable humour, along with his ability to navigate cultural complexities, has established him as a rising star in comedy. Akbar's dedication to his craft and connection with diverse audiences have made him a sought-after comedian, writer, and actor in the UK and beyond.

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Why we recommend booking Eshaan

Book Eshaan Akbar for your next event to experience a unique blend of sharp wit and relatable humour. His diverse background and impressive credentials ensure he connects with audiences, while his extensive experience in comedy and media guarantees an unforgettable performance that will leave everyone laughing and engaged.

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Eshaan Akbar - Sex Education book cover
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Email eshaan.akbar@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Eshaan's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Eshaan Akbar's stage presence like?
Eshaan Akbar performs stand-up comedy drawn from his British-Pakistani-Bangladeshi heritage, using observational material to navigate cultural identity and belonging. His live format is built on personal narrative, translating cross-cultural experience into audience-accessible humour.
What topics does Eshaan Akbar specialise in?
Eshaan Akbar performs stand-up comedy and is suited to corporate, charity, and broadcast events. His headline television credit is Live At The Apollo, supported by appearances on Mock the Week, QI, and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, alongside a recurring role as Principal Lakhani in season four of Sex Education on Netflix.
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