Harsh Gujral

Harsh Gujral
Born	17 September 1993 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Stand-up comedian
Years active	2017–present
Education	B.Tech (Engineering)
Known for	Crowd work comedy, Shaadi Ke Rasmein, Jo Bolta Hai, Wohi Hota Hai

Harsh Gujral (born 17 September 1993) is an Indian stand-up comedian and entertainer, best known for his observational humor and crowd interaction–based performances. A former software engineer, Gujral transitioned into comedy after working in the corporate IT sector and has since become one of the most popular live comedians in India.

Early life and background

Harsh Gujral was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi family. His father, B. L. Gujral, is a lawyer, and his mother, Savita Gujral, is a homemaker. He grew up with three sisters in a close-knit household.

He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Kanpur, and later earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from Inderprastha Engineering College, Uttar Pradesh. During his student years, he was known for his humorous personality rather than academic distinction.

Corporate career

After graduating, Gujral began his professional career as a database engineer in Noida. He worked with companies such as RateGain, HCL, IBM and TCS. His initial salary was reported to be around ₹13,000 per month.

While working in the IT sector, he was posted in London for a year. Exposure to live stand-up comedy shows abroad sparked his interest in performing comedy.

Entry into stand-up comedy

Upon returning to India, Gujral hosted a corporate event for his workplace, where his performance received positive feedback. Encouraged by the response, he began performing at open-mic nights, particularly at Canvas Laugh Club.

He soon gained attention for his spontaneous crowd work, a style that relies heavily on live interaction rather than scripted material. This approach later became his signature.

Rise to popularity

In 2019, Gujral uploaded his first viral YouTube video, Indian Reality Shows, which crossed one million views within four days. This marked his breakthrough into mainstream recognition.

Some of his most popular YouTube specials include:

• Shaadi Ke Rasmein (2019)
• Kanpur & River Ganga (2020)
• Sasta Vicky Kaushal (2020)

Shaadi Ke Rasmein went on to cross over 20 million views. In 2021, his collaboration with Anubhav Singh Bassi titled Harsh & Bassi Unleashed also gained widespread popularity.

Television and digital presence

In 2021, Gujral appeared as a commentator during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Disney+ Hotstar. He made his television debut with Good Night India on Sony SAB in 2022 and later appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2023.

His live stand-up tour Jo Bolta Hai, Wohi Hota Hai has been performed across India and internationally, including shows in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and Singapore.

Public image and controversies

Harsh Gujral is often humorously referred to as “Sasta Vicky Kaushal” due to his resemblance to the actor. His comedy style focuses on middle-class family life, relationships and regional experiences.

In January 2023, he faced criticism on social media after a video from one of his live shows showed an interaction with a female audience member that some viewers found offensive. Gujral later addressed the backlash publicly.

Personal life

Harsh Gujral is unmarried. He is known to be a fitness enthusiast, a cricket fan and an animal lover. He owns a pet dog named Oreo and has shared his interest in automobiles, including owning a Mahindra Thar.

Legacy

Harsh Gujral represents a new generation of Indian stand-up comedians who transitioned from conventional corporate careers to full-time entertainment. His success highlights the growing acceptance of stand-up comedy as a mainstream profession in India.