Haris Khan (comedian)
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| Haris Khan | |
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| Birth name | Haris Khan |
| Born | 17 January 1989 Karachi, Pakistan |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
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| Website | www |
Haris Khan (born 17 January 1989) is a Canadian comedian.[1][2] Over the years, he has become known for his ethnically diverse humour, and for his charitable works.[3]
Early life
[edit]Khan was born in Pakistan, raised in the Middle East and moved to Canada when he was a teenager. Ever since debuting on the comedy stage in 2010, Haris Khan has performed throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.[4]
Career
[edit]Khan's first solo International tour (Haris Khan & Friends Tour), had sold out shows in Canada, USA, Oman, Pakistan and UAE. He represented Canada Internationally. He is among the few of non-Aboriginal comedians who had performed on First Nation reserves in Canada.[5]
Notable performances
[edit]Haris acted in the TV show Little Mosque on The Prairies and few others shows.
Others
[edit]In additional to performing as a stand-up comedian, Khan had organized fundraisers events and campaigns to support charitable organizations in Canada.
Comedic style
[edit]Haris's stand-up performances feature ethnic humour to highlight ideas, beliefs or stereotypes about racial or ethnic groups. He often refers to his own experiences growing up in a Pakistani Canadian family.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Haris lives in Regina, Saskatchewan. Both of his parents died due to COVID19 outside of Saskatchewan.[7] On Jan.15, two days before Khan's birthday, his dad passed away in hospital.[8] Khan began project to feed others during Ramadan in honour of his late father[9][10]
Education
[edit]Khan had graduated from University of Regina with a bachelor of science degree. While studying at the university he served as the elected vice president of external affairs and later as the president & CEO of the University of Regina Student Union.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "5 Minutes with Haris Khan: The Canadian comic talks about his rise from class clown to touring performer". The National. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "From Canada to Pakistan: Haris Khan cracks people up for a cause". 9 December 2014.
- ^ CBC Saskatoon Comedian Haris Khan, retrieved 22 May 2021
- ^ Raza, Ahsan (9 December 2014). "From Canada to Pakistan: Haris Khan cracks people up for a cause". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Regina International Film Festival". www.riffa.ca. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Kotzer, Madeline. "Sask. comedian Haris Khan hosts multi-faith talk and stand-up show". CBC.
- ^ "پاکستانی نوجوان جو والدین کی کورونا سے ہلاکت کا غم دوسروں کی مدد کر کے ہلکا کر رہا ہے". BBC News اردو (in Urdu). Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Média, Bell (26 April 2021). "'We all became orphans': Regina man loses both parents to COVID-19 within 3 months". www.iheartradio.ca. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Whitfield, Janani. "Regina man who lost parents to COVID-19 channels grief into food drive supporting hundreds". CBC Canada.
- ^ "Comedian Haris Khan jokes across the world". The Carillon. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Regina News | Local Breaking | CTV News Regina". regina.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian comedians
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian Internet celebrities
- Canadian male comedians
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male radio actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Canadian stand-up comedians
- Comedians from Karachi
- Comedians from Saskatchewan
- Pakistani emigrants to Canada
- Male actors from Karachi
- Male actors from Regina, Saskatchewan
- University of Regina alumni
- 1989 births