Kaustubh Agarwal

Updated: April 28, 2026

Name: Kaustubh Agarwal
Date of Birth: 1998
Origin: Delhi, India
Gender: Male
Height (cm): 168
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Stand-up Comedian, Writer, Sales Manager
Genres: Dark, Blue, Observational Comedy

Biography & Career:
Kaustubh Agarwal is a Delhi-based Indian stand up comedian known for sharp observational humor, dark wit, and candid storytelling. Born and raised in Delhi, the birth place shaped a distinctly middle-class perspective that runs through every set. Details about mother, parents, brother, and family life remain largely private — though the comedian has openly shared that early support from home was limited, with the family initially uncomfortable with the adult nature of the material before eventually making peace with it.

A graduate of Delhi Technological University with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the journey into comedy began during college days in 2016. After graduating, a career in sales and business development followed — but the stage was always calling. As a Kaustubh Agarwal comedian, the sets dive into the quirks of middle-class life, relationships, office culture, and the absurdities of adulthood, performed primarily in Hindi. Shows like "Engineers Don't Cry" and "Desi Childhood Trauma" earned a growing and loyal fanbase. He also co-founded "Wannabe Idiot Techies," an artist conglomerate that organized over 30 live shows for college audiences, and is the writer behind The Pretty Good Roast Show.

With a YouTube channel accumulating over 6 million views, the profile continues to rise rapidly. Upcoming shows are met with strong demand across India, and Kaustubh Agarwal continues to cement a place among the most exciting voices in the new wave of Indian comedy.

Kaustubh Agarwal Stand Up Specials:
Engineers Don't Cry
Desi Childhood Trauma
The Pretty Good Roast Show