Stand-up star Zakir Khan has shocked fans by revealing that he will be taking a break from comedy for a long time after health issues and inherited medical risks forced him to quit the stage after nearly ten years of non-stop touring. The comedian made the revelation at a Papa Yaar tour stop in Hyderabad, where he said to the audience that his break could be as long as three to five years. Zakir said that the matter had been under consideration for a long time, as he was physically exhausted and had to give up the fight.
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Zakir also looked back at the pressure he was putting on himself after he became the first one in his family to become broadly successful. While speaking to Gulf News, he also said that in an attempt to be a role model for future generations, he put work above everything else for years.
However, he currently acknowledges that such a mindset has visibly affected his health. The change reportedly happened during his US tour last year when he realised that it was no longer feasible to combine recovery with professional commitments. After forcibly continuing at top speed for ten years, Zakir realised that he had no choice but to slow down.
Just before his hiatus, Zakir appealed to his fans to come to his last concerts, referring to it as a very special last chapter before he takes the time to heal and reset.
More Details On Zakir KhanEarlier, Zakir went on Instagram and told people that he had been sick for more than a year. He really opened up about the tough side of being a touring artist: having to perform more than once in a day, not getting any sleep, catching early flights, eating at odd times, and having to always living up to people’s expectations. He did say that he was thankful for the fan love, but at the same time, he also made it clear that this kind of life cannot go on forever.
Zakir wanted to keep the show going as he felt that he had given a promise to his audience that he would be there for them. However, medical advice came through, and it was suggested that he should think of himself first if he doesn’t want the situation to get worse. He confessed that it is very tough for him emotionally not to be able to get on the stage, but he has no choice.
This is why the tally of cities he will be visiting in India for his current tour is quite low, and there won’t be any more that will be added to the list. Once he has finished shooting for his next special, Zakir plans to totally unplug and concentrate on getting better.
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