Biography

Neeti Palta is a comedian who brings to the English stand-up comedy scene in India, what it sorely lacks – a female perspective. Her comedy has a universal appeal across borders, cultures, and age groups. Being part of the English comedy scene since its inception in India, she is a homegrown talent who enjoys the reputation of being that cheeky girl. Drawing influences from real life, humans and our innate Indian-ness, Neeti’s comedy is an honest and clean account of her experiences and feelings. She is noted as the best stand-up comic at the Oz Fest and was India’s first stand-up comedian to perform at Melbourne, for the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival 2013. She was ranked #1 on the CNN IBN’s list of ‘Top 20 Indian stand-up comedians to watch out for in 2014’. Neeti has performed for an audience of 30-plus nations at the invitation of the former Under Secretary General of the UN, Dr Shashi Tharoor. Besides, she performed at the Femina Miss India 2014 – Delhi chapter, and also on Prime Rising Stars of Comedy at NDTV Profit. She was also the recipient of the ‘Devi’ award instituted by The New Indian Express Group, to recognize and honour 20 exceptional Indian women who display dynamism and innovation in their work.