Funny Zakir KhanThe last game in Mumbai before a short tour break was a memorable moment when his father, legendary cricketer Ustad Ismail Khan, took to the field to make a surprise appearance, reducing the audience and Zakir himself to tears on Father’s Day.
The moment that stopped Zakir Khan’s show
The surprise took place at the SVP Dome Stadium during the Mumbai tour of Zakir Khan’s ‘Papa Yaar’. Just before closing time, Ustad Ismail Khan walked on stage and performed on the sitar, a moment no one saw coming. Zakir, who appeared to be in shock, hugged his father on stage as the crowd erupted into loud cheers and applause.The footage of the evening quickly went viral on social media, with fans calling it one of the most heartfelt moments to come out of the comedy in recent years.
Fans react with enthusiasm online
The Internet responded quickly. Another fan wrote, “There is nothing wrong with Zakir’s father playing the sitar at his last show on Father’s Day.” Another user added, “Mohabbat…pita ji ko gale lagena.” Another Instagram post said, “Khan saab aur unka beta.”Several fans also expressed the deep meaning of the moment. One wrote, “Thank you, Zakir Khan, for introducing the man behind all the stories.” Another said, “Zakir Khan lives the Papa Kehte Hain moment every kid dreams of.” Perhaps the most interesting comment came from a user who wrote, “The biggest show today was not Zakir Khan himself…”
What is the journey of ‘Papa Yaar’?
‘Papa Yaar’ is one of Zakir Khan’s solo projects, a stand-up comedy that is built around father-son relationships, everyday family situations, and issues that resonate deeply with the Indian public. The signature moment of the tour was that Zakir closed each show by playing his father’s decade-old video, a segment that always left the audience in awe.
Zakir Khan has stepped back from the tour
The Mumbai show marks a major break in Zakir’s show tour. At a recent show in Hyderabad, he revealed his plans to step back and stop touring for three to five years, possibly until 2030, to focus on his mental and physical health. His father’s surprise appearance made for a happy and fitting farewell on the field, for now.