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John Cafaro

Halalarious

Butter chicken, big laughs and biryani truth bombs
  • Comedy, Stand-up
  • SoHo Playhouse, West Village
Written by Time Out in partnership with Halalarious
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Time Out says

If you've ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in the real Lala Land (spoiler: it’s not Los Angeles), Tahaa Kahn is here to give you the unfiltered, hysterical lowdown. With his show Halalarious, the only Pakistani comedian who’s actually lived the full-spectrum, global Desi experience is dishing out laughs hotter than your auntie’s biryani.

Born and raised in Pakistan, Tahaa isn’t just another comic with a few immigrant jokes up his sleeve—he’s a walking, talking cultural intersection. He’s lived and worked across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and now the U.S., which basically makes him the comedic equivalent of a diplomatic passport. His comedy is personal, punchy and peppered with enough insight to make you laugh and learn (even if it's against your will).

Expect riffs on butter chicken and samosas that are somehow both relatable and revelatory. And while food is on the menu, it’s really just the appetizer—Tahaa's main course is a spicy blend of lived experience, sharp wit and just enough existential reflection to make you text your parents afterward. His jokes are the kind that sneak up on you, make you cackle and then quietly challenge your worldview while you're still wiping tears from your eyes.

But here’s the twist: Tahaa doesn’t stop at laughter. He’s also the brain behind Comedy for Good, producing charity shows for UNICEF. Because apparently, he’s not content with just slaying on stage—he’s also out here saving the world one punchline at a time.

Halalarious isn’t just a comedy show. It’s an intellectual joyride through identity, culture, diaspora drama and the universal awkwardness of existing. Whether you’re Desi, adjacent or just culturally curious, Tahaa's humor lands every time—smart, snarky and with just the right amount of spice.

In short: come for the laughs, stay for the biryani-fueled epiphanies.

Details

Address
SoHo Playhouse
15 Vandam St
New York
Cross street:
between Sixth Ave and Varick St
Transport:
Subway: C, E to Spring St

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