Danish Ali

Danish Ali (Urdu: دانش على‎) is a Pakistani Canadian comedian, actor, and radio personality based in Pakistan.[1][2]

Danish Ali
Born (1983-04-01) April 1, 1983
Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation
  • Comedian
  • Facebook personality
  • Actor
  • Doctor

Career

He is the first Pakistani comedian to be invited on a U.S. Department of State sponsored comedy tour of the United States, performing in venues such as Dartmouth College and the New York Friars Club along with performances in Providence, Rhode Island and Worcester, Massachusetts.[3][4][5]

He wrote and hosted Pakistan's first English language comedy television show, The Real News along with Saad Haroon.[6] He is one of the first comedians to perform in cities across Pakistan in English and is also a member of the improvisational comedy troupe, 'Shark'.[7]

References
  1. Mahmood, Rafay. "For Danish Ali, laughter is the best medicine". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  2. Photo: Ameer Hamza Ahmad. "Hottie of the week: Danish Ali – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  3. "Asian American Writers' Workshop – Happy Controversy: Danish Ali and Ali Gul Pir on Their First US Comedy Tour". Aaww.org. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  4. "Comedians Ali Gul Pir & Danish Ali requested by US Government to spread humorThe Saturday Post – A South Asian Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine". Thesaturdaypost.com. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  5. "Ali Gul Pir US Tour: Saeein ka (US) Tour bhi Saeein!The Saturday Post – A South Asian Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine". Thesaturdaypost.com. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  6. "INSTEP Magazine". Jang.com.pk. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  7. "Shark – Performing Live – All Pakistan Tour!". Danishali.com. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
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