@ZakirKhan on Hustle Philosophy, Loneliness & Feminine Masculinity |BeAManYaar w. Nikhil Taneja EP 2

On this episode of Be A Man Yaar, comedian Zakir Khan reflects on his childhood, relationships, and his views on the world and comedy. The conversation begins with an opening at 0:00, followed by Zakir introducing himself as India's most loved Launda at 0:45. He then unboxes childhood memories at 1:35, discusses how to get what you want as a child at 2:18, and talks about fitting in with cool kids and understanding comedy at 3:51. At 7:51 he shares his thoughts on 'akelapan', and at 9:53 he talks about the courage to follow his dreams. He reflects on lessons from his father at 14:26, his relationship with his mother at 20:00, and how he balances being a 'Sakht Launda' with vulnerability at 23:15. The episode covers the importance of having a 'Bhai Ki Back' while growing up at 27:42, his view of being a modern‑day Marx and fighting bullies at 31:42, and how to deal with 'haar‑jeet' in life at 36:23. He discusses gender and the power of listening at 38:18, the women in his life at 45:40, fatherhood and being an ideal parent at 47:01, and gives shoutouts to men at 48:02. He shares compliments from men at 49:48, a brave talk moment at 54:39, and previews episode 3 featuring Nakuul Mehta at 55:11.