Karthik Kumar
Standup Comedian, Director, Writer, Producer

One of the most seasoned and experienced voices in Indian stand-up comedy, Karthik Kumar is seventeen years in the making — and still finding new things to say. With four acclaimed specials behind him and worldwide tours across multiple continents, he now returns with his fifth — Good Timing Ji — a milestone that feels both hard-won and inevitable.
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About Good Timing Ji
In his fifth stand-up comedy special, Good Timing Ji, comedian and actor Karthik Kumar returns with his signature style of sharp, observational storytelling that has made him one of the most distinctive voices in stand-up comedy.
Drawing from 25 years of navigating the unpredictable world of entertainment and the arts, Good Timing Ji is a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the highs, the lows, and everything in between. With wit, warmth, and a lifetime of hard-earned perspective, Karthik tackles one of life’s greatest mysteries — timing. Because sometimes you have it, sometimes you don’t, and most of the time, life doesn’t care either way.
With his trademark blend of self-deprecating humor and razor-sharp insight, Karthik takes audiences on a ride through the beautiful chaos of chasing your passion, bumping into obstacles at every turn, and somehow finding the funny in all of it. Good Timing Ji reminds us that luck isn’t just something that happens to you — it’s something you have to be ready for. And getting ready? Well, that’s the real punchline.
Positive, uplifting, and laugh-out-loud funny, this special is a celebration of resilience, reinvention, and the art of never taking life — or yourself — too seriously.
And psst — if you know Dr. Vijay from Heartbeat, let’s just say there may be a few little insider moments in here just for you.
Good Timing Ji — Because when your moment finally arrives, you’d better have a good punchline ready.
