Shaunak Godkhindi: Bio, Comedy Style, and Where to Watch

Who is Shaunak Godkhindi?

Shaunak Godkhindi is a comedian, writer, actor, and designer from Atlanta, Georgia, who is now based in New York City. He is a University of Georgia graduate who previously lived in India and Kuwait before settling in the United States. He has been performing stand-up comedy for over six years, building his reputation on the Atlanta circuit before relocating to New York.

His stand-up has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy, and his set is available on SiriusXM’s Netflix Is a Joke Radio. He has performed at major comedy festivals including SXSW, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival, New South Comedy Fest, and the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival in Minnesota. He has been featured on Adult Swim. He co-creates and hosts the Bodega Run Show on Instagram and TikTok. He performs across the country at clubs, festivals, and colleges, and appears regularly at the Comedy Cellar and other New York venues.

Shaunak Godkhindi’s Comedy Style

Godkhindi brings a mellow, specific sensibility to stand-up — his background as a designer is visible in how he constructs material, and his international upbringing (India, Kuwait, Georgia) gives him a perspective that cuts across cultural expectations in unexpected directions. His Don’t Tell Comedy appearance and his festival circuit presence reflect a comedian who has done the work to build a reputation outside of the New York scene before arriving in it.

Where to Find Shaunak Godkhindi

Find upcoming shows at shaunakg.com and follow on Instagram @shaunakg.

Shaunak Godkhindi has performed at the Comedy Cellar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Check the current lineup and upcoming shows at comedycellar.com.

Catch Comedy Cellar shows live from New York on Mint Comedy at watch.mintcomedy.com.