Acting
Kaneez Surka
Born
1983-10-28 (42)
Place of birth
Mthatha, South Africa
Known for
Acting
Credits
13 titles
Kaneez Surka is a South African improv artist, actress, comedian and a YouTuber of an Indian descent, who works mainly in India. She started her career with the show The Week That Wasn't. She has performed on various stand up platforms. She was a judge on both seasons of the Amazon Prime Video stand-up comedy reality show Comicstaan. She also hosts an online comedy game show, The General Fun Game Show on YouTube.
Known for
6.8Son Of Abish is a variety comedy talk show with host Abish Mathew.
Son of Abish
2014
6.5Ten budding stand-up comedians shortlisted through a nationwide hunt compete to become India's next big comic sensation.
Comicstaan
2018
NRBehti Naak is a 10 year old girl, daughter of Atul Naak and Alka Naak and her best friend is Shikhar. She minds her business until someone messes with her.
Behti Naak
2016
5.6With satirical sketches, cheeky debates and blistering roasts, 16 of India's wittiest entertainers compete in teams to be named the ultimate comedy champs.
Comedy Premium League
2021
6.2Rising India-based comics Prashasti Singh, Kaneez Surka, Supriya Joshi, and Niveditha Prakasam bring no-holds-barred humor to this stand up series
Ladies Up
2020
8.0Documentary on stand-up comedy in India and the larger context of contemporary Indian humour.
I Am Offended
2015
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
NRA pent up professional gets a lesson in anger management while alternate side parking his car in New York City.
Stuck in Park
2024
NRI Found My People – A Stand-Up Comedy Special by Kaneez Surka is a hilarious and heartfelt deep dive into identity, divorce, singledom, and belonging—when you don’t fully belong anywhere. From awkward DMs to culture clashes, Kaneez Surka brings her signature charm, absurdity, and raw honesty to the stage.
Kaneez Surka: I Found My People
2025
2010s · 3 titles
8.0Documentary on stand-up comedy in India and the larger context of contemporary Indian humour.
I Am Offended
2015
6.2'The Improvisers' feat. Kanan Gill, Abish Mathew, Kenny Sebastian and Kaneez Surka perform their first Improv Special; Something from Nothing. It is a completely improvised show where everything you see will be made up on the spot. Nothing rehearsed, nothing scripted. The show will incorporate music, theatre and comedy as they will create something from nothing. It's interactive, it's fun, it's out of the ordinary - Have Suggestion? Will Improv.
The Improvisers: Something from Nothing
2018
2.0The Improv All Stars Games Night is an improvised show where 2 teams compete in a fun games night styled Improv battle. Everything is made up on the spot, based on suggestions the audience gives them. There are 10 games, 5 rounds, 2 teams but everyone's a winner. Featuring Biswa Kalyan Rath, Rahul Subrmanian, Aadar Malik, Jahnvi Dave, Radhika Vaz, Danish Sait and hosted by Kaneez Surka.
Improv All Stars: Games Night
2018
Series credits
6.8Son Of Abish is a variety comedy talk show with host Abish Mathew.
Son of Abish
2014
6.5Ten budding stand-up comedians shortlisted through a nationwide hunt compete to become India's next big comic sensation.
Comicstaan
2018
NRBehti Naak is a 10 year old girl, daughter of Atul Naak and Alka Naak and her best friend is Shikhar. She minds her business until someone messes with her.
Behti Naak
2016
5.6With satirical sketches, cheeky debates and blistering roasts, 16 of India's wittiest entertainers compete in teams to be named the ultimate comedy champs.
Comedy Premium League
2021
6.2Rising India-based comics Prashasti Singh, Kaneez Surka, Supriya Joshi, and Niveditha Prakasam bring no-holds-barred humor to this stand up series
Ladies Up
2020
Three comedians begin shooting an improv comedy show. The show stops midway, they realize it is a failed attempt. Now begins the attempt to salvage their show.
The Living Room
2014
NRThe General Fun Game Show with Kaneez Surka
The General Fun Game Show
2017