In the narrow lanes of Amritsar, a little girl once clapped with joy as others burst crackers during Diwali. She had no sweets, no new clothes, and no firecrackers of her own—but she had dreams. That girl was Bharti Singh, now one of India’s most celebrated comedians, whose laughter echoes across millions of homes. But behind that infectious humor lies a story stitched together with hardship, heartbreak, and relentless hustle.
Born Into Struggle
Bharti was born on July 3, 1984, in Amritsar, Punjab, into a modest Punjabi household. Her father, of Nepali descent, passed away when she was just two years old. Left to raise three children alone, her mother Kamla Singh became a domestic worker, cleaning homes and washing dishes to make ends meet. Bharti often accompanied her mother to work, watching her mop floors and endure scoldings from employers. Leftover food—kofta, dal makhani—was a luxury. Clothes came from charity or hand-me-downs. Festivals were painful reminders of what they couldn’t afford: sweets, firecrackers, or new clothes.
An Unwanted Beginning
Bharti’s birth itself was a battle. Her mother, already overwhelmed with two children, tried multiple times to abort the pregnancy using herbal remedies and traditional methods. But fate had other plans. Bharti was born at home, with a midwife who charged ₹60 to cut the umbilical cord. “Main ₹60 mein hui hoon,” Bharti says with pride. “I am a ₹60 child”.
The Rise of Laughter
Despite the odds, Bharti pursued education, earning a BA and a post-graduate degree in History from Punjab Technical University. Her comic talent found its first spotlight in 2008 on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, where her child character “Lalli” won hearts nationwide. From there, she became a regular on Comedy Circus, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Nach Baliye, and The Kapil Sharma Show. Her humor—rooted in real-life struggles—resonated deeply with audiences. She broke barriers as one of the few women in Indian stand-up comedy and became a household name.
Today, Bharti lives in a lavish Mumbai home and drives luxury cars like Audi and Mercedes. She has gifted her mother a ₹1.6 crore house—a gesture that symbolizes how far she’s come. Her YouTube channel boasts over 7 million subscribers, and she reportedly earns ₹10–13 lakh per episode.
More Than a Comedian
Bharti Singh isn’t just a performer—she’s a symbol of resilience. From being nearly aborted to becoming one of India’s most beloved entertainers, her life is a testament to the power of grit, love, and laughter. She turned pain into punchlines, poverty into pride, and silence into a roar of applause. And in doing so, she gave millions a reason to smile—even when she had none hersel