Sumukh Torgalkar - Columbus Funny Bone (7 minute set)
Opening for Maria Bamford!
Backstage with Reggie Watts prior to his show where I opened for him.
With comedian Russell Peters, who has been kind enough to have me on shows that he has done in Ohio.
I have headlined many different venues across the country. Here is the marquee at the Columbus Funny Bone on the night I recorded my album.
I have participated in numerous corporate events. I was a comedy coach for this event, "Last Realtor Standing," and the real estate agent I coached on comedy won the event!
I do comedy at events honoring Indian culture. Here is for Intercambio in Boulder.
I am a stand-up comedian who works comedy clubs, colleges, and private events across the country. I am a clean comedian who has entertained individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I am an Indian-American comedian who has performed at events related to the South Asian community. I am a versatile comedian capable of performing for any audience and willing to work to make the most entertaining show possible for your event. If you are looking for a longer show or larger scale event, I can work with you to make this is a success and provide additional, appropriate comedians for the type of humor that you prefer.
21 reviews
D G.
June 17, 2025Sumukh brought a refreshing, high- energy presence to our college campus and delivered a performance that truly resonated with our students. He was funny, culturally relevant, authentic, and connected with the audience in a way that felt both meaningful and memorable.
On the professional side, he was a pleasure to work with - responsive, easygoing, and dependable through the planning process. It is clear he understands how to engage the audience and create a welcoming space through comedy.
Don't hesitate! I highly recommend booking him now!
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Ashlee E.
May 12, 2023We had Sumukh come in to hold an AAPI specific comedy event for AAPI month and it was such a wonderful time! The theme was on-point, the comedy was accurate and very enjoyable, and even catered to our industry, which helped make it all the more relatable and entertaining for all. Sumukh is very personable and has been a delight to work with. Definitely recommending to others and hopefully using again in the future!
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Elizabeth K.
May 24, 2021Sumukh provided a 30 minute comedy show followed by a Q&A session, presented virtually to my corporate office to support May Asian Pacific Islander Month.
Sumukh was fantastic to work with, he is a great communicator, modified his contract at our request, worked within our budget, met for a pre-session run through and most importantly provided the exact type of comedy we were asking for. We specifically requested a show to support May Asian Pacific Islander Month with ties to diversity, equity and inclusion, that would also be corporate appropriate. Sumukh did a great job weaving personal experiences into humorous stories while staying true to his personal identity.
I also truly enjoyed his candor and openness during the Q&A session. Not only is Sumukh a good comedian, he is a thoughtful and passionate philanthropist who I would love to hire for future events.
I've been planning events for our Asian Affinity Employee Resource Group for several years, this was one of the easiest to plan, smoothest run and well attended events I've organized - would definitely recommend to others.
Hired as: Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Asian Entertainment, Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Indian Entertainment
Ed M.
February 20, 2021Sumukh did a virtual set for my wife's birthday. In every way it was fantastic. We had a group on 12 and he engaged everyone, with a diverse age range and made everyone feel good. His set was very funny and hit on so many topics that my family could relate. I would highly recommend Sumukh to anyone who wants to make a special occasion very memorable. It was almost like he was a part of the family, he had everyone laughing.
Hired as: Comedian
Jonathan L.
January 6, 2021Sumukh was as much of a joy to work with in planning as he was was a surprise for my family with his personalized, private virtual comedy show. Prior to the show, he was very collaborative and easy to work with. He took the time to get to know about all those that were in the audience to ensure he made them each laugh. For the show itself, he was funny, personable, and really took the time to ensure everyone had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend Sumukh for any comedy show or event!
Hired as: Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Asian Entertainment, Comedian, Comedy Show, Spoken Word Artist, Stand-Up Comedian, Storyteller
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 25 - 60 minutes
A professional and appropriate comedy show for any event. The comedy is clever and my main goal is to ensure your audience is entertained and happier by the end of the performance.
Sumukh Torgalkar was born in Cleveland, Ohio to two Indian people. It’s a simple statement but covers the adventure that is Sumukh’s comedy. Focusing on such varied topics as his suburban Midwestern upbringing, his lovable Hindu family, his friendships with the elderly, and 90s R&B superstar Montell Jordan, Sumukh weaves his personal experiences and observations via his dry but engaging sense of humor.
Sumukh began as a stand-up comedian in Columbus, Ohio and helped organize numerous comedy festivals and independent shows which led him to being labeled one of Columbus Alive‘s “People to Watch.” He now lives a peaceful life in the beautiful mountains of northern Colorado after spending 4 wonderful years in Los Angeles. He tours the country performing anywhere from independent stages to comedy clubs to colleges to corporate events all while accomplishing what one audience member described as “the impossible task of being funny to a group of people ranging from their early 20s all the way to their 80s.” He has opened for such major acts as Reggie Watts, Russell Peters, Maria Bamford, Kyle Kinane, and Chad Daniels and has appeared at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Columbus’s Rock on the Range, Cleveland’s Accidental Comedy Festival, Boise’s 208 Comedy Festival, and Wilmington’s Cape Fear Comedy Festival. As a writer, he has contributed to MAD.
His stand-up comedy albums are in regular rotation on SiriusXM Radio’s Pure Comedy (Channel 98), and have drawn rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Tuesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 11:15am
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Denver, CO
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Longmont, CO
Sunday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 11:45am
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Denver, CO
Friday
Virtual Event
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Redmond, WA
Thursday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Casper, WY
Bob Newhart, Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg
Microphone
Proper Sound System for Venue
Stand-Up Comedian