Vivek Mahbubani

Vivek Mahbubani
Birth nameVivek Ashok Mahbubani
Born (1982-09-25) 25 September 1982 (age 42)
Hong Kong
MediumStand-up comedian
Nationality Hong Kong
Years active2005–present
Websitevivekmahbubani.com
funnyvivek.com

Vivek Ashok Mahbubani (Sindhi: وويڪ محبوباڻِي; born 25 September 1982)[1][note 1] a.k.a. Ah V (Chinese: 阿V),[2] is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,[3] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.[4]

Biography

Vivek is a Sindhi of Indian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong.[5] He grew up in an Indian household where he spoke English and says he faced a lot of cultural challenges because he was surrounded by non-Indians. [6] He graduated from Diocesan Boys’ School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005[4] and currently runs his own design firm.[7]

Vivek is also a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong, performing in both English and Cantonese. He is a regular headliner and host at The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong. In 2007, Vivek won the Cantonese-language category of the competition to find Hong Kong's funniest person[3] and was a finalist in the English language category.[7] In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.[citation needed]

Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.[8] As of September 2016 the band is on a hiatus.[9]

In 2008, Vivek was hired by Citibank to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.[10]

In 2010, Vivek was the official announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.[citation needed]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Vivek Mahbubani felt surprised because of the unexpected birthday celebration by his friends in 2012: 棟篤笑阿差 Vivek Mahbubani 嘅 birthday surprise! on YouTube

References

  1. ^ "南亞巴打夢想路：80後棟篤笑明星阿V × 90後立志做消防員的佛山" (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). HK01. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. ^ Carvalho, Raquel (26 October 2019). "Meet Ah V, the stand-up comic standing up for Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "How to write a joke in China", Time 15 November 2007
  4. ^ a b "Hong Kong (HK) New Media Designer Vivek Mahbubani – resume and skills". Vivekmahbubani.com. 18 May 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  5. ^ "查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间". alivenotdead.com. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Vivek Mahbubani". HK Magazine. 19 October 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian". Cricketvoice.com. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Hong Kong Metalcore Band". Eve of Sin. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  9. ^ "Spotlight Interview: Comedian Vivek Mahbubani". foodpanda magazine. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  10. ^ "Citibank launches mobile financial services", Brand Republic December 2008 Archived 7 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine

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