Qasim Akhtar

Qasim Akhtar is a stand-up comedian based in London and the winner of the 2025 Hot Water New Comedian of the Year competition. He was also a finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition, one of the UK’s leading showcases for emerging comedy talent.

Blending sharp writing with confident storytelling and an unpredictable stage presence, Qasim has quickly built a reputation for taking risks on stage and making them pay off. He recently won King Gong at the legendary Comedy Store, earning himself a spot on a professional lineup, and has performed at clubs and nights across the UK.

His comedy mixes clever observations with chaotic energy, often balancing polished material with moments that feel loose, spontaneous, and dangerously close to going off the rails. Still early in his career but already collecting major competition accolades, Qasim is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting new acts on the UK circuit.