History of Zarna Garg in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2025

Zarna Garg is an Indian-American stand-up comedian and screenwriter known for her comedic observations. She is described as a notable voice representing the Indian American woman's perspective through her stand-up and writing.

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1975: Zarna Garg's Birth

In approximately 1975, Zarna Garg was born. She is an Indian-American stand-up comedian and screenwriter.

1998: Marriage to Shalabh Garg

In 1998, Zarna Garg married Shalabh Garg in the USA after meeting on an online platform.

2018: First open mic performance

In 2018, Zarna Garg first performed at an open mic in New York City.

February 2019: First official standup show

In February 2019, Zarna Garg's first official standup show was at Carolines on Broadway in New York City.

2019: Screenplay Award and Academy Nicholl Fellowships Semi-Finalist

In 2019, Zarna Garg's debut romantic comedy screenplay Rearranged won the Best Comedy Screenplay Award at the 2019 Austin Film Festival, and was also a 2019 Academy Nicholl Fellowships Semi-Finalist.

2021: Comedy Competition and Ladies of Laughter Award

In 2021, Zarna Garg won Kevin Hart's comedy competition on Peacock, Lyft Comics. She also won the Ladies of Laughter Award in the Newcomer Winner category.

September 2022: Filming of 'Zarna Garg: One in a Billion'

In September 2022, Zarna Garg filmed her first comedy special, Zarna Garg: One in a Billion, at Gramercy Theatre in New York City.

2022: Highlighted in Gutsy on Apple TV

In 2022, Zarna Garg was highlighted as "one of the gutsiest women comedians in America" in Gutsy on Apple TV, hosted by Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. She also appeared on Tamron Hall, Today, and This American Life to discuss how her daughter Zoya inspired her to start her stand up comedy career.

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May 16, 2023: Release of 'Zarna Garg: One in a Billion' on Prime Video

On May 16, 2023, Zarna Garg's first comedy special, Zarna Garg: One in a Billion, was released on Prime Video.

2023: Hosted Women Making History Awards

In 2023, Zarna Garg hosted the National Women's History Museum's Women Making History Awards.

January 2024: Late Night Debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

In January 2024, Zarna Garg made her late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her new set at their New York City set.