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Aaditya Kulshreshth, professionally known as Kullu, is an Indian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and television host.[1][2] He became known to online audiences through appearances in comedian Tanmay Bhat's reaction videos, where he was referred to as “Writer OP”.[2][3]
Kulshreshth has toured with the stand-up shows Smooth Kullu Smooth and Fresher's Party.[3][4] His acting work includes a supporting role in the Hindi-language romantic comedy Loveyapa (2025).[5] He later hosted the fifth season of the business reality programme Shark Tank India.[6]
Early life
Kulshreshth is from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.[2][7] He began performing stand-up comedy while studying engineering.[2] He moved from Bhopal to Mumbai in March 2022 to pursue further opportunities in entertainment.[1]
In an interview with The New Indian Express, Kulshreshth said that Bhopal had few open-mic opportunities during his early years as a comedian. According to him, local performers organised their own shows, opened for visiting comedians and travelled to other cities to test their material.[7]
Career
Comedy and digital work
Kulshreshth gained wider online recognition as a regular participant in Tanmay Bhat's reaction-video series. He became associated with the nickname “Writer OP” through those appearances.[2][3]
He also worked as a writer on the comedy programme Farzi Mushaira.[8]
In 2023, Kulshreshth began touring with his first solo stand-up show, Smooth Kullu Smooth. The show incorporated material about his upbringing, personal experiences and middle-class life.[3]
He later toured with Fresher's Party, a stand-up show based on college friendships, youthful ambition and his attempts to fit in as a student.[9] A filmed version of the show was released online in 2026.[4]
Reviewing the special for DeadAnt, Shantanu Sanzgiri wrote that its stories about college friendships and small-town aspirations were strengthened by Kulshreshth's specific observations, self-deprecating delivery and extended storytelling.[4]
Acting and presenting
In 2025, Kulshreshth appeared in Loveyapa, a Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Advait Chandan. He played a friend of Gaurav, the character portrayed by Junaid Khan.[5]
Kulshreshth told India Today that he auditioned and screen-tested for the role. He also said that he had been interested in acting before establishing himself as a comedian.[5]
In its review of the film, the Hindustan Times discussed Kulshreshth's performance but stated that his character could have been given a more substantial role.[10]
In the same year, he presented Ishq Interrupted, a dating-comedy programme released through JioHotstar's Sparks content line-up.[11][12]
Kulshreshth became the host of the fifth season of Shark Tank India, which premiered on 5 January 2026. He replaced comedian Aashish Solanki as the programme's principal host.[6]
In 2026, he and comedian Rohan Joshi co-hosted Dekh Bhais, an IMDb digital programme centred on film and television recommendations.[13][14]
Comedy style
Kulshreshth's stand-up material frequently draws upon his upbringing in Bhopal, engineering-college experiences, friendships and middle-class life.[3][4]
He told The New Indian Express that his early comedy was largely based on broadly relatable observations, while his later work became more personal and vulnerable as he developed an established audience.[7]
Selected works
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Loveyapa | Friend of Gaurav | Supporting role[5][10] |
Television and digital programmes
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Farzi Mushaira | Writer | Amazon miniTV [8] |
| 2025 | Ishq Interrupted | Presenter | JioHotstar [11][12] |
| 2025 | Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 19 | Guest Appearance | JioHotStar [15] |
| 2026 | Shark Tank India, season 5 | Host | Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV [6] |
| 2026 | Dekh Bhais | Co-host | IMDb digital channels [13][14] |
Stand-up shows
| Year | Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Smooth Kullu Smooth | Live touring show[3] |
| 2025–2026 | Fresher's Party | Touring show and online stand-up special[9][4] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mengle, Gautam S. (28 July 2023). "Mid-day 44th anniversary special: 'In Mumbai, there is no kal, parso'". Mid-day. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 ABP News Bureau (22 October 2024). "'Shah Rukh Khan Toh Nahi Hu Mai': Aaditya Kulshreshth Aka Kullu Shares His Struggles In Mumbai And Finding Success". ABP Live. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 DA Staff (20 November 2023). "Comedians on Tour Selling Tickets: 10 Questions With Aaditya Kulshreshtha AKA Kullu". DeadAnt. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Sanzgiri, Shantanu (18 June 2026). "In Aaditya Kulshreshth's 'Fresher's Party', The Funniest Thing About Being Young Is Looking Back". DeadAnt. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Farzeen, Sana (12 February 2025). "Loveyapa actor Kullu on whether influencers land roles due to social media fame". India Today. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Mukhopadhyay, Sounak (15 January 2026). "'Sleepy and lifeless': Stand-up comedian Kullu gets trolled for Shark Tank India Season 5; Tanmay Bhat reacts". Mint. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Chakravorty, Reshmi (4 March 2026). "Laughing through life with Kullu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "The 2025 Itinerary: Everything We Know (So Far) About Comedy This Year". DeadAnt. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 DA Staff (26 April 2025). "Comedians On Tour Selling Tickets: 10 Questions With Aaditya Kulshreshth AKA Kullu". DeadAnt. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Suri, Rishabh (7 February 2025). "Loveyapa review: Not much love for this love story featuring Junaid Khan, Khushi Kapoor, which is funny only in parts". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 PTI (18 February 2025). "JioHotstar announces 20 shows starring Zakir Khan, Uorfi Javed, other content creators". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Gadgets 360 Staff (17 February 2025). "Ishq Interrupted Now Streaming on JioHotstar Sparks: Everything You Need to Know". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Riteish Deshmukh looks back at 'Apna Sapna Money Money' days, reveals his comic character was inspired by Sania Mirza". The Times of India. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "IMDb Introduces 'Dekh Bhais', a Creator-Led 'What to Watch' Series, with Rohan Joshi and Kullu" (PDF) (Press release). IMDb. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar : Munawar Faruqui and Aaditya Kulshreshth to make an apperance". India Forums. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
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