Neel Kolhatkar

Comedian, Filmmaker & MC

An Australian comedian, filmmaker, and content creator, celebrated for his sharp cultural and political comedy. A digital pioneer with 2.5 million followers worldwide, he is the creator of Modern Educayshun and regularly tours sold-out shows across Australia and internationally.

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Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian, filmmaker, and digital content creator, renowned for his sharp cultural, political, and observational comedy. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Neel has performed sold-out tours across Australia, released multiple self-produced stand-up specials, and amassed a global online following of over 2.5 million across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Neel began performing at age 10 and started creating online sketches at 15, rapidly building a large audience and establishing himself as a leading voice in digital comedy. He is the writer, director, and star of the worldwide viral hit Modern Educayshun, and has produced other acclaimed projects including the 2019 web series Crossing the Line. In 2022, he co-founded Comedy Untamed, managing regular comedy shows across Australia.

In 2026, Neel will release his fifth self-produced stand-up special, Phallus Gigantus, filmed at a packed Factory Theatre in 2024, and will tour his latest show across Australia and London. Known for his intelligent humour, sharp social commentary, and engaging stage presence, Neel continues to push boundaries in both live comedy and digital media.