{{Short description|Indian stand-up comedian}} {{notability|1=Biographies|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox person | name = Rahul Dua | occupation = Actor, Writer, Comedian, Creator, Youtuber, and Host | organization = Oriole Entertainment | alma_mater = (B.Tech) Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology<br>(M.B.A) Faculty of Management Studies – University of Delhi<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Rahul Dua, The Comedy Maverick And Multi-talented Desi Entertainer - News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/viral/meet-rahul-dua-the-comedy-maverick-and-multi-talented-desi-entertainer-8573948.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231015080113/https://www.news18.com/viral/meet-rahul-dua-the-comedy-maverick-and-multi-talented-desi-entertainer-8573948.html |archive-date=2023-10-15 |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> | website = orioleentertainment.com }} '''Rahul Dua''' is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, YouTuber, and host. Dua gained recognition through his participation in the show ''Comicstaan''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Rahul Dua |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8796022/bio/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life == Dua was born in 1992. He completed his schooling in his hometown before pursuing a Bachelors of Technology degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in Patiala. Later, he gained admission to the prestigious Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) in Delhi. Rahul specialised in Finance and Marketing during his MBA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Rahul Dua, The Comedy Maverick And Multi-talented Desi Entertainer - News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/viral/meet-rahul-dua-the-comedy-maverick-and-multi-talented-desi-entertainer-8573948.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231015080113/https://www.news18.com/viral/meet-rahul-dua-the-comedy-maverick-and-multi-talented-desi-entertainer-8573948.html |archive-date=2023-10-15 |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == Dua was named one of India's top 16 comedians in Netflix's ''Comedy Premium League''. Additionally, he emerged as the 1st Runner Up in the first season of Amazon Prime's show, ''Comicstaan''.<ref name=":1" />
Dua has also served as a cricket commentator during IPL 2021 on ''Hotstar Dosts'', and as an actor in advertisements for CultFit, Zomato, Hyundai Grand i10, Nando's, and Wakefit Mattresses.<ref name=":1" />
Dua has served as the host for events such as the finale of the third season of ''Comicstaan'' and the second season of ''SharkTank India''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-28 |title=Shark Tank India 2: Ashneer Grover out, Rahul Dua replaces Rannvijay Singha as host, read more |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/shark-tank-india-2-ashneer-grover-out-rahul-dua-replaces-rannvijay-singha-as-host-read-more/articleshow/96575922.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-12 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=ABP News |date=2022-12-28 |title=Shark Tank Season 2: Rahul Dua To Host Instead Of Rannvijay Singha, While Amit Jain Replaces... |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shark-tank-season-2-rahul-dua-to-host-instead-of-rannvijay-singha-while-amit-jain-replaces-ashneer-grover-1572330 |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shark Tank India Season 2 premieres tonight. When and where to watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/shark-tank-india-season-2-premieres-tonight-when-and-where-to-watch-2316389-2023-01-02 |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
In June 2025, he was awarded the Power Stand-Up Comic Award, at the Power Creator Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-08 |title=Air India Presents Power Creator Awards 2025: Yashraj Mukhate, Rahul Dua, Jannat Zubair – Complete Winners List |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/air-india-presents-power-creator-awards-2025-yashraj-mukhate-rahul-dua-samdish-bhatia-complete-winners-list/articleshow/121696729.cms |access-date=2026-03-31 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rahul Dua Bags 'Power Stand-Up Comic Award' At Power Creator Awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/short-videos/entertainment/rahul-dua-bags-power-stand-up-comic-award-at-power-creator-awards/videoshow/121696838.cms |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In August 2025, Dua announced his show, ''Pitch Please'', in which business owners would pitch their ideas to a panel of "sharp successful business minds" in addition to comedians.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2025 |title=Pitch Please: Rahul Dua Announces New Format Show Targeting Indian Businesses - DeadAnt |url=https://deadant.co/pitch-please-rahul-dua-announces-new-format-show-targeting-indian-businesses/ |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=Deadant |language=en-US}}</ref>
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