Aashish Solanki Brings Telling Lies to Emirates Theatre

The award winning Indian stand up comedian returns to Dubai with his hilarious special exploring family, society and the comedy of everyday life.

Aashish Solanki, the Delhi born stand up comedian whose sharp wit and observational humour have made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Indian comedy, returns to Dubai for an evening of laughter and intelligent storytelling. His show, Telling Lies, promises an exhilarating exploration of the absurdities that pepper modern life, delivered with the effortless charm and incisive social commentary that have become his trademark.

Solanki possesses a rare gift for transmuting the mundane into the magnificent. His comedy draws deeply from the well of everyday experience: the peculiarities of family dynamics, the unspoken rituals of urban existence, the small hypocrisies and grand pretensions that define contemporary society. What elevates his work beyond the merely amusing is his ability to observe with genuine affection rather than contempt, finding universal truths in the particular texture of lived experience, whether that experience belongs to a Delhi household or the broader landscape of modern Indian life.

The comedian’s career trajectory has been marked by significant milestones that reflect his rising prominence within the Indian comedy landscape. In 2022, Solanki achieved notable recognition by winning Comicstaan Season 3, the prestigious comedy competition that has become an important platform for emerging talent. Beyond stand up comedy, he has established himself as a multi talented creator, working as a writer and content creator whose influence extends across multiple platforms and formats. His reputation rests not on a single viral moment but on a sustained body of work characterised by intelligence, relatability and genuine comedic craft.

What to expect from Telling Lies

Telling Lies represents Solanki’s latest offering, a stand up special that builds on his established strengths while pushing further into the territories that animate his comedic vision. The show trades in the currency of recognition: the audience member will find themselves nodding in rueful acknowledgement as Solanki unpicks the social conventions, family obligations and personal contradictions that constitute the texture of everyday life. His storytelling unfolds with the confidence of a writer who has learned to trust in the power of observation and the generosity of humour that laughs with its subjects rather than at them.

The venue: Emirates Theatre

Emirates Theatre stands as a premier entertainment destination within Dubai’s cultural landscape, known for hosting world class performances across comedy, theatre and live entertainment. The venue provides an intimate yet sophisticated setting, designed to enhance the connection between performer and audience whilst maintaining the production standards expected of a venue of its standing.

When and where

Aashish Solanki’s Telling Lies will take place on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Emirates Theatre Dubai.

Tickets and booking

Tickets for the show are available to book online. Those seeking an evening of intelligent comedy and genuine laughter are encouraged to secure their seats in advance, as stand up comedy performances of this calibre attract considerable interest from Dubai’s cosmopolitan audiences.

Why this matters for Dubai

The emirate has established itself as a destination for world class entertainment and cultural programming, drawing artists, audiences and creative talent from across the globe. Comedy, in particular, has become an increasingly significant part of Dubai’s cultural offering, attracting internationally recognised performers alongside emerging talents who are reshaping the landscape of contemporary humour. Solanki’s return to the city reflects the growing appetite for stand up comedy that engages with genuine social observation rather than lowest common denominator entertainment, and positions Dubai as a natural home for the kind of intelligent, culturally grounded comedy that resonates with sophisticated audiences.

An evening with Aashish Solanki promises not merely laughter, though there will certainly be that, but an opportunity to recognise oneself in the mirror that comedy holds up to the world. Such experiences, where entertainment and insight intersect, remain among the most valuable offerings that live performance can provide.