Comedian Neel Nanda, who performed on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', passes away at 32

Vartha Bharati | 25-12-2023 | 18:36:00 IST

Los Angeles: Neel Nanda, a stand-up comic of Indian descent known for ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' and ''Adam Devine's House Party'', has died days after celebrating his 32nd birthday.

Nanda's longtime manager Greg Weiss confirmed the news to entertainment website Variety, saying he was a ''great comic and human being''. No cause of death was cited.

The comedian had just celebrated his birthday, headlining a comedy gig at Jokers Theatre and Comedy Club in Toronto, Canada. He had promoted his ''birthday'' weekend show during December 15 and 16 on Instagram.

Nanda was best known for his five-minute set on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'', a late night talk show, in 2017. He also appeared on shows such as ''Adam Devine's House Party'', ''Flophouse'' and ''Coming to the Stage''.

Nanda also hosted ''Unnecessary Evil'', a weekly show at the Westside Comedy Theater in Los Angeles.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia to Indian immigrant parents, Nanda took to comedy as a child after watching the TV channel Comedy Central and would retell his favorite jokes at his middle school.

Several comedy clubs, including Jokers Theatre and Comedy Club, and fellow comedians shared condolence messages on social media.

''On behalf of our entire Jokers team, please accept our deepest sympathies as we mourn the loss of a brilliantly funny soul. We send love and condolences to Neel Nanda's family, friends, and fans. May he rest in peace,'' the Toronto-based club said in an Instagram post.

''It is with a very heavy heart we say goodbye to comedy great, Neel Nanda. Absolutely shocked by the news. Such a positive force for comedy and a huge loss to our community. Thank you for gracing our stage and piano, a great headliner, gone too soon,'' representatives for the Port Comedy Club wrote on Instagram.

Comedian Matt Rife described Nanda as ''one of the nicest, hardest working comedians I've ever called a friend''. ''I hope you can be at peace brother,'' Rife added in his X post.

''I didn't know Neel Nanda personally, but reading several tributes is both heartbreaking and eye opening. I echo so many in expressing there is help out there. Please remember you are never alone. People want to help you. There is a path through your pain,'' wrote actor-comic Dane Cook on X.

According to American media, Nanda is survived by his parents and a sister.

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Karnataka: Home Department asks motorists to drive on highways with caution to avoid robbery

11-12-2025 ¦ 11-12-2025 IST

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Belagavi: The Home Department has advised motorists to stay alert while travelling on national and state highways, warning that gangs involved in robbery and extortion have been active in several stretches. It said people should be extra cautious if anyone tries to stop their vehicle in isolated areas.

Replying to an unstarred question on Thursday, the department said Karnataka has recorded 403 highway robbery cases in the past three years. According to the data, national highways saw 81 extortion and 23 robbery cases in 2023, followed by 66 extortion and 16 robbery cases in 2024. Until November 15 this year, 51 extortion and 14 robbery cases have been reported.

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On state highways, 39 extortion and 17 robberies were reported in 2023, while 2024 saw 35 extortion and 22 robbery cases. In 2025 so far, 20 extortion and 19 robbery cases have taken place. The department noted that curbing highway robberies remains a major challenge for the police.

To tackle the issue, police stations have been directed to set up regular checkpoints on stretches of highways passing through their limits. Suspicious individuals and vehicles are being checked. Two-wheelers have been allocated to every station for night patrol, and staff have been instructed to conduct night rounds using vehicles fitted with sirens and red lights.