
Name | Kaneez Surka |
Age/DOB | 41 (October 28, 1983) |
Known For | Improviser, Comedian, Actress |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Family | Brothers: 2 |
Education | Graduated in law and psychology from Rhodes Univversity |
Native | Mthatha, South Africa |

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Kaneez Surka is an improv artist, actress, comedian, and YouTuber, best known for her role on the satirical news show The Week That Wasn’t. She gained recognition as a member of the popular improv group The Improvisers, including Abish Mathew, Kanan Gill, and Kenneth Sebastian. Kaneez has performed at numerous stand-up comedy events and platforms. She has also been a judge on the first and second seasons of Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan, a stand-up comedy show. In December 2024, Kaneez appeared in celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s latest culinary venture, Bungalow, which has become a hotspot for celebrities in New York City.
Did You Know?
- Kaneez also runs a self-titled YouTube channel to share daily vlogs and improv content.
- She hails from a Muslim family originally from Kapadvanj, which has helped her develop a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and religions.
- In 2013, Kaneez co-directed Tall Tales, a storytelling club based in Mumbai.
- She has made several appearances in All India Bakchod videos, playing memorable roles such as Clitika in A Woman’s Besties, Honest Wedding, Honest Bars, and more.
- Kaneez enjoys exploring new destinations around the world.
Web Series
2021 | Netflix | Comedy Premium League | Stand-up comedy |
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2020 | Netflix | Ladies up | Stand-up comedy |
2018 | Amazon Prime Video | Improv All Stars: Games Night | Show conceptualiser, producer and host |
2005 | Film | Dosti: Friends Forever | Debut Film (Kareena Kapoor’s Date.Time stamp from 01:49:30 to 01:51:25) |
2014 | TV series | The Living Room | |
2016 | TV mini-series | How Insensitive! By Kanan Gill | Plays various side-characters |
2015-2016 | YouTube | AIB Honest Series | AIB: Honest Bars & Restaurants Part 1, 2, 3 AIB: Honest Indian Weddings Part 1, 2 |
2016 | TV series | Better Life Foundation | Plays Vashma Chandi (1 episode) |
2017 | YouTube Series | Son of Abish | Season 3 with Swara Bhaskar (Episode 7) |
2018 | Amazon Prime | The Improvisers: Something from Nothing | Herself |
2018 | Amazon Prime | Comicstaan Season 1 | Herself – Judge |
2019 | Amazon Prime | Comicstaan Season 2 | Herself – Judge |
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