Vivek Mahbubani

Vivek Ashok Mahbubani (born 25 September 1982)^{[1][note 1]} a.k.a. Ah V (Chinese: 阿V),^[2] is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,^[3] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.^[4]

Vivek Mahbubani
Birth name	Vivek Ashok Mahbubani
Born	(1982-09-25) 25 September 1982 (age 42) Hong Kong
Medium	Stand-up comedian
Nationality	Hong Kong
Years active	2005–present
Website	vivekmahbubani.com funnyvivek.com

Biography

Vivek is of Sindhi Indian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong.^[5] He grew up in an Indian household where he spoke English and says he faced a lot of cultural challenges because he was surrounded by non-Indians. ^[6] He graduated from Diocesan Boys’ School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005^[4] and currently runs his own design firm.^[7]

Vivek is also a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong, performing in both English and Cantonese. He is a regular headliner and host at The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong. In 2007, Vivek won the Cantonese-language category of the competition to find Hong Kong's funniest person^[3] and was a finalist in the English language category.^[7] In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.^{[citation needed]}

Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.^[8] As of September 2016 the band is on a hiatus.^[9]

In 2008, Vivek was hired by Citibank to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.^[10]

In 2010, Vivek was the official announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• HK International Comedy Festival
• The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong
• Gill Mohindepaul Singh (also known as Q Bobo)

Notes

1. Vivek Mahbubani felt surprised because of the unexpected birthday celebration by his friends in 2012: 棟篤笑阿差 Vivek Mahbubani 嘅 birthday surprise! on YouTube