Masood Boomgaard

About

Masood Boomgaard is a comedian, actor, social media content creator, film maker and MC who has been active in the entertainment industry for over a decade. As a live stand-up comedy performer he has played across South Africa to packed theatres and auditoriums as a solo act and alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. He has also toured globally, having performed on numerous occasions in London, Dubai, Australia and the United States. His ‘African Indian’ solo comedy show was staged on London’s West End with its international follow-up ‘Indians from Africa’ showcasing in New York and Hollywood. His other solo comedy specials include “Joker” and “Funny Country.” In 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown Masood was the first South African comedian to record a lockdown comedy special from his home, entitled “My Father’s House.” Masood is often featured as a guest on national and regional radio and has been seen on Comedy Central. He is also a sought after corporate entertainer. Among his past blue chip clients are FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Liberty and Mercedes-Benz. Masood is also a social media content creator who scripts, produces and acts in social media advertisements for numerous regional and national businesses. His online comedy skits and videos often reach millions of viewers across the world. As an actor he has appeared in film and television. He was recently seen on the popular Etv soapie “Imbewu” He has also written, directed and produced three of his own films namely Attack of the Indian Werewolf (official selection 2010 Durban International Film Festival), Curry and Vice and the 2021 film The Golden Cock: Revenge of Manu which he also starred in.
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Tickets For Upcoming Shows
 
  • Thu | July 17th - 7:00PM | Stamford
  • AN EVENING W/ MASOOD BOOMGAARD & SELF-HELP SINGH
  • The master of brutal honesty and comedic enlightenment is back! South African comedian Masood Boomgaard returns to the United States with his brand-new live experience, “An Evening with Masood Boomgaard and Self-Help Singh”—a unique double dose of hilarity, wisdom, and wonderfully unapologetic real talk.Best known as the mind behind the viral sensation Self-Help Singh, Masood has built a cult following around the world with his deadpan delivery, mock-spiritual guidance, and soul-crushingly honest advice. The Self-Help Singh character is a satirical take on the over-saturated self-help industry, offering painfully funny truths instead of feel-good fluff. Think Deepak Chopra if he had zero interest in your success.Now, in this new two-in-one comedy experience, fans will get more than just the Singh persona. For the first time on a U.S. stage, audiences will also meet the real Masood Boomgaard—comedian, world traveler, and man behind the madness. Masood will pull back the curtain to share stories from his life, his upbringing in South Africa, and his journey performing stand-up across more than o20 countries. Expect sharp insights, hilarious cultural commentary, and behind-the-scenes tales from a career built on turning awkward truths into comedy gold.This is more than a comedy show—it’s a demotivational awakening with a deeply personal twist.Whether you’re a long-time disciple of Self-Help Singh or just someone who enjoys a good laugh at the absurdity of life, An Evening with Masood Boomgaard and Self-Help Singh promises a night of enlightenment, entertainment, and existential despair—in the best way possible.
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