From Homelessness To Comedy Stardom, Zarna Garg Recounts Journey In Memoir

A US-based Indian stand-up comedian, Zarna Garg, recently posted on Instagram about her ongoing setbacks and eventual triumph while promoting her memoir. From escaping an arranged marriage at 14 to battling decades of setbacks before finally finding her footing as a comedian, Garg shared it all in her memoir titled, ‘This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir’. She shared how she was abandoned by her wealthy father, had to migrate to America, married, raised children, and only later began pursuing her dream of becoming a stand-up comic.

And the struggles didn’t end there. Zarna also revealed that she faced homelessness, her husband was laid off from his job, and unbelievably, she tried, and failed, at 18 different businesses before her big break.

Sharing her story with a dash of humor and grit, she wrote, “If you need a laugh, a cry, a kick in the pants, a wake-up call, inspiration, motivation or a table weight - I’ve got you.”

She kicked off her post with, “How I became an overnight success (after decades of quietly failing).”

Take a look at the post here:

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Social Media Cheers for Her Relatable Story

Her viral post's raw honesty and humor quickly resonated with people online. Comments flooded in with encouragement and admiration as soon as the post hit the internet. One user said, “How did you manage to run 18 businesses in 2 years?! Mad respect!”

Another chimed in, “I want so many good things for you, and I don't even know you personally!” A third admirer wrote, “Love you and your massive achievements. You inspire us all!” While another simply added, “You’re awesome.”

Who is Zarna Garg?

Zarna Garg is an Indian-origin stand-up comedian and screenwriter. She is currently based in the US. Recently, she also made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, however her road to success has been anything but smooth. Garg also made her acting debut with the queer love story A Nice Indian Boy. 

Even last month, Zarna Garg had made headlines after a comment on a podcast about using weight-loss medications. Remaining unfazed, she graciously thanked her supporters and had a powerful message for the critics, reminding everyone that she owes “no explanation to anyone.”