India, Jan. 28 -- Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan recently shared that he will be taking an extended break from comedy. Now, he has revealed that the decision is driven by health concerns, including certain genetic illnesses in his family.

He also admitted that years of relentless work have taken a toll on his body, prompting him to step back and prioritise his well-being.

During an interview with Gulf News, Zakir spoke about the health reasons which pushed him to take a break, revealing that some of the concerns are hereditary.

"I need to take care of my health. There are certain genetic illnesses in my family that tend to surface after a particular age. On top of that, I've damaged my body myself, sleeping for just two hours and then go...