Alexander Babu

Alexander Babu Arulanthu, whose stage name is Alexander Babu or Alex Babu Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , is an Indian stand-up comedian, yoga tutor, singer, actor, and musician. He was born on 18^th December 1975. He left his corporate job as a software engineer in 2014 to focus on his passion for stand-up comedy and theater shows. He immediately found success, having toured in places in Dubai, USA, Singapore, UK, and many more for his performances. He produced his first stand-up-musical special, a 120-minute long English-Tamil episode in 2019, called Alex in Wonderland. Alex in Wonderland features on Amazon prime.

Alexander was born and brought up in a village in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. He completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Guindy Engineering College in Chennai and soon got his master’s degree in the United States. While being in the US, he started training as a Carnatic vocalist. 

Alex in his early life as a stand-up comedian performed in the South India-focused comedy movement Evam Stand-Up Tamasha. He is a popular YouTuber and his 115 show Alex in Wonderland is an Amazon Prime special.

He is a seasoned Toastmaster and public speaking champion and has won several speech contests. He is a regular performer across Bengaluru, Cochin and Chennai.