He is so relate-able 

He happens to be the most relate-able comedian today. He is Punjabi and has been brought up in Bangalore so nearly all Indians can relate to him. He rose to fame from a humble background. He left his job to follow his dreams. He sure had some obstacles but they weren't bigger than his dreams.  So many of us don't have the courage to do that and so many of us who do, often succeed.  Being a typical Indian gut that he is, gave him power. The power to connect with the whole India for we all can relate to him. He is one of us, only famous.  (Refer to the point above, too.)