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Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar

  • 39 years old
  • English
  • Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

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Nish Kumar: knowing meme, knowing you

An internet joker turned comedian Nish Kumar's promo picture into a meme called 'Confused Muslim'. So, how to respond? Kumar explains all.

Nish Kumar, Time Out, 3rd December 2013

Fringe stories: Nish Kumar (Link expired)

Comedian Nish Kumar remembers an uncomfortable Edinburgh Festival encounter with Sir Sean Connery, known to some as the voice of the dragon in DragonHeart, and to others as simply Mr Bond.

Nish Kumar, WOW247, 19th August 2013

Nish Kumar - It's a party. I'm a factory of good times

With few other skills other than building Lego, the comedian is a pushover for extra gigs. Besides, this is a city that values kebabs.

Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 14th August 2013

Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 4

Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest edition of the Amnesty podcast features standup from Eric Lampaert, Nish Kumar and an improvised rap from Abandoman. Plus chat, revelations and secrets from Sandi Toksvig, QI's creator John Lloyd and Lucy Porter. Hosted by Christian O'Connell.

The Guardian, 13th August 2013

An interview with Nish Kumar

Comedian Nish Kumar talks to Emma McAlpine about the weirdest gig of his life and his new Edinburgh show.

Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 13th August 2013

Interview: Nish Kumar on his new Edinburgh show (Link expired)

Nish Kumar's family still can't believe he's a comic, even though it's where he gets most of his material from, as Jay Richardson finds out.

Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 3rd August 2013

Nish Kumar returns to 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Tackling identity, offensiveness and vomiting near trains.

The List, 29th July 2013

Nish Kumar: the day I flyered Sean Connery

In his first Fringe blog for EiF Nish Kumar digs out an anecdote that one suspects his friends have heard a few times ...

Nish Kumar, London Is Funny, 22nd July 2013

Edinburgh Fringe interview: Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar has been among our favourite comics ever since we first saw him at the Camden Crawl as part of the brilliant double-act The Gentlemen of Leisure.

Laugh Out London, 15th July 2013

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Nish Kumar, Felicity Ward and Tom Deacon.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 22nd June 2013

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