Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
Press clippings
Why comedians are taking over TV gameshows
From Romesh Ranganathan to Lee Mack, big-name stand-ups are increasingly fronting quiz shows. What's causing the glut of comics?
Ralph Jones, The Guardian, 19th February 2025Romesh Ranganthan shoots Sky Max travelogue Can't Knock The Hustle
Romesh Ranganathan has shot a travelogue on his international tour, in which the constantly grafting, jet-setting comic explores how different cultures maintain a work-life balance. Airing on Sky Max next year, Can't Knock The Hustle follows him to India, South Korea, the US and Canada as he questions his stand-up material, "in a global exploration of our hustle-obsessed modern existence".
British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2024How Romesh Ranganathan overcame troubled past
It's a family bond that has seen them face heart-breaking betrayal, homelessness and a tragic death - now Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanthi have become a favourite TV double act.
Amanda Killelea, The Sun, 2nd November 2024Naomie Harris to star in misogynist icon takedown comedy Hysterical
Olivia Lee has created Hysterical, a comedy drama about a group of friends who decide to take down a global misogynist icon. The project, reportedly semi-inspired by Andrew Tate's rise to fame, with star Naomie Harris, Jameela Jamil and Romesh Ranganathan.
British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2024Romesh Ranganathan: I have felt suicidal - I came very close
The comedian explains why he's speaking out about mental health now.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 11th October 2024Just The Tonic London opening night
There is a part of East London that is forever Nottingham - well, for the foreseeable at least.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2024Zog amongst new CBeebies commissions
The BBC has commissioned a number of series for young children, including animated comedy adventure series Zog, preschool format The Football Fantastics and a third series of Supertato.
British Comedy Guide, 20th September 2024Just The Tonic opens new London comedy club
Just The Tonic has announced a new London comedy club at the Metronome Whitechapel to mark the brand's 30th anniversary year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2024Romesh Ranganathan to take stand-up show Hustle on a worldwide tour
Having sold over 216,000 tickets in the UK, Romesh Ranganathan will now be taking his stand-up show Hustle on a worldwide tour between October 2024 and June 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2024Romesh Ranganathan: "My greatest fear? My children ending up anything like me"
The actor and comedian on rants he regrets, his gross grooming habits and being vegetarian at KFC.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 31st August 2024