Abhay is joined by the singular and superb actor, writer, and presenter, Sanjeev Bhaskar, as he shares his artistic journey and navigation through the complexities of identity, success, and creativity with humility, engagement in the present, and humor.
No chuddies were harmed, kissed, or soiled in the making of this episode.
(0:00 - 2:53) Introduction
(2:53) Part 1 - Dinner party intros, confidence and risk taking, planning and prep
(21:18) Part 2 - Goodness Gracious Me, Kumars at No. 42, nostalgia, labels, representation, parenting
(42:02) Part 3 - Serving as a global ambassador, heroes and reverance, legacy, introductions
(58:20) Conclusion
Sanjeev Bhaskar is a pioneering British actor, writer, and comedian best known for co-creating and starring in the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Goodness Gracious Me," which redefined British comedy by spotlighting British-Asian experiences and challenging cultural stereotypes. He followed this success with "The Kumars at No. 42," an international hit that blended sitcom and talk show formats, earning widespread acclaim and a BAFTA award. Bhaskar has also demonstrated his dramatic range in leading roles such as Dr. Prem Sharma in "The Indian Doctor" and DI Sunny Khan in the acclaimed series "Unforgotten". His contributions to the arts have been recognized with an OBE, and he continues to influence both comedy and drama in the UK
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