Inder Manocha
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Inder Manocha (born 1968) is a British Asian stand-up comedian and actor.
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[edit] Early life
Born in London, Manocha read Modern History at Jesus College, Oxford University and worked in international relations and as a therapist before deciding to work professionally in comedy and acting in 2001.
[edit] Stand-up comedy
He began his stand-up career with great success by reaching the finals of So You Think You're Funny and the Hackney Empire New Comedy Acts of the Year, both in 2001. Manocha's first one-man Edinburgh Festival show was in 2006.
[edit] Radio
- Freudian Slips Radio 4
- Beyond Belief Radio 5
[edit] Television
- Mega Mela Malai BBC (2001)
- Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee BBC 1 (2005)
- Waking the Dead BBC1 (2005)
- Holby City BBC1 (2006)
- Skins (played - Anwar's Father) Channel 4 (2007)
[edit] Movies
- The Blue Tower
[edit] Awards
Winner of EMMA Best Comedy/Comedian 2004
