Inder Manocha (born 1968) is a British Asian stand-up comedian and actor.

Early life

Born in London to Indian parents,Comedian wins major award
London, United Kingdom, 25 May 2004 (BWNS) 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. Manocha is a member of the

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Stand-up comedy

He began his stand-up career with great success by reaching the finals of

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and the

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New Comedy Acts of the Year, both in 2001. Manocha's first one-man

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show was in 2006.

Radio

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Radio 4 * Beyond Belief Radio 5

Television

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BBC (2001) *

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BBC 1 (2005) * Waking the Dead BBC1 (2005) *

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BBC1 (2006) * Skins (played - "Anwar's dad") E4 (2007)

Movies

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Filth and Wisdom ''Filth and Wisdom'' is a 2008 British comedy-drama film directed by Madonna, starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure and Richard E. Grant. It was filmed on location in London, England, from 14 to 29 May 2007. Locations included ...

'' *'' The Blue Tower''

Print

Baháʼí Art: Fact or Fiction?
by Inder Manocha, Bahá’í Studies Review, Vol.3.1, 1993

Awards

Winner of EMMA (Ethnic Multicultural Media Achievement Awards) Best Comedy/Comedian 2004

References

External links

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Comedy CV

Oxford Student interview

YouTube - BBC Asian Network
{{DEFAULTSORT:Manocha, Inder 1968 births Living people 20th-century Bahá'ís 21st-century Bahá'ís English Bahá'ís English people of Indian descent English male actors of South Asian descent English male comedians English stand-up comedians English male television actors British male actors of Indian descent Male actors from London Alumni of Jesus College, Oxford People educated at The John Lyon School Date of birth missing (living people)