Raul Kohli
Raul Kohli is an English stand-up comedian, writer, and broadcaster widely recognized as one of the most captivating acts on the UK comedy circuit. Born to a Hindu Indian father and a Sikh Singaporean mother, he was raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. This unique upbringing gave him a distinct "Geordie Asian" perspective. He expertly uses this background to playfully upend themes of ethnicity, culture, and class. Initially performing under his birth name, Rahul Kohli, he modified his stage name to differentiate himself from the Hollywood actor of the same name.Kohli's rapid rise in live comedy includes winning the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year (NATYS) award in 2017. His solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starting with his 2016 debut Newcastle Brown Male, have consistently earned high praise. Publications like The Guardian and Chortle frequently highlight his work. Notably, his hit show Raul Britannia earned a prestigious nomination for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards. His performances seamlessly balance fierce, intelligent political commentary with brilliant crowd work and personal storytelling.Beyond the comedy stage, Kohli has built a successful career as a broadcaster, writer, and voiceover artist. He wrote and hosted the highly acclaimed BBC Sounds podcast Comic Sanskrit, which explores Hinduism, meditation, and modern identity. A passionate sports fan, he hosts the official Newcastle United podcast Just Put It In The Net for BBC Newcastle. He also routinely features across major television networks, appearing on Channel 4 and BBC Scotland. He has written RTS-nominated comedy shorts and frequently headlines major comedy clubs worldwide.
