Romesh Ranganathan ‘taking a step back’ from his career but not retiring
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Comedian and TV star Romesh Ranganathan makes career admission
- Comedian Romesh Ranganathan, 47, revealed on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs that he is “taking a step back” from his career to spend more time at home, though he clarified this is not a retirement announcement.
- Ranganathan emphasised that he has no specific career strategy or “end game,” and is currently “just doing whatever feels good.”
- He mentioned he intends to be more measured in his work going forward, potentially taking longer breaks between projects to experience life outside of comedy.
- Reflecting on his previous career as a maths teacher, Ranganathan stated that it was more stressful than his current work in comedy, despite feeling fulfilled in the role.
- Besides his stand-up career, Ranganathan is known for presenting The Weakest Link, starring in the sitcom Avoidance, and hosting shows on BBC Radio 2, including Romesh Ranganathan: For The Love Of Hip Hop.