Paul Sinha
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Paul Sinha reveals his Parkinson's battle inspired him to turn to musical comedy
Paul explained that he had always wanted to do musical comedy, but it was his Parkinson's that spurred him to do it as 'eventually I won't be able to play the keyboard at all.'
Milly Veitch, Daily Mail, 5th July 2023Paul Sinha writes autobiography as he contemplates end of his career
Paul Sinha is writing his autobiography as he faces up to the prospect of his career ending. The comic, who has Parkinson's disease, is preparing for his latest Edinburgh Fringe show, Pauly Bengali, but fears it may be his last.
British Comedy Guide, 16th June 2023Paul Sinha 'fighting as hard as ever' as he offers Parkinson's update
"When you start walking with a limp, you know that something's wrong and it was more of a sense of relief of, 'Now that I know what it is, I can sort of own it'," he said.
Jessica Sansome, Manchester Evening News, 18th May 2023Edinburgh Fringe runs for Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Paul Sinha, Robin Ince
Stewart Lee, Paul Sinha and Bridget Christie are among the acts who have announced Edinburgh Fringe dates at The Stand this August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th March 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Interview: Comedy and quizzing the life for Paul Sinha
The fire still burns bright for the Sinnerman as he juggles life, quizzing and comedy.
James Vukmirovic, The Express and Star, 4th January 2023Paul Sinha: Quizzing, comedy, and his Parkinson's diagnosis
You'll probably recognise Paul from his long standing role as one of the six Chasers on ITV's popular quiz show The Chase - but he's also a doctor and a stand-up comedian or, as he puts it, "the only openly gay British Asian qualified doctor & television quizzer on the UK comedy circuit".
Colin Murray, BBC, 18th December 2022Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First: review
One of the best things about the night was how awesome it was to see so many women comedians at the top of their game and we're super proud that they've all been a part of Funny Women at some point in their comedy careers.
Carmen MacKay, Funny Women, 13th December 2022Paul Sinha reveals terrifying moment he was attacked by teens threatening to stab bus passenger
Paul, 52, was travelling on the London bus when he says two schoolboys began deliberately breathing electronic vape smoke on his neck. The Chaser, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, told his 229,000 Twitter followers that the thugs then threatened to "stab" a girl who stuck up for him.
Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 19th October 2022Paul Sinha and Ed Patrick join Parkinson's comedy night
Paul Sinha and Ed Patrick, and are the final acts to be announced for Shake with Laughter, Parkinson's UK flagship comedy night, taking place at the Comedy Store on Wednesday 19 October. Joining Rob, Paul, and Ed on the night are Tim Vine, Jo Brand, Ivo Graham, Paul Mayhew-Archer and Sharon Wanjohi.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th October 2022