Paul Sinha
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha

  • 53 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Paul Sinha confesses he blocked £15k charity Chase win as he 'plays hard'

Paul Sinha, who appears as one of the competitive Chasers on The Chase, has revealed that he will always try to win even if it means blocking a celebrity from winning for a charity.

Niamh Spence, The Mirror, 4th December 2023

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz returns, as his book goes on sale

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz is returning for an end of year special on Radio 4, as a title and publication date has emerged for his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime: A Bengali Boy's Search For The Meaning Of Life.

British Comedy Guide, 15th November 2023

(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists

The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023

NextUp Biggest Award In Comedy 2023 nominees

The nominees have been announced for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy. 20 comedians are now in line to win a 2 metre inflatable trophy.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023

'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories

'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.

The Guardian, 5th August 2023

Going Big: Paul Sinha on new show Pauly Bengali

TV's Paul Sinha on his new, light-hearted musical comedy Pauly Bengali, at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

Andrew Williams, The Skinny, 1st August 2023

Paul Sinha opens up about being forced to come out to his mum

Paul Sinha, the stand-up comedian and fan favourite "chaser" on ITV's The Chase, has spoken about how he was forced out of the closet by a prank caller.

Marcus Wratten, Pink News, 28th July 2023

Paul Sinha's Edinburgh Fringe binge, cringe and whinge...

"My most embarrassing moment on the Fringe was entirely my fault."

Paul Sinha, Chortle, 25th July 2023

Paul Sinha: In His Own Words

As he brings his twelfth show to The Stand, Paul Sinha talks about being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and taking risks in his comedy career.

Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 24th July 2023

A GP, a comedian and a Chaser - we catch up with Paul Sinha

He trained as a GP before moving into comedy but during a visit to the ITV News West Country studio said he will always see himself as a "a quizzer first and foremost".

ITV, 24th July 2023