Paul Chowdhry
Also Known As: Tajpaul Singh Chowhdry
Biography: Tajpaul Singh Chowdhry, better known as Paul Chowdhry, is an English comedian of Indian descent. He began his stand up career in 1998 and hosted the Channel 4 comedy series Stand Up for the Week as of the fifth series, having been a regular act for the third and fourth series. Chowdhry was the first British act to perform at the Caribbean Comedy Festival in Trinidad in 2003. He has been a guest panelist on 8 out of 10 Cats, Comedy World Cup, and Sorry, I Didn't Know. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo twice, in 2012 and 2015. In 2016, he was one of the contestants on series three of the comedy show Taskmaster. In 2017, he was a guest stand-up performer in The Russell Howard Hour. In 2020, Chowdhry appeared in the television drama series Devils. Since 2021, he has been hosting the podcast The Paul Chowdhry PudCast, in which he interviews comedians. He uses the signature phrase "what's happening white people?" at the start of his stand-up routines.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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The Inbetweeners Go Global
Overview: A look at "The Inbetweeners" in the build-up to their second movie.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-03
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Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?
Overview: From his massive 2012 tour ‘What’s Happening White People?’ join Paul Chowdhry live and uncensored from his huge sellout show at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo on 22nd September 2012. Star of Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, Stand Up For The Week and BBC 1's Live At The Apollo, join Paul as he dissects all the issues of growing up and living in multicultural Britain with his own brand of edgy and highly charged comedy. From reusing margarine tubs to passive racism to breaking down racial barriers, there are no holds barred and nothing is left unturned as Paul tackles them all in his own inimitable and shocking style.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-19
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The Sea Beast
Overview: When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.
Genres: Animation Adventure Action Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-24
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The Unofficial Science of Die Hard
Overview: Comedy actors Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry test out epic stunts from festive action film Die Hard. While Chris and Paul attempt to pull off John McClane’s most death-defying feats, Alex Brooker explores the iconic sets and meets cast members to hear their favourite memories from the shoot.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-23
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Paul Chowdhry: PC's World
Overview: Paul Chowdhry is back at London’s Hammersmith Apollo with his brand new stand up DVD PC’s World. Recorded as part of his 100 date UK sell out tour, including three night’s at the legendary venue, Paul is close to the edge as he takes his audience on a comedy journey through vicious weather, unimaginable pets, discrimination, family values and his trade mark off the cuff comedy improvisations. It’s time to enter PC’s World…
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-30
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Colour Me Kubrick
Overview: The true story of a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during the production of Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut, despite knowing very little about his work and looking nothing like him.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-06
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It Was an Accident
Overview: An ex-con gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-27
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When Gameshows Go Horribly Wrong
Overview: Dale Winton narrates a compilation of disastrous game show moments. Featuring contestants on The Million Pound Drop failing to pay attention to a question with a fortune at stake, the least successful player to appear on The Chase, the woman who broke her leg on The Krypton Factor and still finished third, Catchphrase host Nick Weir damaging his career by falling down the stairs, and the Princess Diana-themed episode of Channel 5 quiz show 100%.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-14
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Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit
Overview: Award-winning and record-breaking comedian Paul Chowdhry brings his stand-up special Live Innit to the screen.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-19
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Madness in the Method
Overview: Jason wants to be taken more seriously as an actor, so he asks his friend Kevin Smith for advice, and decides to become a method actor. Trouble is, being a method actor drives him mad and he slowly becomes a serial killer.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-24
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Cruella
Overview: In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Genres: Comedy Crime Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-26
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The Blue Tower
Overview: Dark thriller about a young British man of Indian origin who finds himself trapped in a loveless marriage. Unemployed, he spends his days driving his car, hanging out with a motley crew of listless friends and visiting his wealthy old aunt's house - where he eventually starts an illicit affair with the aunt's young care worker. As hopes of a job and of improvement in his personal circumstances recede further, he resolves to take drastic measures to change the course of his life.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-02
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Paul Chowdhry: Family Friendly Comedian
Overview: Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry brings hilarity and hijinks to London's Bloomsbury Theatre for his highly-acclaimed show.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-22
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Touché
Overview: A young British South Asian Sikh woman decides to turn her life around by entering the world of fencing.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
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Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
Overview: A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of 16,000 in aid of the charity Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-07
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