Singapore-based comedian Kumar will perform in Mumbai showcasing a unique take

Whether itrsquos in a dress sari or pants one thing is certain Singaporebased comedy powerhouse Kumar dazzles with razorsharp wit The comedian and TV host best known for walking a tightrope of nuanced humour on gender identity is set to bring Kumarsutra a dynamic comedy experience to India in an electrifying threecity tourOpening in Mumbai the set promises a colourful tapestry of social commentary enriched with personal anecdotes from Kumarrsquos life Audiences can expect a vibrant blend of funny insights on South Asian culture as well as everyday observations with a twist of Kumarrsquos comedic genius The show will travel to Bengaluru on November 23 before concluding in Delhi the next dayKumarsutra promises a colourful tapestry of social commentary that embody Kumarrsquos comedic geniusDiscourse on gender is not just part of the act but a foundational aspect of Kumarrsquos selfexpression ldquoMy gender identity is something I grasped very early on in liferdquo the comedian reveals ldquoWhen I was younger I used to hide from my mother and try on her sarees I loved dressing up in her clothes Over the years I have created a career out of this very loverdquo shares KumarHowever this bold embrace of gender play came with its own struggles ldquoBack in the day Singapore Police would try to censor my shows and deem them lsquoinappropriatersquordquo says Kumar ldquoEventually the authorities understood that the audiences were paying to watch me and that I wasnrsquot trying to spur a revolution or go against the government and they stopped meddlingrdquoThere was staunch resistance at home too ldquoMy parents were so against my profession It took them years to realise the depth of my work and understand that Irsquom not a prostituterdquo reflects the performer who has spent over two decades shaping a unique space in the comedy scene ldquoHonestly there was nothing I could do about their views All I could do was be true to myself and give them enough time to process my line of work and understand merdquo Kumar addsChallenges according to Kumar are a natural part of any profession and this resilience shines in every performance ldquoPersonally dealing with these hurdles has never been difficult I take them as they comerdquo says the performerKumarrsquos philosophy on life goes beyond material success and fame focusing instead on internal contentment ldquoAfter I made my TV debut I became very famousrdquo says Kumar ldquobut I strongly disliked the fact that this fame meddled with my privacy I am a rather reserved person This is not to say that I donrsquot love the spotlightmdashtrust me I do But I like to keep my private life private and I just do not like to be disturbed by passersbyrdquoKumar whose father hails from Chennai and mother from Singapore holds a profound admiration for India ldquoIndia is such a vibrant country There are so many varied cultures the sarees and traditional outfits are so beautiful And oh the food The food is deliciousrdquo the artiste remarksDays away from the upcoming tour Kumar has tailored the material for the audience here ldquoIrsquoll be very honest I obviously cannot do the same material I do in Singapore for various reasonsrdquo the comedian says The Indian performances will focus on topics such as relationshipsmdashfamilial romantic and platonicmdashalongside culture and society topics that resonate universallyKumar has one simple request for those attending the shows ldquoI would urge my audience in India to come with a positive and open mind Yoursquore paying to enjoy and thatrsquos what you should dordquoWHAT KumarsutraWHEN November 21WHERE Tata Theatre NCPAPRICER1500 onwardsTO Book bookmyshowcom