The Reluctant Landlord: A Comedian's Journey

🎭Ranganathan's journey into comedy has been shaped by his experiences growing up, including his dad's imprisonment and their house being repossessed.

🍻The sitcom 'The Reluctant Landlord' is based on Ranganathan's life, where his dad sold their book export company to buy a pub.

🎶Ranganathan is a passionate hip-hop fan and even formed a rap crew called First Conviction in his youth.

💔Ranganathan's wife doesn't show much interest in his comedy career and hasn't watched his TV shows.

📖Ranganathan's book, 'Straight Outta Crawley', delves into his personal life and explores how his struggles shaped his comedy.

What inspired Ranganathan to pursue a career in comedy?

—Ranganathan's difficult upbringing, including his dad's imprisonment and their house being repossessed, influenced his decision to pursue comedy as a way to cope with his experiences.

What is 'The Reluctant Landlord' sitcom about?

—'The Reluctant Landlord' is based on Ranganathan's life, where his dad sold their book export company to buy a pub. The sitcom follows the challenges he faces as a pub owner.

What is Ranganathan's connection to hip-hop?

—Ranganathan is a huge hip-hop fan and even formed a rap crew called First Conviction in his youth. His love for hip-hop continues to be an important influence in his life.

Has Ranganathan's wife seen his TV shows?

—No, Ranganathan's wife hasn't watched any of his TV shows and doesn't show much interest in his comedy career.

What is Ranganathan's book, 'Straight Outta Crawley', about?

—'Straight Outta Crawley' is a humorous and personal memoir by Ranganathan. It explores his upbringing, struggles, and how they shaped his comedy career.

00:00In this interview, Ranganathan talks about his journey into comedy, including his difficult childhood.

08:00Ranganathan discusses his love for hip-hop and how it influenced his life.

14:00He shares the story behind 'The Reluctant Landlord' sitcom, which is based on his own experiences.

25:00Ranganathan opens up about his wife's lack of interest in his comedy career and TV shows.

34:00He talks about his book, 'Straight Outta Crawley', and why he decided to share personal stories in it.