“I want to change the fact that I don’t get a lead role unless I write it.”
Sumukhi Suresh is unfazed by trolls who body shame her daily. The 33-year-old comedian, who has proved her mettle over the years, has a more pressing goal in mind...to erase years of conditioning that plus-size women can only play second fiddle in a show or movie. In this interview, Sumukhi speaks with Cosmo Associate Editor Meghna Sharma about starring in Netflix Comedy Premium League, women who inspire her, and her biggest learnings.
Cosmo: What was it like being a part of Netflix’s Comedy Premium League (CPL)?
Sumukhi Suresh: “Well, this is my first proper Netflix show and I was very excited about it. My team, which has Tanmay [Bhat], Rohan [Joshi] and Sumaira [Shaikh] was great, because we are all a bunch of workaholics. I think, on-screen, we were slightly nervous...but we all look very sweet.
You could tell that we all worked well together, and I think it was the best way to make a comeback.”
C: What was the highlight of the show, according to you?
SS: “I would have to say the team. All of us are friends but, I think only Netflix could have gotten all four of us together. On a bigger level, just how 16 of us [comedians] came together to create a show was amazing.”
C: Tell us about your journey in the world of comedy.
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