
What does it take to create a career from going viral online? Comedian Parle Patel has earned a loyal online following from his comedy sketches capturing his experiences as a British Asian Gujarati.
In 2015, he was awarded ‘Best Online Channel’ at the Asian Media Awards and has extended his comedic skills and sketches to theatre stages, by acting as Mrs Kapoor in ‘Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding’, and launching his own show called ‘Patel’s Millions’ featuring comedy, music and dance.
In this episode, he reflects on the multi-faceted nature of identity and how his various roles and experiences shape his presence online while navigating a digital space filled with many voices and perspectives.