Paul Sinha is a versatile comedian known for his medical and entertainment work. He trained as a general practitioner at St George's Medical School but soon realised that his true passion lay in comedy. Growing up in a Bengali community in South London, he initially followed the expected path into medicine, completing his medical training. However, he began exploring stand-up comedy while at medical school, eventually leading him to pursue it more seriously.
Paul became a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, earning recognition for his talent. He has won the Rose d'Or for his radio comedy and hosted shows such as "Paul Sinha's Quiz Culture" and "The Sinha Games." He is best known as a Chaser on the ITV quiz show "The Chase," where he has gained popularity for his extensive general knowledge, earning the nickname "The Sinnerman."
In 2019, Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a condition he has openly discussed to raise awareness and challenge stereotypes. Despite this diagnosis, he remains active in his career, having undergone a heart bypass operation following a minor heart attack during a performance.
Paul has received several awards, including a National Television Award and an Attitude Award, recognising his contributions to television and the LGBQT+ community. As an openly gay Anglo-Bengali comedian, he inspires many by advocating for LGBT representation in media and promoting acceptance.
In 2024, he published his memoir, "One Sinha Lifetime," chronicling his journey from medicine to comedy. Sinha's commitment to raising awareness about Parkinson's disease and his advocacy for the LGBT community have established him as a respected figure in both fields.
