"Who Will Marry You?" I Sindhu Vee’s 'Dark' Comedy Cracks Barkha Up ! We The Women
Sindhu Vee shares her journey from banking to comedy with Barkha Dutt—on identity, resilience, and turning struggle into strength.
In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, journalist Barkha Dutt sits down with Sindhu Vee, a celebrated stand-up comedian, former investment banker, and actor known for her sharp wit and fearless honesty. The discussion explores Sindhu’s remarkable journey—from quitting a corporate career to finding her voice in comedy—as well as her experiences with racism, motherhood, and mental health.
Sindhu recalls her early days as a Delhi girl pursuing a PhD in philosophy, switching to finance for survival, and eventually walking away from a lucrative banking job to follow her passion for stand-up. She shares how cultural pressures, family expectations, and her own self-doubt shaped her path, saying, “I didn’t choose comedy—it found me in my lowest moments.”
Touching on depression and the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, Sindhu speaks openly about identity and belonging. She reflects, “I’ll always be Indian no matter where I live. My roots are like the sky—always there, steady and vast.”
Towards the end, Barkha Dutt honors Sindhu with the We The Women Changemaker of the Year Award, recognizing her courage to transform vulnerability into laughter and truth.
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