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Romesh Ranganathan: Family Man Behind the Laughs
21 Jul
Summary
- Romesh Ranganathan began his career as a mathematics teacher.
- He met his wife, Leesa, a drama teacher, while they were both teaching.
- His teenage sons are often embarrassed by his public success.
Romesh Ranganathan, celebrated for his stand-up and television roles, pursued a career in comedy after initially working as a mathematics teacher. It was during his teaching days in Crawley that he met his wife, Leesa, who also worked as a drama teacher.
Their family life includes three teenage sons, Alex, Theo, and Charlie. Ranganathan has shared that his children often react with embarrassment to his public persona and career achievements.
His mother, Shanthi Ranganathan, who moved from Sri Lanka to Crawley, West Sussex, also plays a role in his public life, appearing on his podcast and game show. She supported the family through financial difficulties when Ranganathan was young.
Ranganathan also revealed that a notable former student from his teaching career was the actress Erin Doherty, star of 'The Crown'.
