Comedians born in Kochi

Kochi is a historic port on the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala, long nicknamed the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' for its centuries as a spice-trading gateway. Waves of Portuguese, Dutch and British influence left their mark on Fort Kochi, still lined with old churches, colonial houses and the district's Chinese fishing nets.

A cosmopolitan cultural hub, Kochi hosts a celebrated contemporary art biennale, and India's growing stand-up circuit increasingly brings performers to the city. The comedian Naveen Richard was born in Kochi.