Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar is a highly respected figure in British entertainment, celebrated for his versatile career spanning comedy, drama and documentary. He rose to prominence through the ground-breaking sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, which transitioned from radio to become a television landmark. Further acclaim followed with the Emmy Award-winning series The Kumars at No. 42, a production so well-regarded that Nelson Mandela invited the cast to interview him at his residence. Currently, he is widely recognised for his lead role in the detective drama Unforgotten and his appearance in the adaptation of The Sandman. Beyond his television success, he has substantial credits in cinema and theatre, including roles in Notting Hill and The Zero Theorem, as well as playing King Arthur in the musical Spamalot. His expertise extends into academia and industry, having begun his career in marketing with IBM before eventually being appointed as the Chancellor of the University of Sussex. He has also presented insightful documentaries exploring the culture and history of India and its cinema. With a career built on breaking cultural barriers and achieving mainstream success, he is an engaging choice for audiences seeking a speaker who combines professional authority with a warm, sophisticated delivery style. On stage, Sanjeev Bhaskar is best known for talks on Diversity & Inclusion. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Sanjeev Bhaskar is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, After Dinner Speaker and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Sanjeev Bhaskar would approach your audience.