Padma Lakshmi, former host of ‘Top Chef,’ is exploring a new creative endeavor: stand-up comedy. Despite the postponement of her Hulu show ‘Taste the Nation,’ Lakshmi has been performing at the Comedy Cellar, showcasing underrepresented comedians. She has also taken comedy classes and appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Lakshmi is reportedly in talks with filmmaker Paul Feig for a potential comedic film project.
Padma Lakshmi is venturing into the world of comedy, developing a series with director Joshua Blum. The series, which is still untitled, is described as a “hard comedy.” Lakshmi will star in and produce the series. Lakshmi has been a household name for over two decades as the host of ‘Top Chef,’ but she left the show after 19 seasons. She has since worked on other projects, including a Hulu series, a cookbook, and a lingerie collection. However, comedy is her passion, and she has been honing her comedic chops for years through her stand-up comedy night in Brooklyn.
