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.