Not Again Podcast Episode 186- Kumar

“It is not a dress but an oversized T-shirt” an answer to the police line of questioning may sound ridiculous but that seems to hold true to Kumar’s early career. Dancing along the line of live entertainment performer to now a comedy cultural icon in Singapore, on the stage with the crowd’s laughter, cheers and applause.

Kumar’s life trials and tribulations never seems to end and it is so well camouflage, hiding under the spotlight and sparkling dress of theirs. And the wisdom from the chat that I have with them seems to be like a waterfall. Peace as how Kumar defines quickly turns into what they care about, the idea of unconditional love that has formed their major values.

Kumar’s career seems to be dazzling right now and being regarded and icon and national treasure. The road on the path is not an easy one except knowing that being an entertainer is one. Kumar shares how the dress and the act becomes the “naughty thing” that people wanted to watch at night which propel their career and the different police encounters on the show. Drag and stand-up isn’t the only thing that keep Kumar but having to be involved in the major milestone of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (now Mediacorp) and in the pages of Singapore history books, The first Singapore produced show, The Ra Ra Show. Kumar recounted what had happened that lead to the cancellation of the show and clarified the mistake that everyone has regarding their involvement with the show being cancelled.

Peppering may often use when describe someone sharing their wisdom in a chat but that doesn’t seem to be the case this time round. From love to family to even seeking out life lessons, Kumar is like a parent. From a rough childhood, Kumar is still the glue to the family, the reason why the family is still tight. They talk about expectations, men’s mental health and Singapore TikTok influencers. Learning that life lessons also mean learning them when the chance arrives and not rush to learn the lessons.