The Romesh Ranganathan Show Shanthi’s Birthday Special
Apr 29, 2026
Shanthi Ranganathan, Romesh’s mum and recurring comic raconteur, celebrates her birthday with gifts, a surprise charity donation and a chaotic Would You Rather. Topics include her first marijuana experience, dating later in life, debates about Titanic, and a spirited clash over cats versus parrots. Warm, funny, and unpredictable banter throughout.
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Birthday Presents And The Surprise Charity Donation
- Romesh gifted Shanthi a Liberty scarf, tote/apron, flowers and announced a sizable charity donation made on her behalf.
- Shanthi liked the scarf but was upset Romesh chose the charity without asking and wished the donation had been given to her to decide.
Shanthi's Would You Rather Answers Reveal Priorities
- They played Would You Rather with Shanthi choosing vibes and companionship over perfect food or looks.
- Highlights: Shanthi preferred bad food/great vibes, an average funny partner, fortnightly visits, party-popper nose and squeaky feet.
Shanthi's Drug And Alcohol Experiences
- Romesh asked about drugs and Shanthi revealed she avoided smoking and hard drugs until trying weed once on tour in America.
- She stressed strict upbringing limited exposure and that she 'never tried' most drugs.