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Charithra Chandran: Going Places
Now it’s Charithra Chandran’s turn to shine in ‘Schooled’, a brand-new six-part comedy series
Kaveree Bamzai
Kaveree Bamzai
22 Aug, 2025
The British Indians starring in Bridgerton are going places. After Simone Ashley, now it’s Charithra Chandran’s turn to shine in ‘Schooled’, a brand-new six-part comedy series from writer and creator Delia-René Donaldson for Channel 4. It is said to be based on Donaldson’s own experiences in pastoral care at a London academy, blending sharp humour and a heartfelt celebration of the unsung heroes of the UK education system.
Sheena’s Success

Sheena Chohan wanted to fulfil the ambitions her mother had for her, even if it meant going from Bhatinda to Kolkata to Mumbai. Her debut was opposite Mammootty in The Train in 2011. Since then she has worked across languages and genres, including The Fame Game (2022) and The Trial (2023), both on OTT. Her latest role is in the upcoming film ‘Sant Tukaram’ with Subodh Bhave. Chohan has given her whole heart in her portrayal of Sant Tukaram’s wife Avali Jija Bai, as she has done in her work as a human rights activist.
Hindi Rocks

Getting a packed hall for a Hindi language comedy show in New York’s Madison Square Garden is not easy but Zakir Khan managed to do that with a little help from famous friends like fellow comedian Hasan Minhaj and the musician Ali Sethi.
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Kaveree Bamzai is an author and a contributing writer with Open
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