What to Expect
Rishi’s hosting style is witty, confident, and highly audience-aware, combining the instincts of a stand-up comedian with the polish of an experienced live-event host. He brings humour and personality to the programme while maintaining the structure and stage control required for corporate events.
Best For
A strong fit for Dinner and Dance programmes, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, appreciation nights, and celebration-style corporate events where organisers want a comedic emcee with sharp delivery, polished presence, and memorable audience connection.
About Rishi Budhrani
Rishi Budhrani is a Singapore-based comedian, host, and actor known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and confident live-event presence. He voices Sammy in the Netflix animated series Downstairs, has appeared on Comedy Central’s Stand-up Asia, and became the first Singaporean comedian to perform at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Rishi has also performed internationally and at the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, while his hosting experience includes Singapore’s National Day Parade before an audience of 25,000 spectators.
Hosting Details
- English comedic event emcee
- Voice of Sammy in Netflix animated series Downstairs | First stand-up comedian to host Singapore’s National Day Parade
- Performed at Gotham Comedy Club NYC, Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals
- Suitable for Dinner & Dance events, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, product launches, conferences, and private corporate celebrations
- Also available as comedian, event moderator, and motivational speaker
