Ambika Bhakti Mod (born 1995/1996)[1] is a British actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Shruti Acharya in the BBC drama This is Going to Hurt.[2][3]
Ambika Mod | |
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| Born | Ambika Bhakti Mod 1995/1996 Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England |
| Alma mater | St Mary's College, Durham |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Mod grew up in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.[4] She is the daughter of Indian immigrants; her mother arrived in the UK as a child, and her father arrived in his 20s.[5] She attended Dame Alice Owen's School.[6] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from St Mary's College, Durham.[7]
While at Durham, Mod discovered acting and sketch comedy through the university's Revue,[8] performing at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and serving as the troupe's President in 2017.[9] She formed a duo titled Megan from HR with Andrew Shires.[10][11] She performs regularly at improvised comedy theatre The Free Association in London.[12] Early in her career, she worked as a personal assistant at Condé Nast as her day job while doing comedy at night.[5][13]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Mash Report | Sarah | 1 episode |
| 2020 | The B@it | Samantha | Episode: "Ending other people's relationships" |
| The News Quiz | — | Additional writer | |
| The Now Show | — | ||
| 2021 | Trying | Usher | Episode: "I'm Scared[14] |
| 2022 | This is Going to Hurt | Shruti Acharya | 7 episodes |
| TBA | One Day | Emma Morley | Upcoming[15] |
| Pet Name | Sophie | Short film | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cirque du Sillý | Edinburgh Fringe Festival | |
| 2019 | Children of the Quorn™ | ||
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Funny Women Awards | Stage | Semi-finalist | [16] | |