Rajiv Karia
Acting
Comedy
Film, TV & Theatre
Acting
Rajiv Karia is an award winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor.
His debut Edinburgh hour Gallivant received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, before transferring to Soho Theatre in 2023.
Praise for Gallivant
“Whipsmart, yet relaxed, Rajiv Karia oozes confidence on stage… His carefully crafted material and flawless delivery make him one to watch.” ★★★★★ Why Now Magazine
“he’s simply a great joke-writer. You come away from Gallivant hoping to see him land a sitcom writing gig… well-crafted jokes and affable delivery” ★★★★ The Skinny
As an actor, Rajiv has appeared in Malory Towers (CBBC), Lazy Susan (BBC Three) and Christmas Carole (Sky). He played Jam in the London Live original series Content, and Ranj in the Amazon/Vimeo feature Grave New World.
An accomplished writer for radio and television, Rajiv won the prestigious BBC Contract Writer Bursary 2021 and has written material for The Now Show, The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, Olga Koch: OK Computer, and Alex Edelman’s Peer Group on Radio 4. He has various projects in development for radio and television.
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
CHRISTMAS CAROLE | Jas | Ian Fitzgibbon | Sky Studios |
SMALL DOSES | Saleem | Gideon Beresford/Behnam Taheri | Objective Fiction |
MALORY TOWERS | Mr Hampson | Various | King Bert Productions |
LAZY SUSAN | Rajiv | Molly Manners/Jennifer Sheridan | Tiger Aspect Productions |
GRAVE NEW WORLD | Ranj | Stuart Laws | Turtle Canyon Comedy |
CONTENT | Jam | Stuart Laws | Turtle Canyon Comedy |
Comedy
Rajiv Karia is an award winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor.
His debut Edinburgh hour Gallivant received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, before transferring to Soho Theatre in 2023.
“Whipsmart, yet relaxed, Rajiv Karia oozes confidence on stage… His carefully crafted material and flawless delivery make him one to watch.” ★★★★★ Why Now Magazine
“he’s simply a great joke-writer. You come away from Gallivant hoping to see him land a sitcom writing gig… well-crafted jokes and affable delivery” ★★★★ The Skinny
As an actor, Rajiv has appeared in Malory Towers (CBBC), Lazy Susan (BBC Three) and Christmas Carole (Sky). He played Algo in Series 3 of Olga Koch: OK Computer on Radio 4.
An accomplished writer for radio and television, Rajiv won the prestigious BBC Contract Writer Bursary 2021 and has written material for The Now Show, The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, One Person Found This Helpful, and Alex Edelman’s Peer Group on Radio 4.
Stage
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
GALLIVANT | Himself | Edinburgh Fringe 2022 | |
GALLIVANT (WIP) | Pleasance Courtyard Edinburgh 2021 / Berks Nest | ||
PAINT (WIP) | Brighton Fringe 2021 | ||
JACK HARRIS AND RAJIV KARIA: THE SQUEEZE | Edinburgh Fringe 2019 | ||
FISH FINGER FRIDAYS: FUN TIME FRIENDS | Edinburgh Fringe 2017 | ||
FISH FINGER FRIDAYS: A SKETCH SHOW | Edinburgh Fringe 2016 |
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
COMEDY CONFESSIONS | Self | Get Pulped |
Film, TV & Theatre
Radio
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
BEST MEDICINE 2022 | BBC Radio 4 | Writer |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Horrible Histories 2022 | Lion Television / BBC | Writer's room |