The Private Life of Singaporean Comedian Kumar

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2023
  • 11 years ago, an 18-year-old boy stood outside Kumar’s doorsteps. He never imagined that that would be the day he became a parent.
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Komentáře • 403

  • @andynumber5346
    @andynumber5346 Před rokem +709

    You gotto admit, gay or not gay, a good parent is gender blind. All you need is kindness and compassion. Thank you Kumar for sharing your private life with us.

    • @nagapanjami4331
      @nagapanjami4331 Před 11 měsíci +10

      yes! concur with you.. one just need to have more love, kindness & compassion towards all.. much love & blessings to Kumar and all those who understands similar journey... be happy! be you!

    • @kenichi5388
      @kenichi5388 Před 9 měsíci

      Wishing Malaysians see this! Most of them were homophobic!

    • @imanzulkarnaian8528
      @imanzulkarnaian8528 Před 9 měsíci +3

      A good parent will also prevent their child from anything against their moral values even if as far as disowning the child. Moral values are subjective form by society. Whether it is right or wrong is another topic but you must DEFEND your beliefs and moral values. You cant say what the parents did was wrong because they are defending their values.

    • @codeman8113
      @codeman8113 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@imanzulkarnaian8528that’s true , disowning is a form of self blame. You blame yourself for the weird upbringing of your child and you can’t face them anymore.

  • @freakingspider3648
    @freakingspider3648 Před rokem +1191

    Kumar is a great example of an exemplar human being despite what society does to him. We should always have compassion in our hearts. Always think lovingly.

    • @connectpanjang7714
      @connectpanjang7714 Před rokem +3

      "what society does to him"? Dude everyone loves him!

    • @anselm9791
      @anselm9791 Před rokem +5

      her*

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz Před rokem +32

      ​@@connectpanjang7714
      Not really. People see him as a clown,the joker,the entertainer. Not as a person. They still refer to him with the degrading term ah gua. The transphobia is real.

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz Před rokem +6

      ​@@anselm9791
      Not really. He did wanted to transition but then he stopped halfway. (I rmb there's a period where she had boobs). I think in the end it was just him exploring his identity and now he's comfortable the way he is? He's more like fluid/non binary?

    • @PChan-yt4uf
      @PChan-yt4uf Před rokem +11

      ​@@anselm9791He is gay, not a trans. He knows he is a he.

  • @Runnerofall
    @Runnerofall Před rokem +819

    Kumar raised his kid better than some straight couples. Thank you for opening up your private life to us Kumar. You have our respect!

  • @coucalicri
    @coucalicri Před rokem +179

    that "friend" was definitely not a friend. Kumar has a beautiful and kind soul to open her house to a lost angry kid. Also, love the house decor!

    • @homekcyj630
      @homekcyj630 Před rokem +3

      Not "her", is "his"

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz Před rokem +25

      @@homekcyj630
      He is fine with both. Son calls her mom/she.

    • @pingteo6104
      @pingteo6104 Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@homekcyj630Your mind didn’t improve after watching this video.

  • @maleemonster
    @maleemonster Před rokem +489

    Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us Kumar!!

  • @deadiraterobot
    @deadiraterobot Před rokem +276

    Massive respect to Kumar and Sathin for forming the found family that they have.

  • @iddinjr
    @iddinjr Před rokem +55

    “1 night became.. 11 years..” 😂

  • @jorishnathanael1812
    @jorishnathanael1812 Před rokem +32

    "Nothing to bear". That's priceless, wholesomeness, everything

  • @LoveNotWar
    @LoveNotWar Před rokem +433

    Kumar, you are an amazing person and your son is lucky to have you as a mother and father. Come to think of it, I have "known you" longer than he has been around. 31 years in fact 😄 Will never forget your wonderful performances at Boom Boom Room. Thank you for the laughs ❤

    • @shysmy19
      @shysmy19 Před rokem

      How would Kumar be a mother??? Kumar is a dude

  • @fmrxx938
    @fmrxx938 Před rokem +418

    love this and love how kumar’s son calls kumar “her” as the pronoun. what an understanding family that we rarely have as a community in singapore.

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem +24

      It's he not her why this pride community are delusional

    • @hibiscuspalm9254
      @hibiscuspalm9254 Před rokem +40

      @@kultus666so you think you know how Kumar likes to be addressed then her son?

    • @shysmy19
      @shysmy19 Před rokem +29

      @@hibiscuspalm9254 what he likes does not change the fact that Kumar is a man. You can’t just change your pronouns at will.

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem

      @@hibiscuspalm9254 kumar is a biological male he is not a woman or biological female. Kumar s son is an idiot too. For addressing he as her.

    • @fmrxx938
      @fmrxx938 Před rokem +56

      @@kultus666 people like you are clearly why i mentioned “we rarely have as a community in singapore”.

  • @nataliella97
    @nataliella97 Před rokem +254

    this was so sweet, and I'm very glad that singapore has gotten to the point where it's open enough that beautiful, nontraditional parents like kumar feel safe enough to share their stories.

  • @wailinglee1335
    @wailinglee1335 Před rokem +84

    Kumar has what it takes to be a great parent, warm-hearted, kind and generous.

  • @chycahaya
    @chycahaya Před rokem +97

    I’ve watched this 3 or 4 times by now. Just can’t get enough of it!! This is humanity.. your son doesn’t have to your own bloodline yet your mummy could also be your daddy. It challenges boundaries & stereotypes in so many ways. And the beauty of it? Kumar doesn’t overshare in this manic world of social media. So once in awhile when he does, it really hits us hard ❤

  • @konkeydong6907
    @konkeydong6907 Před rokem +91

    I have much greater respect for Kumar now. Always admired him for being so bold but this really gave me a new perspective of him. A true example of what an amazing human being is capable of.

  • @KennyEatsWorld
    @KennyEatsWorld Před rokem +161

    Wow...this is a good interview. You've uncovered a side of Kumar not known to the public before. Great example of a human being. Thanks for doing this OGS

  • @judedude8719
    @judedude8719 Před rokem +57

    Mad respect for you Kumar! Breaking the norm and showing what being human really means. Hope to see you live someday ❤

  • @agneswilliams3512
    @agneswilliams3512 Před rokem +30

    This was so enlightening to hear. That wasn't a friend who asked Kumar such a horrendous question. God has blessed u both to have each other in ur lives. I have 2 beautiful daughters so Kumar just want to say ur a wonderful parent and u have a wonderful son. Thank u for sharing.

  • @telomeke3157
    @telomeke3157 Před rokem +56

    OMG this was so moving! I never knew our sharp-tongued national treasure Kumar had this side. But that flat is filled with so much love you can _feel_ it coming through the screen, and I hope Kumar and Sathin remember every day how precious it is to have the family that they do (which includes those cute doggies too💖).

  • @yca4309
    @yca4309 Před rokem +53

    Kumar is such a beautiful person and I'm so glad we have someone like him in Singapore

  • @lolboyboy1
    @lolboyboy1 Před rokem +109

    Really admirable what Kumar has done! You have my respect

  • @jaclee3594
    @jaclee3594 Před rokem +33

    This is so touching. Besides his humour, Kumar is such a genuine and caring person.

  • @vprathan
    @vprathan Před rokem +38

    An amazing example of how human you can be... amazing example of pure love and just being a simple human being. Utmost respect to Kumar...❤

  • @emilyng4974
    @emilyng4974 Před rokem +8

    This video touch many people’s heart. He is candid with his feelings for his son & late father. He’s a genuine, sincere & kind person.

  • @3am201
    @3am201 Před rokem +9

    Kumar you're such a good human being...your compassion and forgiveness towards your dad ...is amazing

  • @foxyloxyBABE
    @foxyloxyBABE Před rokem +11

    Its so touching how kumar took up raising a child without hesitation. Most people would have kicked the boy out or neglected him if he wanted to stay.

  • @tearaaa4236
    @tearaaa4236 Před rokem +37

    this touch my heart so deeply that i didn’t know i had it in me. my late mom was both my mother and father and even as a single mom she gave her everything to all her 4 daughters. as the youngest, i was more towards the rude/defiance child and yes we had ups and downs but at the end of the day i knew she just wanted me to grow up to be a better person than she was. the last bit really resonated with me. i didn’t got to tell her that im sorry and it’s one of my biggest regret too . I’m still young , only 17 learning about the world so i hope that one day when im ready to be an adult, i’ll be someone who my late mother can be proud of even if she’s not by my side. thank you for this video 🤍

  • @shaunchuan3027
    @shaunchuan3027 Před rokem +9

    I saw Kumar in lavender many years back, he’s such a wonderful person behind camera too. Great example to many ppl.

  • @hannah5168
    @hannah5168 Před rokem +11

    I love how you shared this with the world. Because so many people are going through something similar and you make us feel less alone

  • @WilisBlue
    @WilisBlue Před rokem +10

    As johorean, I grow up watching him n love him... thanks you for all these years that u make me laugh... Queen..❤..

  • @praneethanairrathakrishnan2668
    @praneethanairrathakrishnan2668 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Tears came while I watched this. Truly huge respect to Kumar..WOW! Great example of true parenthood... 👍 ❤

  • @benedict0207
    @benedict0207 Před rokem +11

    The world needs people with big hearts like Kumar... Amazing, bringing happiness to people and kind and genuine from deep within!
    Lots of love and respect

  • @obedan3990
    @obedan3990 Před rokem +6

    Thank you Kumar for sharing your life story. You are an amazing soul🌹

  • @Jamie-Fox
    @Jamie-Fox Před 11 měsíci +3

    So happy for Kumar to have someone appreciate him as the person he is and call him both father and mother. Life fulfilled! 😊😊

  • @mvinayagar
    @mvinayagar Před rokem +5

    Showing and giving love to someone is truly a blessing.

  • @SingZeon48
    @SingZeon48 Před rokem +10

    This would have been the perfect endorsement for this year's Pink Dot campaign

  • @lennonseow90
    @lennonseow90 Před rokem +5

    Kumar, you are an amazing soul. God bless you always. Love from Malaysia.

  • @space5776
    @space5776 Před rokem +21

    You are an amazing human being ! Don’t let anyone judge you or treat you indifferently. To me as an Aussie, you are my best comedian in Asia . Also you remind me of all my artistic & creative friends who are full of live & embrace honesty with a truck load of laughter

  • @DeStinAr0
    @DeStinAr0 Před rokem +54

    We singaporeans are proud of u ❤
    Thank u for always making us smile too 🙂

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem

      Yea lgbtq sucks, Singapore will go in water soon and don't you guys come to malaysia

  • @patt5085
    @patt5085 Před rokem +13

    What's most important is the love from people around you and what will you left behind. And Kumar has that aplenty.

  • @michi7-7
    @michi7-7 Před 6 měsíci +3

    First time chance upon this clip. It’s nice to see a different side of Kumar…(I’ve been following his performance of humorous jokes online) as little did we know him behind all those performances who he truly is…Good sharing and wish to know more of how is his beautiful soul is, apart from bringing so many joys and laughters to everyone who experienced his staged performance.😊

  • @tommyfield8449
    @tommyfield8449 Před rokem +27

    I know he has mentioned somewhere that he has taken in 'someone' but didn't know who it is. He has mentioned that he does help people around despite whatever people reaction towards Kumar.
    Sometimes ill treatment from family make us realised that we can be a better person. Hearing kumar stories,a lot of us can understand & i agree with Kumar. No point holding on to the anger. Just treat them like any human being. Our parents grow older. They can't control of everything.
    Lastly,thank you Kumar for your stories & last but not least,keep on entertaining us.

  • @brok3ndgt882
    @brok3ndgt882 Před rokem +7

    Amazing little sit n talk with kumar its very heartwarming

  • @yeoboonmeng5300
    @yeoboonmeng5300 Před rokem +5

    Kumar is Singapore's treasure. One of the most underrated artists. ❤

  • @helolokal
    @helolokal Před rokem +6

    Kumar is an amazing parent to Sathin and 2 fur boys! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @theunraveler
    @theunraveler Před rokem +15

    "That man might be your father, but he aint your dad" - Yondu

  • @helenlee9108
    @helenlee9108 Před rokem +7

    For me, it does not matter if he's a she or she's a he. They are better friends as they are more sensitive to our feelings. ❤

  • @crystalo1134
    @crystalo1134 Před rokem +5

    What an amazing and salient video. Thank you so much OGS and Kumar!

  • @keempossible88
    @keempossible88 Před rokem +7

    This is so touching. Full respect for Kumar ❤️❤️

  • @stickymoney
    @stickymoney Před 4 měsíci +2

    “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” ― Fredrick Koeing

  • @dormghost
    @dormghost Před rokem +3

    I hardly watch his shows (not familiar eith him outside of singapore) but I can see he has such kindness in him. We need more kindness in this world.

  • @ct1790
    @ct1790 Před rokem +7

    Beautiful story. Thank you for producing this and Kumar for letting us into your private life. ❤

  • @michaelschmitt8416
    @michaelschmitt8416 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Kumar is a national treasure, and now we know, a very loving one ❤️ big hug my dear

  • @DayanaJfr
    @DayanaJfr Před rokem +2

    This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @pp33448
    @pp33448 Před rokem +3

    Kumar has been and will always be a better parent than some of the parents in the world! Kudos to you and Sathin!

  • @user-tn9fe9rk8b
    @user-tn9fe9rk8b Před rokem +3

    Hats off to you kumar...being real ..may the universe bless u n your son always

  • @hardhang
    @hardhang Před rokem +6

    Amazing person, I hope that our society can be more open minded than it is now and be more accepting towards people like Kumar

  • @JanetLeeLY
    @JanetLeeLY Před rokem +5

    Kumar you are simply a kind hearted person.

  • @linglingblingbling1112
    @linglingblingbling1112 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I see a very motherly and caring character in how Kumar also loves his dogs. There's a lot of love and forgiveness in Kumar, that's for sure. What a sweet human being.

  • @aly5130
    @aly5130 Před rokem +3

    Kumar, my favourite standup comedian and so good to know he is such a grateful person. Inspiring!

  • @mr.g702
    @mr.g702 Před rokem +8

    Great appreciation for your openness in sharing your personal life and family with everyone. May you and your family always be blessed by God.

  • @SIRLOUISE
    @SIRLOUISE Před rokem +3

    Love this story. Thank you so much for sharing with the world!

  • @cnaz8709
    @cnaz8709 Před rokem +1

    What a remarkable human being, selfless and its not even his flesh & blood. May God bless him

  • @mamamememoo
    @mamamememoo Před rokem +12

    Thank you for giving us access to something so personal and private as familial love. Thank you for inspiring parents and children alike- for parents: to be gracious and patient with our children; for children: to be grateful and to not waste a chance to tell our parents we forgive them and love them.

  • @VanDrew9
    @VanDrew9 Před rokem +1

    Love this , a part of the legendary Kumar we had not seen … you can see her feelings thru the words she convey about her child …

  • @tonyquek6157
    @tonyquek6157 Před rokem +17

    RESPECT to you, Kumar!

  • @nazrojean7128
    @nazrojean7128 Před rokem +11

    wow..the other sweet side of Q-Mar!congrats for being such a wonderful parent!

  • @patchan6625
    @patchan6625 Před 18 hodinami

    Kudos to you Kumar, taking in a young person with no blood ties❤

  • @skygaz3r
    @skygaz3r Před rokem +3

    This is so heartwarming!

  • @danasingapore135
    @danasingapore135 Před rokem +4

    I always had a feeling Kumar is a kind person ❤

  • @anglo-saxonconnor817
    @anglo-saxonconnor817 Před rokem +8

    I just want Kumar to know there are people who did the same things as you in Singapore. I wish heaven will have a place for people like you in this world. I don't know how you all did it but I'm glad you all can. Thank you.

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem

      Heaven has no place for trans or for lgbtq communities

    • @anglo-saxonconnor817
      @anglo-saxonconnor817 Před rokem +1

      Man made heaven have no place for many people including you but real god domain is not what humans imagine it to be. So grow up. Leave Kumar and whatever kind of communities you cannot accept alone and in peace.

  • @akizuki1166
    @akizuki1166 Před rokem +1

    We will see you tonite Kumar at MBS.. yeah!!🎉

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett5757 Před rokem +4

    *Well done Kumar and all my respect to you cos your tough and challenging growing up history has made you a stronger and wiser person today*

  • @alanlee2703
    @alanlee2703 Před 3 měsíci

    Kumar you are a great person. You took in someone during his desperate hours, gave him a shelter, gave him warm and love and in return you have a family. Wishing you and your family (son) lot of happiness and great health!

  • @hekoma
    @hekoma Před rokem +2

    This was so fun to watch I am so happy that kumar was ok shearing this part of his life 🥰

  • @user-ln9zn9fh4u
    @user-ln9zn9fh4u Před rokem +39

    Parent is someone who natures a child …. Not always biological.
    Some biological parents , do more damage
    Happy for you Kumar ans thanks for showing us another side of your life ❤

  • @NaOj13
    @NaOj13 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful story. Never know the amount of love you can provide ❤

  • @fookwah
    @fookwah Před rokem +6

    You go girl , Kumar 😀- you have take the word family and show us what can constitute a family and - where love and care dwells
    Thank you for the inspiration ❤

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem

      You dumb is it?that's a male not female.

  • @maryroseculas3273
    @maryroseculas3273 Před rokem +1

    Love all your comedies on youtube, Kumar. Most of the times, laugter really makes our day go well.
    You are a great parent to your son. Tolerance and pesevearance must always be there and you have that.
    Keep up the good work and be blessed, with your family.
    Thank you.

  • @evelynoktavia9199
    @evelynoktavia9199 Před rokem +37

    so much respect for her

  • @HdBanger
    @HdBanger Před rokem +5

    1) thank u Kumar, for the joy you brought to us. I really enjoy ur comedy. As I grow older and there are less things to laugh about, u are an exception.
    2) thumbs up to ur big love (like how u describe dogs in ur performances), to the people around u. And thus a son come into being. Enjoy the bliss and the blessings that come w it.
    3) keep going, keep smiling, and keep performing. All of us in Singapore and probably around the world are right behind u.

  • @ilovemaccas1016
    @ilovemaccas1016 Před rokem +6

    i love this mother father. super cool my idol ash u are a big mood fr

    • @kultus666
      @kultus666 Před rokem

      Where is the mother all I see is father n son. You must be delusional

  • @renugamarimuthu8936
    @renugamarimuthu8936 Před rokem +3

    Hi Kumar.... love your performances! Thanks for sharing this part of you. I really respect you for the person that you are.... take care. Wishing you good health and loads of happiness. God bless you and your family

  • @tuesdae666
    @tuesdae666 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing and thanks OGS for the good story!

  • @jvslynn
    @jvslynn Před rokem +3

    this was such a heartwarming video :)

  • @ylvisfan390
    @ylvisfan390 Před rokem +2

    Kumar i like and and admire you after seeing this interview. I feel that i know you better now

  • @paramessubramaniam8116
    @paramessubramaniam8116 Před rokem +2

    Kumar, t besides the laughs you gave us , you gave us insights of a beautiful human being and an elevated soul.

  • @deandean0570
    @deandean0570 Před rokem +2

    Wow I'm touched by the story. Thanks for sharing your pvt life with us Kumar ..❤

  • @shantiram4921
    @shantiram4921 Před rokem +6

    So meaningful and very laid back sort of interview. At the end It’s fly unity makes our relationship stronger irrespective of your gender identity. Kumar is such a great person. Wish you all the best and thanks for this wonderful conversation. Cute doggies🥰🙏🏼💕💕

  • @sayurik
    @sayurik Před rokem +9

    I wish them all the best and hope they’ll be healthy and happy always 😊

  • @viriconium1
    @viriconium1 Před rokem +3

    This just makes him an even more beautiful human being

  • @secretsoul6882
    @secretsoul6882 Před rokem

    Wow, this is a beautiful video. Worth to do and share.

  • @merrymack6835
    @merrymack6835 Před rokem +3

    Big ups to you both, love and light

  • @IvanpalGrewal
    @IvanpalGrewal Před 6 dny

    What an amazing story ! Thanks for sharing

  • @abglong74
    @abglong74 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Becomes a father is the right words.

  • @joykhooml
    @joykhooml Před rokem

    Kumar, you are doing such a great job as a parent....I hope you will continue to be happy in life....May you be blessed abundantly.

  • @viviankwan1101
    @viviankwan1101 Před 10 měsíci

    It’s a beautiful and heartwarming story…. Thank you for sharing this ❤🙏

  • @cheehaukueh8032
    @cheehaukueh8032 Před rokem +1

    I only wanted shout this at him... "Kumar ah... Jia Bah Buey...... God Bless🙏

  • @imnotsure4864
    @imnotsure4864 Před rokem +3

    I have so much respect over you, wishing you more happiness 💖

  • @keerthanaswaminathan2471

    It was so heartwarming to watch 🥹

  • @burden_of_knowing
    @burden_of_knowing Před rokem +1

    Wonderful to know about this other side of Kumar. A great person. Hats off