Sindhu Venkatanarayanan, known professionally as Sindhu Vee, is an Indian-born British comedian and actress celebrated for her sharp observational stand-up and screen roles.
She first gained recognition on the UK comedy circuit after leaving a high-powered career in investment banking, becoming known for her witty takes on family life, cultural identity, and marriage.
Vee is best known for her breakthrough performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, appearances on major BBC panel shows, and her role as Mrs. Phelps in the 2022 Netflix film Matilda the Musical.
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| Real Name: | Sindhu Venkatanarayanan |
| Stage Name: | Sindhu Vee |
| Born: | 19 June 1969 (age 57 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality: | Indian-born British |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Venkatanarayanan |
| Siblings: | 1 |
| Spouse: | Jakob Horder |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Comedian, Actress |
| Net Worth: | $1 million–2 million |
Early Life and Education
Sindhu Vee was born on 19 June 1969 in New Delhi, India, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Venkatanarayanan.
Her father was a Tamil civil servant and her mother, originally from Uttar Pradesh, worked as a teacher and later as a therapist.
She has one older sister and spent her early years moving between Delhi, Lucknow, and the Philippines due to her father’s postings.
She studied at the University of Delhi, where she earned a BA, before receiving a scholarship to the University of Oxford for another BA.
She later completed a master’s degree at McGill University in Montreal and a Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago.
She is of Indian origin, with a Tamil father and North Indian mother, and is Hindu.
Career
Sindhu Vee began her professional life far from the stage, working as a high-flying bonds trader for Barclays Capital in London after leaving academia.
Following the birth of her first child, she stepped away from banking to raise her family, later discovering stand-up comedy almost by chance through a Funny Women workshop in 2012.
She quickly made her mark on the UK circuit, performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe every year from 2013 to 2017 and earning nominations for the BBC New Comedy Award in 2016 as well as strong placings at the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and NATYS New Acts of the Year Show in 2017.
Her career accelerated with the 2018 debut solo hour Sandhog, which earned a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer, sold-out runs at the Soho Theatre, and a 92-date UK tour.
She became a regular presence on British television, appearing on Live at the Apollo (including as host), QI, Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, and Would I Lie to You?.
Parallel radio work included writing and hosting the BBC Radio 4 series Sindhustan and contributing to The Guilty Feminist and Child Labour podcasts.
She later performed internationally in India and the United States, cementing her reputation for intelligent, culturally layered observational comedy.
In later years, Vee expanded into acting while continuing to tour extensively. She played Mrs. Phelps in the acclaimed 2022 Netflix adaptation of Matilda the Musical, appeared in Sex Education and Feel Good, and took leading roles such as Sudha Pradeep in The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh. Further credits include My Mother’s Wedding, That Christmas, and Picture This.
Her 2025 special Alphabet, released on her own platform, paid tribute to the family members who shaped her material.
Through sold-out tours across the UK, North America, and beyond, together with consistent television and film work, she has established herself as a distinctive and influential voice in contemporary British comedy.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @sindhuvee
- Facebook Handle: sindhuveecomedian
- TikTok Handle: @sindhuvee100
- YouTube Channel: Sindhu Vee
Personal Life
Sindhu Vee is married to Danish financier Jakob Horder, whom she met while studying in the United States; they have been together for more than two decades and have three children.
They live in London, and she continues to maintain a close family focus while balancing an international touring and acting schedule.
Filmography
- Sick of It (2018)
- Sex Education (2020)
- Feel Good (2020)
- Starstruck (2021)
- Matilda the Musical (2022)
- What’s Love Got to Do with It? (2022)
- My Mother’s Wedding (2023)
- The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (2024)
- That Christmas (2024)
- The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024)
- Picture This (2025)
Net Worth
Sindhu Vee has an estimated net worth of approximately $1–2 million.
She earns primarily from her successful stand-up tours, television appearances, film roles, radio and podcast work, and residual income from earlier years in investment banking, supplemented by brand partnerships and digital content.