He lists his influences as: "Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin and Sam Kinison.

"[8] Chowdhry makes an effort to keep fit during touring, telling Coach Magazine: "I don't eat chapatis, even though I’m Indian" – and replacing them with higher-protein substitutes like bulgur wheat and quinoa.

"[10] Talking to the South China Morning Post, he said, "People see you as an Asian comedian, whereas the other two guys coming to Hong Kong (Sean Meo and Michael McIntyre) aren't Asian comedians – they're just British.

"[11] Chowdhry started his stand up career performing in pubs and clubs around London, often risking racial attacks.

[15] In early 2003 Chowdhry appeared on stage as "shady, Archers-obsessed Raheem" in the play Finding Bin Laden.