Romesh Ranganathan's 'Devastating' Shoe Burning Sparks Life-Changing Reflections

Romesh Ranganathan's Transformative Encounter

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan recently shared a rather eye-opening experience from his new Sky series, "Can't Knock the Hustle." During filming, he faced a challenging decision that led to significant self-reflection about materialism and success.

A Lesson from a Monk

While traversing India, Romesh met a monk who encouraged him to burn a pair of his beloved trainers as an exercise in detaching from material possessions. "It was devastating, to be honest. I wish I had worn a worse pair!" he recalled, humorously lamenting his choice of shoes.

Rethinking Success

This peculiar exercise forced Romesh to reconsider society's obsession with material goods and success. "We often think our job defines us, but this experience made me contemplate that notion deeply," he added. After parting with his trainers, he jokingly noted how his son may have become more materialistic in the process.

A Comedic Twist

Despite the serious undertone of the experience, the comedic aspect wasn't lost. Romesh ended up slipping on sandals with no grip on the way down the hill, resulting in a fall that the production team found quite entertaining. "It was a double whammy of detachment from material things and dignity!" he quipped.

Premiere Details

Viewers can catch Romesh: Can't Knock the Hustle on Sky Max and NOW, starting Tuesday, September 23rd, at 10 PM. Expect a mix of humor, reflection, and perhaps a shoe-burning tutorial!