It literally means – never judge a person by their face.
You might think Shamik’s face belongs to a sensible, practical man. You’d be wrong. He’s not the responsible older sibling. He’s not good at chess. He’s not a nerd. At least, not in a useful way.
Despite Appearances is an effort to put things right and break away from shallow, face-driven stereotypes. But you should just watch it for a laugh.
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Shamik is the latest voice to break out from the burgeoning comedy scene in India. He returns to Soho following his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his dry wit and laid-back rants. Namaste.
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