The eldest of three boys, Joyanta Acharjee grew up in Southampton,
Hampshire before studying French and German at Royal Holloway,
University of London.
Spent most of his teenage weekends and a short stint after college
waiting tables in an Indian restaurant as well as a short stint as a
security guard before landing his first office job with a financial
information company.
Moved to London in 1999 to work as a financial journalist.
Started performing stand-up comedy at open mic nights on the London
comedy circuit since 2005.