Mother's Day Special: From mum to mic: Sydney mom's stand-up debut after 40

Nidhi Kothari (left) enthralled an audience of 800-odd people (background) with her first ever stand-up comedy show in Sydney. Credit: Supplied by Nidhi Kothari

This Mother’s Day, meet Nidhi Kothari — a stay-at-home mum who swapped school runs for stand-up, performing her first solo comedy show before a crowd of 800 after turning 40. With sharp wit and heartfelt honesty, Nidhi draws on her life as a mother, daughter, and wife navigating two cultures. In this episode, she shares her journey of self-discovery, the power of laughter, and advice for mums trying to balance family life with long-held dreams— and how she donated all proceeds from her debut show to a local temple.

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Published 11 May 2025 5:20pm

Updated 14 May 2025 2:48pm

By Vrishali Jain

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This Mother’s Day, meet Nidhi Kothari — a stay-at-home mum who swapped school runs for stand-up, performing her first solo comedy show before a crowd of 800 after turning 40. With sharp wit and heartfelt honesty, Nidhi draws on her life as a mother, daughter, and wife navigating two cultures. In this episode, she shares her journey of self-discovery, the power of laughter, and advice for mums trying to balance family life with long-held dreams— and how she donated all proceeds from her debut show to a local temple.

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