In this episode of The Rishi Report, I sit down with Kumar—drag queen, comedian, philosopher, and honestly one of Singapore’s most recognisable national icons—and we go way beyond the usual “so how’s showbiz?” chat. We talk about what it actually means to be Kumar, how the public interacts with him, what fame does to your head, and what happiness looks like when the whole country thinks they know you. It’s funny, it’s blunt, and it’s also surprisingly grounded—because Kumar has lived through multiple versions of Singapore and he’s got receipts. We get into real Singaporean pressure points too: housing woes, sex education, Gen Z slang (yes, I made him decode some of it), and the bigger conversation around sexuality and LGBTQA+ identity in a country that’s constantly “changing” but also somehow always “not ready.” We also touch on what it means to represent Singapore, what Kumar feels he’s contributed to our culture, and where we might be headed next—from the future of Singapore to the Seng Kang carpark scandal, and even why people cheat. If you’re looking for a conversation that’s equal parts comedy and “wah, that’s actually deep,” this one’s for you.