Sumukhi Suresh’s ‘Hoemonal’ to premiere on Netflix

Key points

• Indian comedian Sumukhi Suresh has premiered her first stand-up special, Hoemonal, on Netflix on 14 October. The show covers hormonal changes, dating, body image, singlehood and expectations around motherhood.
• Suresh drew on her own experiences and said she began writing the show in 2021 with the aim of being completely honest on stage. After touring India and internationally, including a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, she said audiences responded with emotional reactions as well as laughter.
• She hopes viewers find the special comforting and relatable.