Acting
David Batra
Born
1972-11-29 (53)
Place of birth
Lund, Sweden
Known for
Acting
Credits
56 titles
David Chadra Batra (born 1972) is a Swedish stand up comedian and TV actor. He was born in Lund and his mother is Swedish and his father is of Indian origin. David Batra holds a Master's degree in marketing which he studied at the University of Lund and Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, United States. Batra started doing stand up comedy in 1994 and he has written and played a leading role in comedy series on Swedish national TV. He has performed not only in Sweden but also in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, Spain and USA. In addition he has appeared on BBC and CNBC. On 25 August 2009, Batra released a music CD containing "irritating and annoying sounds" for people who have the in…
Known for
6.4Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson put the general knowledge of popular celebrities to the test - with a brand new twist.
All Against All
2019
5.4Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow on on TV4, which parodies Swedish political debate. It was first broadcast in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series. The current presenter is Anders S. Nilsson, who has hosted the show since 2004. Current team members include Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg and Johan Glans. Kodjo Akolor has also been featured. The program is a Swedish version of the short-run British show If I Ruled the World, which itself was as spin-off from Have I Got News For You - both produced by Hat Trick Productions. The comedians are divided into two teams, red and blue, representing traditional political colours. At the end of the show, the audience vote for the winners based on which team was funniest.
Parlamentet
1999
7.0The series is named after a small part of Saltsjöbaden called Solsidan. It revolves around Alex and Anna who are expecting their first child and have just moved to Alex's childhood home in Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm County. Alex tries to get Anna to enjoy herself, and at the same time spend time with his childhood friend Fredde.
Solsidan
2010
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hellenius Hörna
2010
7.5Swedish version of Taskmaster.
Taskmaster Sweden
2017
NRTV presenter invites Swedish celebrities and interesting personalities to her summer island in the Stockholm Archipelago for an evening filled with food, drink, laughs and emotion. She interviews her guests about their career, life and dreams, trying to learn new things about them.
Renées brygga
2015
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
5.2After years on the run, Sickan reunites with Vanheden, Harry and Doris for another coup. The plan, timed to the smallest detail, is to steal a complete T-Rex skeleton from the Natural History Museum and sell it to the unscrupulous businessman Wall Enberg for 320 million SEK. However, they have not counted on Rigmor Gren, an aged policewoman, obsessed with the idea of bringing Jönsson to justice before she herself retires.
The Jönsson Gang Returns
2024
4.0Two losers try to become criminals to solve their problems. One of them, MC Baboo, struggles to become a rapper but needs street-cred to compensate for his bad rap skills. The other, Sasan, has been dumped, fired and needs quick cash to give his dying dog an expensive surgical procedure. They decide to commit a series of robberies to solve their problems with fast cash and gaining respect on the streets. They soon have both the police and dangerous gangsters at their heels and after accidentally falling into debt to the underworld, they are forced to step up their game to pull off one final, daring heist. They intend to rob a famous comedian to avoid paying with their lives.
Most Unwanted
2021
5.0Swedish comedian David Batra gets personal as he playfully details the perks and pitfalls of being married to a recently resigned political leader.
David Batra: Elephant in The Room
2020
2010s · 6 titles
5.3For a long time, a group of friends have been on a yearly summer trip to Laholm. This year, they want to go somewhere else, at least everyone except Ulf, who force the others to join the trip - by saying he has cancer.
High Rise Life – The Movie
2012
7.3Hasse and Tage were best friends for over 30 years. Their films, shows, songs and books influenced an entire nation and were the glue that held people's home together. As a comedic duo, they united right-wing ghosts and anarchists in laughter. When Tage dies prematurely, his children lose a father, Hasse a father figure and all of Sweden a country father. And when Palme dies just months after Tage, the Swedish stable society begins to crumble. For the first time, the Alfredson and Danielsson families open up the archives and give us exclusive access to their stories, photographs and recordings.
Hasse & Tage - En kärlekshistoria
2019
3.2In Knohult things havn't changed much. Eulalia is tired of Nisse who's engaged in all sorts of inventions in his workshop or poaching in the forest rather than to repair the water pump. When Eulalia in protest begins swimming in soft drinks and water the plants with spirit Åsa-Nisse sees nothing else to do but to repair the pump. As with all his inventions he adds a few extra features ... When he starts the machine the ground rumbles and up comes oil instead of water! Now, not only Åsa-Nisse, but the whole Knohult sees their chance to become wealthy! But "Dunderpumpen", as he calles the invention, turns out to be stronger than anyone had imagined, and when shady Scanian oil magnates with support of the Swedish government wants their share of the pie Knohult declares themselves a republic...
Asa-Nisse - Welcome to Knohult
2011
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Kvarteret Skatan - i nöd och lust
2010
6.0In "Det här var ju tråkigt", David Batra offers fun, sharp and thoughtful views on language misrepresentations, cultural crashes and how we communicate with each other, all through the magic world of the angry, invading and cursed patrons. Det här var ju tråkigt, premiered in 2011, and quickly became one of the biggest Stand-up tours in Sweden with over 80 sold out performances across the country. The performance is loosely based on David's success books sold in over 300,000 ex
David Batra - Det här var ju tråkigt
2012
NRThe dynamic duo Batra & Robin are on tour through Sweden and here they do their joint stand-up show at home in Skåne, more specifically in Lund.
Batra & Robin
2014
2000s · 7 titles
6.0In the spring of 2003, the six comedians DAVID BATRA, ANNA BLOMBERG, JOHAN GLANS, RACHEL MOHLIN, VANNA ROSENBERG and MIKAEL SYRÉN got both television viewers and critics to laugh at the black mood series Skatan. The action revolves around a number of odd existences, all of which live or work in the fictional Skatan neighborhood. Now we have selected the best pieces from the first season of the skater neighborhood. Enjoy the absurd, black humor and all the crazy characters. Feel the Indian guru that never gets taken seriously, the disrespectful office cleaner, the tattooed blonde, the leopard vampire vampire, the depths of the game store, the enemies at the office - and many many more unlikely characters.
Kvarteret Skatan - The Best of season 1
2003
5.7A paparazzi photographer gets brutally murdered in Stockholm. His apartment is searched and the computer together with photo equipment is missing.
Beck 24 - In the Name of God
2007
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ultimate Comedy
2004
NRIn this delightful road movie, we follow the Sunny Standup crew on tour. Stand-up performances are interspersed with plenty of documentary-style behind-the-scenes moments.
Sunny Standup - En Roadmovie
2009
5.0The story of J whose goal is to be world master at playing Nintendo. He struggles with his traditional Jewish family and non-Jewish girlfriend who demand that he grow up and get a job. Real problems arise when he awakes to discover that his right hand is missing.
Bit by Bit
2002
6.4Hoffa floats ashore in Estonia after his stolen getaway boat has exploded. He tries to begin a new life in Estonia, but the longing for his family back home becomes too big and he decides to get back to Sweden. Now a tough struggle begins to get himself home to the family, a family that has moved on with their lives and also thinks that he's dead. A past as a bank robber and a fugitive is not making the journey easier. Along the way back to Sweden more problems arise that makes it even harder for him to meet his family again. Meantime back in Sweden his family is struggling with difficulties which they don't know how to solve. The time is running out and things don't look good at all.
Brothers: The Return
2006
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Kvarteret Skatan - nu i verkligheten
2007
Series credits
6.4Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson put the general knowledge of popular celebrities to the test - with a brand new twist.
All Against All
2019
5.4Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow on on TV4, which parodies Swedish political debate. It was first broadcast in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series. The current presenter is Anders S. Nilsson, who has hosted the show since 2004. Current team members include Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg and Johan Glans. Kodjo Akolor has also been featured. The program is a Swedish version of the short-run British show If I Ruled the World, which itself was as spin-off from Have I Got News For You - both produced by Hat Trick Productions. The comedians are divided into two teams, red and blue, representing traditional political colours. At the end of the show, the audience vote for the winners based on which team was funniest.
Parlamentet
1999
5.4Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow on on TV4, which parodies Swedish political debate. It was first broadcast in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series. The current presenter is Anders S. Nilsson, who has hosted the show since 2004. Current team members include Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg and Johan Glans. Kodjo Akolor has also been featured. The program is a Swedish version of the short-run British show If I Ruled the World, which itself was as spin-off from Have I Got News For You - both produced by Hat Trick Productions. The comedians are divided into two teams, red and blue, representing traditional political colours. At the end of the show, the audience vote for the winners based on which team was funniest.
Parlamentet
1999
7.0The series is named after a small part of Saltsjöbaden called Solsidan. It revolves around Alex and Anna who are expecting their first child and have just moved to Alex's childhood home in Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm County. Alex tries to get Anna to enjoy herself, and at the same time spend time with his childhood friend Fredde.
Solsidan
2010
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hellenius Hörna
2010
7.5Swedish version of Taskmaster.
Taskmaster Sweden
2017
NRTV presenter invites Swedish celebrities and interesting personalities to her summer island in the Stockholm Archipelago for an evening filled with food, drink, laughs and emotion. She interviews her guests about their career, life and dreams, trying to learn new things about them.
Renées brygga
2015
7.8Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is the young stand-up comedian Robin Paulsson from Malmö. The show's format is similar to that of other late-night shows, Robin makes jokes about recent news, shows sketches, and talks to a guest in the studio. One of the most popular sketches in the show features Robin appearing as Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Robins
2006
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Plura's Kitchen
2011
7.4No synopsis available yet.
I kveld med Ylvis
2011
8.5Talang Sverige, formerly named Talang between 2007–2011, is the Swedish version of the Got Talent series show where singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other performers compete against each other for audience support and the prize money. The show was broadcast for five seasons on TV4, between 2007–2011, before TV4 put the show on indefinite hiatus. Two years later, on June 19, 2013, TV3 announced that they had acquired the rights for the show and will re-launch the show in Spring 2014 under the name "Talang Sverige".
Sweden's Got Talent
2007
NRFactual series about Swedish television shows that left an impression.
Svenska tv-historier
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Gäster med gester
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Extra extra!
2006
7.4"Kvarteret Skatan" was a Swedish comedy-series depicting a few characters living in a fictional block called Skatan (the magpie) in an unnamed suburb of Stockholm. Here we meet characters such as Paul and Tord, Horny Gun, Gert and the talibans Conny and Britt. It was aired between the years 2003 and 2006.
Kvarteret Skatan
2003
6.9100 höjdare was a Swedish TV series which was produced and aired on Kanal 5. Six seasons of the show were produced and it ran from 2004 to 2008. It was hosted by the comedy duo Filip Hammar & Fredrik Wikingsson. In the first three seasons the hosts presented funny moments, often in the form of video clips, listing their 100 all-time favorites. In season two and three they also discuss the clips with celebrity guests. By season four the format changed and instead of showing clips, Filip and Fredrik made impromptu interviews with people, often in their homes.
100 Höjdare
2004
6.7Ten of Sweden's best comedians compete to make each other laugh, without bursting into laughter themselves. Anyone who can't keep up goes out of the competition where 500,000 SEK for charity is at stake. All under the direction of Eva Röse.
LOL: Last One Laughing Sweden
2022
No synopsis available yet.
Djävulsrallyt
2010
No synopsis available yet.
Petra Mede show
2010
6.0Morgonsoffan was a comedy program on SVT1, that primarily parodied the traditional morning programs Gomorron Sverige and Nyhetsmorgon. The show was hosted by Petra Mede and David Batra. Morgonsoffan premiered 12 March 2008. The last program was broadcast 16 December 2008.
Morgonsoffan
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Roast på Berns
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Roast på Berns
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Nugammalt
2013
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Jättebästisar
2014
8.0Famous comedians and funny experts meet in a duel where they try to outdo each other with astounding facts. Host is Johan Wester. Based on the hit British program QI.
QI (SE)
2012
NRTalkshow with host Jessica Almenäs
Breaking News with Jessica Almenäs
2018
7.2No synopsis available yet.
Komiker utan gränser
2022
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bergs bärbara talkshow
2013
No synopsis available yet.
Roliga timmen
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
First Lady
2024
No synopsis available yet.
Skolan
2016
No synopsis available yet.
Räkfrossa
2000
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Batra och Glans - 30 år tillsammans
2025
7.0The comedian David Batra has his roots in India but is living a very swedish life. Malin Mendel, correspondant för Swedish Television (SVT) in India, looks swedish but has adapted to the indian lifestyle. In the series "Världens sämste indier" (eng: "The worst indian in the world") David travels to India and is helped by Malin to better understand the country and his heritage.
Världens sämsta indier
2018
6.5No synopsis available yet.
Hårt väder
2022
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sov gott
2023
NRComedian David Batra and correspondent Malin Mendel are opening a restaurant in India. But what food should they serve? They cook their way through Indian restaurant classics and old family recipes, sharing their best tips along the way.
World's best curry
2023
Behind the camera
5.3For a long time, a group of friends have been on a yearly summer trip to Laholm. This year, they want to go somewhere else, at least everyone except Ulf, who force the others to join the trip - by saying he has cancer.
High Rise Life – The Movie
2012
5.0Swedish comedian David Batra gets personal as he playfully details the perks and pitfalls of being married to a recently resigned political leader.
David Batra: Elephant in The Room
2020