Ambika Mod

Ambika Bhakti Mod (born 1995/1996) is a British actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Shruti Acharya in the BBC drama This is Going to Hurt. Early life and education Mod grew up in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. She is the daughter of Indian immigrants; her mother arrived in the UK as a child, and her father arrived in his 20s. She attended Dame Alice Owen's School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from St Mary's College, Durham. While at Durham, Mod discovered acting and sketch comedy through the university's Revue, performing at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and serving as the troupe's President in 2017. She also performs improvised comedy at The Free Association in London. Career Mod formed a duo titled Megan from HR with Andrew Shires. She performs regularly at improvised comedy theatre The Free Association in London.