Accomplishments
- Voted by the readers of the Montreal Mirror "funniest comedian" for three years in a row.
- Winner of 2009 COCA ( Canadian Organization for College Activities) Awards for Best Comedian.
- Voted by the readers of the Montreal Mirror as one of the top ten "most desirable men".
- HBO special premieres on June 14, 2009 across Canada and will run continuously throughout summer.
- Named one of the top 25 "Sexy and Successful" Indian artists by Anokhi Magazine.
- Askmen.com named him "Comedy's New Rock Star".
- Rumour's Restaurant & Comedy Club in Winnipeg has named a sandwich in Sugar's honor, The Sugar Sammy Sammie (Butter Chicken on a Bun)
- Nominated for Best Male Stand-up at the 2009 Canadian Comedy Awards
- Nominated for the category of Favorite Comedian by Masala! Mehndi! Masti!
- Recipient of the 2009 'La Revelation de Juste Pour Rire' ( The 2009 French discovery of The Just For Laughs Festival )
- Named One of the top Ten Rising Comedy Talents on the planet by The Hollywood Reporter
- Awarded the 2010 COCA awards
- Ranked #58 in the annual list of the Top 100 Men of 2009 by Divine magazine
- Featured in the 27th edition of the 'Juste le meilleur des galas 2009' DVD; a greatest hits compilations by the French version of the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival
- Nominated in the categories; 'Discovery of the Year' and 'Best Comedic Act' for his routine entitled ' les Quebecquois' for the 12th annual ' Le Gala Les Olivier', a ceremony which honors Quebec's top comedians.
- Recipient of the 2010 'Prix québécois de la citoyenneté' which honors individuals, enterprises and organizations for their commitmment and contribution to making Quebec a more pluralistic and inclusive society.
- Recipient of the 2010 ' Le Prix Umayyad'ambassadeur et rayonnement' presented by the ' Societe des Grands Citoyens' for his contribution as an international ambassador for Canada.
- The first Canadian to have a special on HBO Canada. Which consequently ended up being one of the top rated specials on that channel.
- His HBO special is set to be released on DVD on Jan 18 2011.
- Sugar Sammy's HBO Special is the #1 bestselling DVD on Amazon.ca
- Air Canada has picked up Sugar Sammy's HBO Special; which aired on all domestic and international Air Canada Flight
- Sugar Sammy's stand-up videos have had over 3 million views on YouTube.
- Has multiple international TV specials and appearances including in Canada, Dubai, Australia & the Netherlands.
- First comedian to perform at Just for Laughs in English, French, Hindi & Punjabi.
- Performed at Just for Laughs 7 years in a row since 2004.
- Signed a major endorsement deal with Videotron for a 2011 campaign.
- Worked with French comedian Gad Elmaleh
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