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BBC Radio 2's Romesh Ranganathan's rift with brother over money after dad died


Comedian Romesh Ranganathan opened up on the 'massive problems' he faced with his brother Dinesh after their father, Ranga, died and the family's financial situation was revealed

He was navigating the challenges of new fatherhood and a career shift from teaching to comedy when his dad Ranga's death in 2011 uncovered deep financial troubles within the family. Dinesh felt Romesh, pictured here with his mum, wasn't 'pulling his weight' to support his family (Image: No credit)In the heat of the moment, emotions ran high as he recalled yelling: "I'm never going to forget how you've treated me." Romesh recalls an argument with his brother Dinesh, pictured here with their mum Shanthi (Image: No credit)The trio endured a tough period, living in a bed and breakfast for a year and a half before finally being allocated a council house.

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