SoCal’s Aarti Garg Appears On Amazon Game Show

Photo: Aarti Garg with her brother and parents.

By Vartika Goyal

CERRITOS, CA – Indian American accountant Aarti Garg recently garnered attention with her appearance on Amazon Prime’s hit game show, Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?, hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce. The show, which quickly became the #1 program worldwide, celebrated Garg’s performance and cultural representation.

In the show’s second episode, Aarti shared the spotlight with Indian Canadian celebrity Lilly Singh. Both women embraced their Indian heritage and Garg, along with her mother, participated in a heartwarming exchange with Singh.

Garg is an accountant who works in the family business, and she said she enjoys traveling, trivia, and salsa dancing. She’s fluent in English and Spanish, with knowledge of Hindi and some French reflecting her interest in diversity and culture..

On the show, she chose “First Grade Mathematics” as her opening category, drawing on her experience as an accountant. Her witty and relatable nature captured viewers’ attention.

Reflecting on her experience, Garg said, “It wasn’t just about winning a game. It was a moment for us to proudly share and celebrate our Indian heritage on a stage seen by millions.” She hopes her participation resonates with both the Los Angeles and broader Indian American communities, inspiring pride in their cultural roots.