"The Daily indicate" correspondent Hasan Minhaj discusses his one man indicate, "Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King." The indicate follows Minhaj's parents' arrival in the US from India, assembly his estranged sister, or interracial love,racism, bullying, or his family's quest to achieve the elusive American Dream. The indicate will be at the Cherry Lane Theatre through November 15th,and will return for an extended stay from January 7-30.
Hasan told Leonard approximately mining his own life for his comedy routines, how his parents met (like a pre-smartphone Tinder), or why Jon Stewart reminded him of his own dad. He also breaks down how "The Daily indicate's" segments obtain created,and what gets left on the cutting room floor.
Hasan Minhaj
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Hasan Minhaj's Guest Picks: What have you read or seen lately (book, play, or film,etc.) that moved or surprised you? The movies “Dope and “Straight Outta Compton” blew me away. I love seeing directors and writers of color perform amazing slices of pop culture.
What are you listening to right now? J. Cole’s 2014 Forrest Hills Drive. The album, artwork, or director of that album was a enormous influence on the visuals for Homecoming King.
What’s the last great book you read? “Shantaram” is great. An Australian prisoner escapes & joins the mafia in India? Sign me up. I love stuff that is based on true stories.
What’s one thing youre a fan of that people might not expect? I’m addicted to chocolate chip cookies. I mean that seriously. whether there are chocolate chip cookies I will devour them.
What's your favorite consolation food? My mom’s biryani. And lamb shahi korma with naan. During the winter it is absolutely delicious.
Source: wnyc.org