<p>Gopi Bahu from the famous Indian television show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya has fans across the world, and even Hollywood actor Kal Penn has watched the show. The show and its characters have always been the source material for several memes. And if you remember, Yashraj Mukhate’s musical spin on a popular dialogue from the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya went viral overnight. But did you know this hit TV show also helped Kal Penn learn Hindi? Surprised, right?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking with the Indian Express, Kal talked about several Indian shows, but the show that he had learned a lot from was Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.</p><p>Penn, who has Indian roots, talked about how Hindi shows as he confessed to visiting the set of the famous Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He shared, “I got to know Asit Modi a couple of years ago and I did a set visit to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and I was geeking out over this–it is like one of the most watched shows on the planet. It is not everybody’s palate, and very different from Delhi Crime. But, you look at it what India is turning out and the spectrum of voices and content… I be like, ‘this is so cool.’ I want to be on both shows. I would love to do episodes of Delhi Crime.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Kal Penn reveals he watched Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.</h2><p>During the conversation, Kal was also asked about Smriti Irani’s famous show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which has recently made a comeback. When asked to choose between Irani’s show and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, his answer was totally unexpected.</p><p>He shared, “This is hard because Hindi is not my first language. It is English and then Gujarati. But one of the ways that I started trying to learn Hindi was through episodes of Saath Nibhana Saathiya.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Because the level of Hindi is accessible to somebody who is learning Hindi. They have super addictive ridiculous plot lines. So I will go with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.'' Penn added.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Born as Kalpen Suresh Modi, he's an American actor of Indian origin. He has appeared in shows such as &nbsp;Harold &amp; Kumar, House, How I Met Your Mother and others.&nbsp;</p>

Hollywood actor Kal Penn has made a surprising revelation that he has watched the popular Indian television show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. For those who may not know, this daily soap is one of the longest-running shows on Indian television. It premiered in May 2010 and ended in July 2017.

Gopi Bahu from the famous Indian television show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya has fans across the world, and even Hollywood actor Kal Penn has watched the show. The show and its characters have always been the source material for several memes. And if you remember, Yashraj Mukhate’s musical spin on a popular dialogue from the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya went viral overnight. But did you know this hit TV show also helped Kal Penn learn Hindi? Surprised, right? Speaking with the Indian Express, Kal talked about several Indian shows, but the show that he had learned a lot from was Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Penn, who has Indian roots, talked about how Hindi shows as he confessed to visiting the set of the famous Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He shared, “I got to know Asit Modi a couple of years ago and I did a set visit to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and I was geeking out over this–it is like one of the most watched shows on the planet. It is not everybody’s palate, and very different from Delhi Crime. But, you look at it what India is turning out and the spectrum of voices and content… I be like, ‘this is so cool.’ I want to be on both shows. I would love to do episodes of Delhi Crime.” Kal Penn reveals he watched Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. During the conversation, Kal was also asked about Smriti Irani’s famous show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which has recently made a comeback. When asked to choose between Irani’s show and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, his answer was totally unexpected. He shared, “This is hard because Hindi is not my first language. It is English and then Gujarati. But one of the ways that I started trying to learn Hindi was through episodes of Saath Nibhana Saathiya.” “Because the level of Hindi is accessible to somebody who is learning Hindi. They have super addictive ridiculous plot lines. So I will go with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.'' Penn added. Born as Kalpen Suresh Modi, he's an American actor of Indian origin. He has appeared in shows such as Harold & Kumar, House, How I Met Your Mother and others.

<p>Hollywood actor Kal Penn has made a surprising revelation that he has watched the popular Indian television show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. For those who may not know, this daily soap is one of the longest-running shows on Indian television. It premiered in May 2010 and ended in July 2017.</p>

Hollywood actor Kal Penn watched TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, you won’t believe why

<p>Indian-origin American actor Kal Penn, best known for the <em>Harold &amp; Kumar&nbsp;</em>film franchise and the <em>Designated Survivor&nbsp;</em>series, stopped by the set of<em> Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah</em>&nbsp;to meet the cast and crew of the popular Hindi sitcom.</p>

<p>One of the longest-running television series in India, the show follows the life of the residents living in an apartment complex called Gokuldham Society.</p>

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<p>Penn, whose real name is Kalpen Suresh Modi, shared a series of pictures from his on-location visit in Mumbai.</p>

<p>"Looking at an apartment in Gokuldham Society with some new friends. Thanks to @officialasitkumarrmodi ji &amp; the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fam for the set visit. Nicest cast &amp; crew, I appreciate you showing me around!" the actor captioned the post on Sunday on Instagram.</p>

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<p>"Fun trivia, #TMKOC is one of the most watched shows in the world (40 million people tune into each episode). It's also India's longest running scripted tv show, with more than 4,300 episodes," he added.</p>

<p>In the pictures, Penn is seen posing with show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi as well as the star cast Dilip Joshi, Sunayana Fozdar, Mandar Chandwadkar, Ambika Ranjankar, Munmun Dutta, Monaz Mevawalla, Shyam Pathak, Kiran Bhatt, Tanmay Vekaria, and Balwinder Singh Suri.</p>

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<p><em>Taarak Mehta.</em>.., based on the late humourist Tarak Mehta's Gujarati column "Duniya Ne Undha Chashmah", premiered on July 28, 2008 on Sony SAB.</p>

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Indian-origin American actor Kal Penn, best known for the Harold & Kumar film franchise and the Designated Survivor series, stopped by the set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to meet the cast and crew of the popular Hindi sitcom.

Indian-origin American actor Kal Penn, best known for the Harold & Kumar film franchise and the Designated Survivor series, stopped by the set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to meet the cast and crew of the popular Hindi sitcom. One of the longest-running television series in India, the show follows the life of the residents living in an apartment complex called Gokuldham Society. Also read: Is Navjot Singh Sidhu replacing Archana Puran Singh as judge on The Great Indian Kapil Show? Penn, whose real name is Kalpen Suresh Modi, shared a series of pictures from his on-location visit in Mumbai. "Looking at an apartment in Gokuldham Society with some new friends. Thanks to @officialasitkumarrmodi ji & the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fam for the set visit. Nicest cast & crew, I appreciate you showing me around!" the actor captioned the post on Sunday on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kal Penn (@kalpenn) × "Fun trivia, #TMKOC is one of the most watched shows in the world (40 million people tune into each episode). It's also India's longest running scripted tv show, with more than 4,300 episodes," he added. In the pictures, Penn is seen posing with show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi as well as the star cast Dilip Joshi, Sunayana Fozdar, Mandar Chandwadkar, Ambika Ranjankar, Munmun Dutta, Monaz Mevawalla, Shyam Pathak, Kiran Bhatt, Tanmay Vekaria, and Balwinder Singh Suri. Also read: Why did Elon Musk get SO upset with Dana Carvey's impression of him on SNL? Taarak Mehta..., based on the late humourist Tarak Mehta's Gujarati column "Duniya Ne Undha Chashmah", premiered on July 28, 2008 on Sony SAB. (This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience)

Hollywood star Kal Penn visits set of popular Indian TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

<p>Kal Penn, that genuinely entertaining American entertainer of Indian origin, surprised many and shocked none- at least no one in his circle and community of family friends and relatives- by coming out as gay last month.<br />
He speaks to &nbsp;Subhash K Jha on his newly published memoir 'You Can't Be Serious</p>

<p><strong>Kal, I've known you for years. At &nbsp;44, how do you look back at your career and life and career?</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;I look back at my career so far with lots of gratitude for those who have supported me, and other desi artists. The early chapters of my book detail the typecasting, stereotyping, and racism that many performers of colour go through, and in looking back I’m so thankful that while there's still plenty of work left to be done, we now have so many more diverse shows out there. So many wonderful South Asian writers, performers, studio executives, directors, producers – who have of course created so much more opportunity. I'm very thankful.</p>

<p><strong>When you started in the West, Indian actors either played &nbsp;Indians or Pakistanis and were always caricatural. Of course, things have changed drastically and for the better for Indian actors. How difficult was it for you, and do you think an entertainer like you paved the way for Dev Patel and Priyanka Chopra?</strong></p>

<p>I think often of entertainers who paved the way for me – people like Sarita Chaudhury and Ajay Naidu, but also scores of performers who are wonderful, who work regularly in theatre and on television, but whose names aren’t as known because of the lack of opportunity they faced in the generations before ours. I decided to open up about the specifics of typecasting in Hollywood with some very clear examples in my book (like racism on the sets of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Son of the Mask') because I want to point out the not-so-distant past, celebrate the present, and learn from both as we look toward a brighter future – that’s how systems can change for the better.</p>

<p><strong>A refreshing &nbsp;'colour blindness' &nbsp;has crept into American cinema: a brown actor can now &nbsp;play Charles Dickens. Was this possible earlier?</strong></p>

<p>I have to tell you I am loving that a brown actor can play Dickens, or a musician in Danny &nbsp;Boyle’s 'Yesterday', or any number of colour blind roles today that just would have been totally unfathomable to me less than a decade ago. It's refreshing, and a real testament to how the industry is changing, and how many fantastic actors there are in the community.</p>

<p><strong>On the other hand, there are sections that feel only blind actors can play blind, and gay actors should play gay characters?</strong></p>

<p>I respect that question, and as such really feel those conversations should be had on a case by case basis – there’s so much nuance and passion surrounding art, representation, identity, and storytelling.</p>

<p><strong>How do you look back on your stint in the White House? &nbsp;Do you feel from Trump to Biden, America has fallen from the frying pan to the fire?</strong></p>

<p>I’m obviously an American progressive, and I’ve had the privilege of working in the Obama White House. In any democracy, you’ll see things move forward, then slip back a bit, then move again – it’s a constant reminder that the beautiful mess of the democratic process requires us to constantly stay involved. I look back at my White House stint with lots of pride – I was so proud to help plan the first-ever Diwali celebration held by a sitting president (in person). We made some real progress on climate change, health care, and human rights. Politics will always fluctuate but as my grandparents – who marched with Gandhiji – would tell us, you always need to do the right thing and stand up for what you believe.</p>

<p><strong>You created a stir by coming out recently, congratulations to you. How difficult was it for you to take this very difficult decision? And what prompted this decision?</strong></p>

<p>Thanks, Subhash! We’ve known each other for some time, so I know you know some of the stories I tell in my memoir and maybe not some of the others. I’m so excited to share all of the stories, from tough experiences dealing with racism in Hollywood to working in perhaps the most diverse place I’ve ever worked – in the White House for the first Black President of the United States, to my 11-year relationship with Josh, to my parents’ struggles as they came to America and built a life for themselves. My partner Josh, like my parents, doesn’t love the limelight. So I’ve always tried to be respectful of their wishes.</p>

<p><strong>How did you convince them to be a part of the book?</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;As I started putting the book together, I called my parents and said, “Hey, I think it would be really interesting to share some stories about what brought you to America and what the community was like when we were kids,” and they were alright with that. I said to Josh, “The way we met is so funny, how we connected on – of all things – a NASCAR race on TV, I think that would be a fun story to tell,” and like my parents, he agreed. So I’m really excited to share stories that are such a blessed part of my life that I hope readers will also connect with in nice ways. I hope the stories make you smile.</p>

<p><strong>There was a time when an actor like Rock Hudson suffocated in the closet. How liberal and accepting of alternative sexuality do you find the entertainment business of today?</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;I think there’s some overlap with conversations about race – things are definitely much better today than they were 20 years ago, but we certainly have a long way to go. But I’m hopeful on all fronts. The real game changer I think, is streaming platforms like Neflix and Amazon and Hulu. They tell such diverse stories and their shows have such diverse characters in ways that make all audiences connect. I remember when we shot Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, the general thinking in Hollywood was, “We don’t think two Asian guys can sell a movie” and the reason we proved them wrong was because the fans showed up – they just wanted to laugh with us, and experience a road trip movie about friendship. It was universal. The streaming platforms offer that on a global scale now, and it’s so refreshing. Speaking of, when’s the next season of 'Made in Heaven' dropping?!</p>

<p><strong>What are your forthcoming projects?</strong><br />
<br />
Lots of upcoming projects I’m excited about! First, I hope the book does well enough that we can sell the rights and make a series out of it (so I hope you enjoy the book!). I’m producing Comedy Central’s first-ever Diwali movie called “Hot Mess Holiday” that airs on December 11th – it’s a really fun story about two women named Surina and Mel (based on characters created by Surina Jindal, Melanie Chandra, and Sameer Gardezi). I’m doing a couple of horror films this winter and developing some television. I also launched a Food Network show over the winter, and we’re waiting to see if that gets a season two pickup. So thankful for all the opportunities.</p>

<p><strong>Are you and partner planning a baby?</strong></p>

<p>Which Auntie put you up to asking me this question?! Haha. We’re focused on keeping everyone safe through the pandemic, so haven’t fully thought through a family just yet. I appreciate all the love and good wishes and will keep you posted!</p>

<p><strong>You are ready with your memoir. Isn't 44 &nbsp;too early for the luxury of looking back on your life? &nbsp;What prompted you to take the plunge so early in your life?</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;I decided to write this book for the 20-year-old version of me – someone who had lots of hopes and dreams and knew there wasn’t quite a book out there to guide you or share stories. I also wrote it for anyone out there who has ever been told that the thing they want to do – maybe it’s a new hobby, a new passion, a career change, a class they want to take – is crazy. I don’t view the world as binary, we have so many opportunities and it’s okay to take the plunge, change your mind, do all sorts of things with your life and career. So this book is for anyone who has ever toyed with that. I wanted to write it in a way that makes you feel like we’re having a beer together like we’re on the journey together. I hope it makes people laugh and smile.</p>

<p><strong>Indian entertainers are notoriously famous for lying in their memoirs. How difficult was it to tell the truth about yourself? And do you think you were able to recall all the details from your past the way they happened?</strong></p>

<p>I appreciate this question so much because I put in all the work! One of the reasons this book took more than four years to write is because I fact-checked everything. I spent months on zooms and calls and in meetings and over emails with people who were in the room for all the stories I tell. Some people had additional colour to add to the stories (like the Van Wilder casting director and my friend Lauren Grey who was the casting assistant on the film I did with Ashton Kutcher and Megan Markle). It was important to me that I get things right, and that what I recollect could be confirmed by other people. It also just makes for a better, more honest story, I think. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What according to you is the most relevant part of your memoir, and why?</strong></p>

<p>One of my favourite chapters is about how I got my job at the White House. I won’t spoil it for the reader, but it’s a hilarious, ridiculous true story that involves both getting hazed by Mrs Obama and my Dad stalking Tiger Woods in a backstage tent before the Obama inauguration concert. I love that section because it’s a fun story, but it also talks about the realities of the job market, our own human insecurities, my parents’ immigration story, and how we can all make the world a better place. My book is a story about hope and possibility. And I think that chapter especially encompasses that.</p>


Kal Penn, that genuinely entertaining American entertainer of Indian origin, surprised many and shocked none- at least no one in his circle and community of family friends and relatives- by coming out as gay last month.

Kal Penn, that genuinely entertaining American entertainer of Indian origin, surprised many and shocked none- at least no one in his circle and community of family friends and relatives- by coming out as gay last month. He speaks to Subhash K Jha on his newly published memoir 'You Can't Be Serious Kal, I've known you for years. At 44, how do you look back at your career and life and career? I look back at my career so far with lots of gratitude for those who have supported me, and other desi artists. The early chapters of my book detail the typecasting, stereotyping, and racism that many performers of colour go through, and in looking back I’m so thankful that while there's still plenty of work left to be done, we now have so many more diverse shows out there. So many wonderful South Asian writers, performers, studio executives, directors, producers – who have of course created so much more opportunity. I'm very thankful. When you started in the West, Indian actors either played Indians or Pakistanis and were always caricatural. Of course, things have changed drastically and for the better for Indian actors. How difficult was it for you, and do you think an entertainer like you paved the way for Dev Patel and Priyanka Chopra? I think often of entertainers who paved the way for me – people like Sarita Chaudhury and Ajay Naidu, but also scores of performers who are wonderful, who work regularly in theatre and on television, but whose names aren’t as known because of the lack of opportunity they faced in the generations before ours. I decided to open up about the specifics of typecasting in Hollywood with some very clear examples in my book (like racism on the sets of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Son of the Mask') because I want to point out the not-so-distant past, celebrate the present, and learn from both as we look toward a brighter future – that’s how systems can change for the better. A refreshing 'colour blindness' has crept into American cinema: a brown actor can now play Charles Dickens. Was this possible earlier? I have to tell you I am loving that a brown actor can play Dickens, or a musician in Danny Boyle’s 'Yesterday', or any number of colour blind roles today that just would have been totally unfathomable to me less than a decade ago. It's refreshing, and a real testament to how the industry is changing, and how many fantastic actors there are in the community. On the other hand, there are sections that feel only blind actors can play blind, and gay actors should play gay characters? I respect that question, and as such really feel those conversations should be had on a case by case basis – there’s so much nuance and passion surrounding art, representation, identity, and storytelling. How do you look back on your stint in the White House? Do you feel from Trump to Biden, America has fallen from the frying pan to the fire? I’m obviously an American progressive, and I’ve had the privilege of working in the Obama White House. In any democracy, you’ll see things move forward, then slip back a bit, then move again – it’s a constant reminder that the beautiful mess of the democratic process requires us to constantly stay involved. I look back at my White House stint with lots of pride – I was so proud to help plan the first-ever Diwali celebration held by a sitting president (in person). We made some real progress on climate change, health care, and human rights. Politics will always fluctuate but as my grandparents – who marched with Gandhiji – would tell us, you always need to do the right thing and stand up for what you believe. You created a stir by coming out recently, congratulations to you. How difficult was it for you to take this very difficult decision? And what prompted this decision? Thanks, Subhash! We’ve known each other for some time, so I know you know some of the stories I tell in my memoir and maybe not some of the others. I’m so excited to share all of the stories, from tough experiences dealing with racism in Hollywood to working in perhaps the most diverse place I’ve ever worked – in the White House for the first Black President of the United States, to my 11-year relationship with Josh, to my parents’ struggles as they came to America and built a life for themselves. My partner Josh, like my parents, doesn’t love the limelight. So I’ve always tried to be respectful of their wishes. How did you convince them to be a part of the book? As I started putting the book together, I called my parents and said, “Hey, I think it would be really interesting to share some stories about what brought you to America and what the community was like when we were kids,” and they were alright with that. I said to Josh, “The way we met is so funny, how we connected on – of all things – a NASCAR race on TV, I think that would be a fun story to tell,” and like my parents, he agreed. So I’m really excited to share stories that are such a blessed part of my life that I hope readers will also connect with in nice ways. I hope the stories make you smile. There was a time when an actor like Rock Hudson suffocated in the closet. How liberal and accepting of alternative sexuality do you find the entertainment business of today? I think there’s some overlap with conversations about race – things are definitely much better today than they were 20 years ago, but we certainly have a long way to go. But I’m hopeful on all fronts. The real game changer I think, is streaming platforms like Neflix and Amazon and Hulu. They tell such diverse stories and their shows have such diverse characters in ways that make all audiences connect. I remember when we shot Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, the general thinking in Hollywood was, “We don’t think two Asian guys can sell a movie” and the reason we proved them wrong was because the fans showed up – they just wanted to laugh with us, and experience a road trip movie about friendship. It was universal. The streaming platforms offer that on a global scale now, and it’s so refreshing. Speaking of, when’s the next season of 'Made in Heaven' dropping?! What are your forthcoming projects? Lots of upcoming projects I’m excited about! First, I hope the book does well enough that we can sell the rights and make a series out of it (so I hope you enjoy the book!). I’m producing Comedy Central’s first-ever Diwali movie called “Hot Mess Holiday” that airs on December 11th – it’s a really fun story about two women named Surina and Mel (based on characters created by Surina Jindal, Melanie Chandra, and Sameer Gardezi). I’m doing a couple of horror films this winter and developing some television. I also launched a Food Network show over the winter, and we’re waiting to see if that gets a season two pickup. So thankful for all the opportunities. Are you and partner planning a baby? Which Auntie put you up to asking me this question?! Haha. We’re focused on keeping everyone safe through the pandemic, so haven’t fully thought through a family just yet. I appreciate all the love and good wishes and will keep you posted! You are ready with your memoir. Isn't 44 too early for the luxury of looking back on your life? What prompted you to take the plunge so early in your life? I decided to write this book for the 20-year-old version of me – someone who had lots of hopes and dreams and knew there wasn’t quite a book out there to guide you or share stories. I also wrote it for anyone out there who has ever been told that the thing they want to do – maybe it’s a new hobby, a new passion, a career change, a class they want to take – is crazy. I don’t view the world as binary, we have so many opportunities and it’s okay to take the plunge, change your mind, do all sorts of things with your life and career. So this book is for anyone who has ever toyed with that. I wanted to write it in a way that makes you feel like we’re having a beer together like we’re on the journey together. I hope it makes people laugh and smile. Indian entertainers are notoriously famous for lying in their memoirs. How difficult was it to tell the truth about yourself? And do you think you were able to recall all the details from your past the way they happened? I appreciate this question so much because I put in all the work! One of the reasons this book took more than four years to write is because I fact-checked everything. I spent months on zooms and calls and in meetings and over emails with people who were in the room for all the stories I tell. Some people had additional colour to add to the stories (like the Van Wilder casting director and my friend Lauren Grey who was the casting assistant on the film I did with Ashton Kutcher and Megan Markle). It was important to me that I get things right, and that what I recollect could be confirmed by other people. It also just makes for a better, more honest story, I think. What according to you is the most relevant part of your memoir, and why? One of my favourite chapters is about how I got my job at the White House. I won’t spoil it for the reader, but it’s a hilarious, ridiculous true story that involves both getting hazed by Mrs Obama and my Dad stalking Tiger Woods in a backstage tent before the Obama inauguration concert. I love that section because it’s a fun story, but it also talks about the realities of the job market, our own human insecurities, my parents’ immigration story, and how we can all make the world a better place. My book is a story about hope and possibility. And I think that chapter especially encompasses that.

Interview: Kal Penn on racism in Hollywood, coming out as gay and his new memoir

<p>Last month Indian-American entertainer Kal Penn surprised his fans by coming out as gay in public.</p>

<p>Speaking on the announcement &nbsp;Kal says it wasn’t easy to do. “I discovered my own sexuality relatively later in life compared to many people. There’s obviously no timeline on this stuff, everyone is different and I’m so glad I did when I did.”</p>

<p>Kal says his family took his announcement well. “After telling your Indian parents that you intend to defy Indian-American norms and become an actor instead of a doctor…any other conversation is relatively easy! Haha. My parents and the community have been very loving, supportive, and wonderful. I do feel very blessed.”</p>

<p>Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-actor-kal-penn-comes-out-reveals-engagement-to-partner-of-11-years-425736">&nbsp;Actor Kal Penn comes out, reveals engagement to partner of 11 years</a></p>

<p>Speaking about his partner Kal says, "I think opposites attract in our case! I'm a loud in-your-face Gujju from New Jersey and he's a quiet, reserved guy from Mississippi."</p>

<p>About the wedding, Kal says &nbsp;“Covid has put wedding conversation on hold for now, so let’s see!”</p>


Last month Indian-American entertainer Kal Penn surprised his fans by coming out as gay in public. Speaking on the announcement Kal says it wasn’t easy to do. “I discovered my own sexuality relatively later in life compared to many people.

Last month Indian-American entertainer Kal Penn surprised his fans by coming out as gay in public. Speaking on the announcement Kal says it wasn’t easy to do. “I discovered my own sexuality relatively later in life compared to many people. There’s obviously no timeline on this stuff, everyone is different and I’m so glad I did when I did.” Kal says his family took his announcement well. “After telling your Indian parents that you intend to defy Indian-American norms and become an actor instead of a doctor…any other conversation is relatively easy! Haha. My parents and the community have been very loving, supportive, and wonderful. I do feel very blessed.” Read: Actor Kal Penn comes out, reveals engagement to partner of 11 years Speaking about his partner Kal says, "I think opposites attract in our case! I'm a loud in-your-face Gujju from New Jersey and he's a quiet, reserved guy from Mississippi." About the wedding, Kal says “Covid has put wedding conversation on hold for now, so let’s see!”

Kal Penn on coming out as gay: I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life 

<p>Starring in the buddy stoner comedy 'Harold &amp; Kumar Go to White Castle'&nbsp;is good material for a memoir. One might think that serving as a staffer in Barack Obama’s White House is good material for another memoir, by a different person. But the actor Kal Penn writes about both experiences in 'You Can’t Be Serious,'&nbsp;which Gallery Books will publish Tuesday.</p>

<p>The book has attracted early attention for its most personal detail: Penn is gay, and engaged to Josh, his partner of 11 years. Their relationship is conveyed in one chapter that is mostly about their earliest dates, during which they seemed comically mismatched. Penn also writes about growing up in suburban New Jersey and fully catching the acting bug while performing in a middle-school staging of 'The Wiz.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is candid about his fight against the entertainment industry’s tendency to cast actors of colour in stereotypical roles. And he recounts the “sabbatical” he took after establishing a Hollywood career to campaign for Obama and then serve in the public engagement arm of his administration. Below, Penn talks about finding the story he wanted to tell, the self-loathing he first felt while writing it and the filmmaker who inspired his career.</p>

<p><b>Q:</b> <strong>When did you first get the idea to write this book?</strong></p>

<p>A: The first idea, which I rejected, came the day I left the White House. My manager called me. I describe him in the book as like every character from the TV show 'Entourage'&nbsp;in one person. Heart of gold but also a lion. And he said, “You need to write a book. I’ll set you up with meetings.” I said, “Dan, what am I going to write a book about?” He said, “There aren’t many actors who have been in politics.” I said, “The governor is literally Arnold Schwarzenegger.” And the reason I took the sabbatical was not to write a book. I don’t like the optics of that and, more importantly, I don’t have a story to tell. Later I thought, maybe I do have a story to tell: I’d love to write a book for the 20-year-old version of me. There was never a book that said, “This is how you navigate the entertainment industry as a young man of color.” And I’ve met a lot of people who were told they’re crazy for having multiple passions. We’re in a society that just doesn’t encourage that kind of thing. So I thought maybe my experiences might make somebody smile or feel a little more connected, and I had a chance to put it together and write it during the pandemic.</p>

<p><b>Q: </b><strong>What’s the most surprising thing you learned while writing it?</strong></p>

<p>A: There was a point three months into writing it when I felt the kind of self-loathing that I haven’t felt since middle school. I texted a bunch of my writer friends, and they all either said, “Yeah, buddy, welcome to being an author,” or “Why do you think so many of us drink so much Scotch?” Just a sea of those types of responses. Up until that point, I’d written fiction, essentially scripts and characters. It’s very different when you’re creating a character or a plotline: That’s not you, you can take a break from it. With this process, it’s “Oh my God, there’s no escaping my own brain.” I was not prepared for it.</p>

<p><b>Q:</b> <strong>In what way is the book you wrote different from the book you set out to write?</strong></p>

<p>A: I was sure that I wanted to share two stories: one about my parents and their upbringing; and the story of how Josh and I met. He showed up with an 18-pack of Coors and turned my TV from 'SpongeBob'&nbsp;to NASCAR. I thought, “This guy’s leaving here in 40 minutes with 16 beers.” So the fact that we’re together 11 years later is funny because so many people have stories of dates that went awry but now they’re married and have kids. In the book’s outline, there was no ending. I always struggled with that. I thought there was going to have to be some kind of a positive wrap-up, a story of triumph after years of typecasting and racism. And then 'Sunnyside'&nbsp;happened. I sold this show after I had already started writing the book. There’s a chapter I write about how it’s truly my dream show: a big network (NBC), a diverse, patriotic comedy that would hopefully bring people together and make them laugh. And then it slowly unraveled. With everything else in the book, I have the perspective of time. This was still raw. I ended up putting it as the last real chapter because it’s a perfect example of how much has changed and how much has yet to change. We often think of goals as: Everything has now been fixed, so end of story. In reality, everything is a constant mess of back and forth.</p>

<p><b>Q: </b><strong>What creative person who isn’t a writer has influenced you and your work?</strong></p>

<p>A: I always say Mira Nair, and I would have said this years ago before this book was ever on the table. Her second film, 'Mississippi Masala,'&nbsp;came out when I was in eighth grade. It was the first time I’d seen South Asian characters onscreen that weren’t stereotypes or cartoon characters. They were deeply flawed, deeply interesting humans. They make love, they have financial problems. And that happened around the time 'The Wiz'&nbsp;happened, so she was one of the people who inspired me to pursue a career in the arts. So when I got a chance to work with her on 'The Namesake,'&nbsp;it meant a lot to me. And 'The Namesake,'&nbsp;the novel — Jhumpa Lahiri’s writing was introduced to me by John Cho, from 'Harold &amp; Kumar.'&nbsp;All of those influences intersecting are very meaningful to me.</p>

<p><b>Q: </b><strong>Persuade someone to read 'You Can’t Be Serious' in 50 words or fewer.</strong></p>

<p>A: If you want to feel like you’re having a beer with somebody who smoked weed with a fake president and served a real one, whose grandparents marched with Gandhi and whose parents certainly didn’t move to America for him to slide off a naked woman’s back in his first film.</p>


Starring in the buddy stoner comedy 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' is good material for a memoir. One might think that serving as a staffer in Barack Obama’s White House is good material for another memoir, by a different person.

Starring in the buddy stoner comedy 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' is good material for a memoir. One might think that serving as a staffer in Barack Obama’s White House is good material for another memoir, by a different person. But the actor Kal Penn writes about both experiences in 'You Can’t Be Serious,' which Gallery Books will publish Tuesday. The book has attracted early attention for its most personal detail: Penn is gay, and engaged to Josh, his partner of 11 years. Their relationship is conveyed in one chapter that is mostly about their earliest dates, during which they seemed comically mismatched. Penn also writes about growing up in suburban New Jersey and fully catching the acting bug while performing in a middle-school staging of 'The Wiz.' He is candid about his fight against the entertainment industry’s tendency to cast actors of colour in stereotypical roles. And he recounts the “sabbatical” he took after establishing a Hollywood career to campaign for Obama and then serve in the public engagement arm of his administration. Below, Penn talks about finding the story he wanted to tell, the self-loathing he first felt while writing it and the filmmaker who inspired his career. Q: When did you first get the idea to write this book? A: The first idea, which I rejected, came the day I left the White House. My manager called me. I describe him in the book as like every character from the TV show 'Entourage' in one person. Heart of gold but also a lion. And he said, “You need to write a book. I’ll set you up with meetings.” I said, “Dan, what am I going to write a book about?” He said, “There aren’t many actors who have been in politics.” I said, “The governor is literally Arnold Schwarzenegger.” And the reason I took the sabbatical was not to write a book. I don’t like the optics of that and, more importantly, I don’t have a story to tell. Later I thought, maybe I do have a story to tell: I’d love to write a book for the 20-year-old version of me. There was never a book that said, “This is how you navigate the entertainment industry as a young man of color.” And I’ve met a lot of people who were told they’re crazy for having multiple passions. We’re in a society that just doesn’t encourage that kind of thing. So I thought maybe my experiences might make somebody smile or feel a little more connected, and I had a chance to put it together and write it during the pandemic. Q: What’s the most surprising thing you learned while writing it? A: There was a point three months into writing it when I felt the kind of self-loathing that I haven’t felt since middle school. I texted a bunch of my writer friends, and they all either said, “Yeah, buddy, welcome to being an author,” or “Why do you think so many of us drink so much Scotch?” Just a sea of those types of responses. Up until that point, I’d written fiction, essentially scripts and characters. It’s very different when you’re creating a character or a plotline: That’s not you, you can take a break from it. With this process, it’s “Oh my God, there’s no escaping my own brain.” I was not prepared for it. Q: In what way is the book you wrote different from the book you set out to write? A: I was sure that I wanted to share two stories: one about my parents and their upbringing; and the story of how Josh and I met. He showed up with an 18-pack of Coors and turned my TV from 'SpongeBob' to NASCAR. I thought, “This guy’s leaving here in 40 minutes with 16 beers.” So the fact that we’re together 11 years later is funny because so many people have stories of dates that went awry but now they’re married and have kids. In the book’s outline, there was no ending. I always struggled with that. I thought there was going to have to be some kind of a positive wrap-up, a story of triumph after years of typecasting and racism. And then 'Sunnyside' happened. I sold this show after I had already started writing the book. There’s a chapter I write about how it’s truly my dream show: a big network (NBC), a diverse, patriotic comedy that would hopefully bring people together and make them laugh. And then it slowly unraveled. With everything else in the book, I have the perspective of time. This was still raw. I ended up putting it as the last real chapter because it’s a perfect example of how much has changed and how much has yet to change. We often think of goals as: Everything has now been fixed, so end of story. In reality, everything is a constant mess of back and forth. Q: What creative person who isn’t a writer has influenced you and your work? A: I always say Mira Nair, and I would have said this years ago before this book was ever on the table. Her second film, 'Mississippi Masala,' came out when I was in eighth grade. It was the first time I’d seen South Asian characters onscreen that weren’t stereotypes or cartoon characters. They were deeply flawed, deeply interesting humans. They make love, they have financial problems. And that happened around the time 'The Wiz' happened, so she was one of the people who inspired me to pursue a career in the arts. So when I got a chance to work with her on 'The Namesake,' it meant a lot to me. And 'The Namesake,' the novel — Jhumpa Lahiri’s writing was introduced to me by John Cho, from 'Harold & Kumar.' All of those influences intersecting are very meaningful to me. Q: Persuade someone to read 'You Can’t Be Serious' in 50 words or fewer. A: If you want to feel like you’re having a beer with somebody who smoked weed with a fake president and served a real one, whose grandparents marched with Gandhi and whose parents certainly didn’t move to America for him to slide off a naked woman’s back in his first film.

'Maybe I do have a story to tell': Kal Penn on his memoir

<p>Actor Kal Penn, best known for his lead role in the 'Harold &amp; Kumar', has come out as gay.<br />
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Penn, who is all set to launch&nbsp;his book 'You Can't Be Serious', also revealed that he is engaged to his partner, Josh, who he has been with for more than eleven years. &nbsp;<br />
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During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Penn, 44, spoke about his 11-year relation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-kanye-west-sparks-outrage-as-he-brings-alleged-abuser-marilyn-manson-to-sunday-service-425710" hreflang="en">Kanye West sparks outrage as he brings alleged abuser Marilyn Manson to Sunday Service</a><br />
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“Josh and I’ve been together for 11 years,” Penn said. “We had our 11th anniversary in October. So, writing about it… it’s very matter-of-fact in our lives, and when you’re the son of Indian immigrants who says that you want to be an actor, the chaos that that creates in your family and your community, will trump anything else, always.”<br />
<br />
The former White House staff member also confirmed his relationship in an interview with People and revealed more details about his memoir.&nbsp;<br />
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Penn said, “I’ve always been very public with everybody I’ve personally interacted with. Whether it’s somebody that I meet at a bar, if Josh and I are out or we’re talking to friends,” Penn said. “I’m really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother, four people who I’m closest to in the family, are fairly quiet. They don’t love attention and shy away from the limelight.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-korean-media-celebrate-bts-jimins-song-friends-featuring-in-marvels-eternals-425703" hreflang="en">Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals</a><br />
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Further talking, he revealed how is truthful in his book, without compromising the privacy of his loved ones. Penn has not yet revealed his partner’s last name.<br />
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"Figuring out the narrative [in the book], of how to respect who they really are, with telling my story — that includes: my work life, both in Hollywood and DC, it includes my love life with Josh and how we met, it includes my parents, to the extent that I'm willing to share stories about their upbringing," he says.&nbsp;<br />
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"So that was the most important thing for me. I wanted my story to be authentic from my perspective and told in a way that makes you feel like you really get to know me." He added.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Kal Penn, best known for his lead role in the 'Harold & Kumar', has come out as gay. Penn, who is all set to launch his book 'You Can't Be Serious', also revealed that he is engaged to his partner, Josh, who he has been with for more than eleven years.

Actor Kal Penn, best known for his lead role in the 'Harold & Kumar', has come out as gay. Penn, who is all set to launch his book 'You Can't Be Serious', also revealed that he is engaged to his partner, Josh, who he has been with for more than eleven years. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Penn, 44, spoke about his 11-year relation. Also read: Kanye West sparks outrage as he brings alleged abuser Marilyn Manson to Sunday Service “Josh and I’ve been together for 11 years,” Penn said. “We had our 11th anniversary in October. So, writing about it… it’s very matter-of-fact in our lives, and when you’re the son of Indian immigrants who says that you want to be an actor, the chaos that that creates in your family and your community, will trump anything else, always.” The former White House staff member also confirmed his relationship in an interview with People and revealed more details about his memoir. Penn said, “I’ve always been very public with everybody I’ve personally interacted with. Whether it’s somebody that I meet at a bar, if Josh and I are out or we’re talking to friends,” Penn said. “I’m really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother, four people who I’m closest to in the family, are fairly quiet. They don’t love attention and shy away from the limelight.” Also read: Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals Further talking, he revealed how is truthful in his book, without compromising the privacy of his loved ones. Penn has not yet revealed his partner’s last name. "Figuring out the narrative [in the book], of how to respect who they really are, with telling my story — that includes: my work life, both in Hollywood and DC, it includes my love life with Josh and how we met, it includes my parents, to the extent that I'm willing to share stories about their upbringing," he says. "So that was the most important thing for me. I wanted my story to be authentic from my perspective and told in a way that makes you feel like you really get to know me." He added.

Actor Kal Penn comes out, reveals engagement to partner of 11 years

<p>Irrfan Khan left a legacy that will never be forgotten,&nbsp;months after the actor died, Irrfan son Babil received&nbsp;a heartfelt message that left him speechless.&nbsp;<br />
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Khan's&nbsp;critically acclaimed film, 'Namesake's co-star Kal Penn, who played Khan's son Gogol in the movie expressed his grief with the family by personally reaching out to Babil. A<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/on-irrfan-khans-birth-anniversary-a-look-back-at-some-of-his-iconic-dialogues-355117" hreflang="en">&nbsp;look back at some of his iconic dialogues</a><br />
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Khan shared the screengrab of the inbox, the message reads, "Babil, I'm so moved that you reached out and it means so much to me to hear that story. Thank you. The Namesake is the project I'm most proud of, the one that brought me the greatest artistic happiness - and getting to work with and know your father was such a big part of that."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/yearender-2020-from-sushant-singh-rajput-to-irrfan-khan-indian-stars-we-lost-in-the-pandemic-322152" hreflang="en">&nbsp;From Sushant Singh Rajput to Irrfan Khan; Indian stars we lost this year</a></p>

<p><img alt="irrfan" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b5b36f1d-22f2-4ef5-9aa0-9c4f5630525e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/happy%2030th%20birthday%20-%202021-02-28T141238.608.jpg" /><br />
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In the message, he wasn't sure how to get in touch to share his love, ''(I think I met you and your brother in Calcutta when we were filming). I've thought of you two and your mom a lot this past year and wasn't sure how to get in touch to share my love and gratitude. It really means so much to me that you reached you. Thank you! — Let me know if you're ever in New York post-pandemic. And please give my love to your mom."<br />
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Reacting to this, Babil wrote on his Instagram stories, "What is happening? How to write a reply when you're speechless? @kalpenn."</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/from-bollywood-to-hollywood-irrfan-khans-movies-that-were-based-on-books-296048" hreflang="en">From Bollywood to Hollywood! Irrfan Khan's movies that were based on books</a><br />
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In April, the Indian-American actor&nbsp;paid rich tribute to his onscreen father and co-actor. He took his social media and shared a still of&nbsp;Irrfan&nbsp;from the movie and wrote, ''Irrfan’s art and humanity will be badly missed. Never seen someone use the beats of silence so beautifully to convey so much about who we are. Sending love to Sutapa and the family."<br />
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The actor died in Mumbai on April 30, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The actor is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons Babil and Ayan.</p>


Irrfan Khan left a legacy that will never be forgotten, months after the actor died, Irrfan son Babil received a heartfelt message that left him speechless. Khan's critically acclaimed film, 'Namesake's co-star Kal Penn, who played Khan's son Gogol in the movie expressed his grief with the family by personally reaching out to Babil.

Irrfan Khan left a legacy that will never be forgotten, months after the actor died, Irrfan son Babil received a heartfelt message that left him speechless. Khan's critically acclaimed film, 'Namesake's co-star Kal Penn, who played Khan's son Gogol in the movie expressed his grief with the family by personally reaching out to Babil. A look back at some of his iconic dialogues Khan shared the screengrab of the inbox, the message reads, "Babil, I'm so moved that you reached out and it means so much to me to hear that story. Thank you. The Namesake is the project I'm most proud of, the one that brought me the greatest artistic happiness - and getting to work with and know your father was such a big part of that." From Sushant Singh Rajput to Irrfan Khan; Indian stars we lost this year In the message, he wasn't sure how to get in touch to share his love, ''(I think I met you and your brother in Calcutta when we were filming). I've thought of you two and your mom a lot this past year and wasn't sure how to get in touch to share my love and gratitude. It really means so much to me that you reached you. Thank you! — Let me know if you're ever in New York post-pandemic. And please give my love to your mom." Reacting to this, Babil wrote on his Instagram stories, "What is happening? How to write a reply when you're speechless? @kalpenn." From Bollywood to Hollywood! Irrfan Khan's movies that were based on books In April, the Indian-American actor paid rich tribute to his onscreen father and co-actor. He took his social media and shared a still of Irrfan from the movie and wrote, ''Irrfan’s art and humanity will be badly missed. Never seen someone use the beats of silence so beautifully to convey so much about who we are. Sending love to Sutapa and the family." The actor died in Mumbai on April 30, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The actor is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons Babil and Ayan.

Irrfan Khan's son Babil left speechless after receiving heartfelt message from Kal Penn

They played father and son in Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' and on Wednesday as the news of Irrfan Khan's death broke, Indian-American actor Kal Penn paid rich tribute to his onscreen father and co-actor.

They played father and son in Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' and on Wednesday as the news of Irrfan Khan's death broke, Indian-American actor Kal Penn paid rich tribute to his onscreen father and co-actor. Kal shared photos from 'The Namesake' and wrote, "Irrfan’s art and humanity will be badly missed. Never seen someone use the beats of silence so beautifully to convey so much about who we are. Sending love to Sutapa and the family." View this post on Instagram Irrfan’s art and humanity will be badly missed. Never seen someone use the beats of silence so beautifully to convey so much about who we are. Sending love to Sutapa and the family. #IrrfanKhan A post shared by Kal Penn (@kalpenn) on Apr 29, 2020 at 5:53am PDT × Irrfan and Kal had played Ashoke and Gogol Ganguly in Mira Nair's adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's book by the same name. The film also starred Tabu as Irrfan's wife and the film is considered a classic. Penn was not the only India-American artist to pay his tribute on Wednesday. Irrfan had featured in numerous Hollywood films and artists like Riz Ahmed, Mindy Kailing, Freida Pinto and Kunal Nayyar paid tributes to the late actor. View this post on Instagram This one has hit me hard. A VOID that can NEVER be filled because there was simply no one like Irrfan Khan. His grace and dignity along with his monumental talent as an artist, actor - a portrayer of humanity in all it's shapes and forms made me not only have deep admiration for him but I instinctively wanted to emulate that grace in my career as well. . . There is a picture from the SAG awards( Irrfan, Dev, me and Anil) that sits on my book shelf in Mumbai and everytime I look at it, I am taken down a memory lane of all things so beautiful and joyous about Slumdog Millionaire and the awards celebrations. And in all of it I have this one beautiful and powerful memory of Irrfan - Unfazed by the glitzy glamour, no matter which Hollywood icon walked past us. Quiet but not silent- his responses to every interviewer were so meaningful and never lacking humour. He was representing India with achingly high levels of grace and dignity. He stood grounded in reality on every world stage, every red carpet- Grateful and so collected! How lucky was I, a complete little mess of a newbie, to have him as a role model! . . For those who know of his talent, you know it cannot be replaced. For those who have not yet been introduced to his talent...Oh, do not deprive yourselves please! His repertoire has something for everyone. Warrior, Namesake, Piku, Maqbool, Life of Pi, The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar and ofcourse Slumdog Millionaire. Start somewhere, anywhere! I promise you...Irrfan Khan will be FOREVER carved in your memories too! A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) on Apr 29, 2020 at 8:28am PDT × View this post on Instagram I’m devastated by the news that the legend, Irrfan Khan, passed away at the age of 53. He was my favorite actor. Irrfan’s performances were defined by his subtlety and sensitivity, he could do more with silence and many actors could do with a two page Sorkin monologue. You watched him onscreen and thought “I know that person!” in any role he played, even if he was being chased around Europe in a Da Vinci Code movie with @tomhanks. He once wrote me to see if we could collaborate on something, and it remains the greatest honor of my career. If you aren’t familiar with his work, please watch Mira Nair’s The Namesake, or Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox. You will become a lifelong fan, I promise. I feel robbed of his future performances. My heart goes out to his family. A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Apr 29, 2020 at 8:24am PDT × View this post on Instagram Dear Irrfan, you had a way with your eyes that reached out of the screen and lit a fire in my soul. I have waited all day to find the words, but there are none. And there are none still. When I sit down to think, I find my heart in a million little pieces. I always dreamt of sharing the screen with you, and now I’ll have to wait till this dance of mine is over... Light up the heavens while you’re up there Sir, the world needs you, and we are not ready to say goodbye. With all the pieces of my heart, I love you. A post shared by Kunal Nayyar (@kunalkarmanayyar) on Apr 29, 2020 at 6:42pm PDT × Natalie Portman and The Academy too honoured the late actor with a post on Twitter. A mainstay of Bollywood cinema and incredible talent in films like “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Life of Pi” and “The Namesake,” Irrfan Khan left his imprint on global cinema. An inspiration to millions, he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/o21DMMC2o5 — The Academy (@TheAcademy) April 29, 2020 × Irrfan died on Wednesday in Mumbai after a prolonged battle with cancer. The actor is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons Babil and Ayan.

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