Kumail Nanjiani

Executive Producer and star on Hulu’s “Welcome to Chippendales”

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Kumail Nanjiani talks about his career evolution, from being a very shy kid, to doing standup, to getting an Oscar nomination, to playing his darkest character yet.

Part 2: Actor Kumail Nanjiani evolves from stand-up, to movie star

Kumail Nanjiani talks about his career evolution, from being a very shy kid, to doing standup, to getting an Oscar nomination, to playing his darkest character yet.

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Actor Kumail Nanjiani discusses being cast for his first dramatic role in “Welcome to Chippendales,” and how he studied to play this real-life, dark character.

Part 1: Kumail Nanjiani on ‘Welcome to Chippendales’

Actor Kumail Nanjiani discusses being cast for his first dramatic role in “Welcome to Chippendales,” and how he studied to play this real-life, dark character.

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