Aasif Mandvi

actor and comedian

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Actor and writer, special correspondent on The Daily Show, and creator and star of Halal in the Family

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Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

Aasif Mandvi briefly steps away from ‘Waiting for Godot’ to chat w/ Elvis

Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

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In a landmark year for diversity on television, there's still not a sitcom that portrays a Muslim-American family.

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In a landmark year for diversity on television, there's still not a sitcom that portrays a Muslim-American family.

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