“When you grow up as a minority in a majority culture, a lot of times, you're just trying to fit in.”

American comedian and actor

Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian and actor known for comedy shaped by Indian culture and the modern American political landscape. His work uses satire, observational comedy, and dark comedy, and his Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and two Webby Awards. In 2019, Time included him in its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. His comedy often draws on cultural identity and public life, blending personal perspective with political commentary.