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Hasan Minhaj on ‘Best of the Best’ and Bringing His Culture to Netflix

Hasan Minhaj on ‘Best of the Best’ and Bringing His Culture to Netflix

Summary

Comedian Hasan Minhaj helped produce and co-write the Netflix film Best of the Best, which is about two Indian American friends competing in college Bollywood dance contests. The movie focuses on their friendship and celebrates South Asian culture through dance.

Key Facts

  • Hasan Minhaj is known for political comedy but worked on a culturally themed film for Netflix.
  • Best of the Best follows two Indian American women competing in Bollywood dance competitions.
  • The movie is directed by Lena Khan and stars Priyanka Kedia and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
  • The film is inspired by real national Bollywood dance contests.
  • The story highlights sisterhood and lasting friendship.
  • Minhaj wants to include different parts of his identity in his projects.
  • He continues political work through his podcast Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know.
  • Minhaj sees this film as part of a larger movement of diverse youth expressing their culture positively.
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