Invasion of Indians on US TV sitcoms


Jump to Page:
< Previous  [ 1 ]    Next >




Vandematram   
Member since: Nov 08
Posts: 1448
Location: Sunny - Leone

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 26-01-10 13:40:45

Most of the current TV programs on US TV have atleast one Indian person on it.

It is time that we have more Desi's on Western TV program.

One of my favorite show \"Big Bang Theory\" has an Indian astrophysicist role in it and his name is Kunal Nayyar. He has some funny lines on it. Last nite's episode had comedian Black as Entomologist who thinks his job has been outsourced to Bangalore.


Our Ram Lakhan aka Anil Kapoor has been on Keiffer Sutherlands 24 HRS.


There is another Indian guy on Parks and Recreation starring the SNL lady.

There is a show called Indie girl on Disney channel.

We also have our lady Ms.Kaling on The office. She is also a cowriter and also dating a costar on the same show.

I wish there was a desi on my other favorite show called Modern Family.

There is a desi guy on Chevy Chase show called community.

The list keeps going on and on.

As George Lopez has a talk show for latino, Ms.Monique for African Americans, Jay Leno for Whites it is time we have a Desi talk show at 11.30PM to go against Dave Letterman.


-----------------------------------------------------------------
Sunny Leone a true Canadian DESI now back in India !.


febpreet   
Member since: Jan 07
Posts: 3252
Location:

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 27-01-10 15:23:07

Quote:
Originally posted by Vandematram

As George Lopez has a talk show for latino, Ms.Monique for African Americans, Jay Leno for Whites it is time we have a Desi talk show at 11.30PM to go against Dave Letterman.



Yes, the only name comes into my mind for this job would be 'Russell Peters'. He has what it takes to be a Desi Late night Talk Show host. Others are a mere imitator.



meghal   
Member since: Jul 04
Posts: 1651
Location: (0,0,0)

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-01-10 10:27:43

Quote:
Originally posted by Vandematram

Most of the current TV programs on US TV have atleast one Indian person on it.

There is a show called Indie girl on Disney channel.




I am not aware of the program you mentioned above, but "Indie"normally means "independent" - made my amateur or for non-profit person. I think, in French language, "Indie" normally refers to India.

You forgot Apu, perhaps the oldest "desi" on TV :p :D

I would not call it an invasion. Perhaps the TV studios are trying to be more politically correct by including a person of colour in their show (appropriately called "Token" in South Park). Looking a the ethnic diversity in US population, it is necessary to have that reflection on TV shows.

How about a desi (Hindi) talk show on morning radio. I believe 1650 is one station that can successfully host that kind of show rather than giving mindless songs in the morning. The talk shows on 101.3FM sucks big time.



Vandematram   
Member since: Nov 08
Posts: 1448
Location: Sunny - Leone

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-01-10 21:46:11

How to be Indie ?.

http://howtobeindie.ytv.com/index2.php

The channel is YTV that is channel 25.

It is all about Indian Gujju Mehtha family.

The Zak and Cody has Indian characters quite often.


-----------------------------------------------------------------
Sunny Leone a true Canadian DESI now back in India !.


wall-E   
Member since: May 09
Posts: 357
Location: Beautiful BC Baby

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 29-01-10 16:13:59

Quote:
Originally posted by meghal

Quote:
Originally posted by Vandematram

Most of the current TV programs on US TV have atleast one Indian person on it.

There is a show called Indie girl on Disney channel.




I am not aware of the program you mentioned above, but "Indie"normally means "independent" - made my amateur or for non-profit person. I think, in French language, "Indie" normally refers to India.

You forgot Apu, perhaps the oldest "desi" on TV :p :D

I would not call it an invasion. Perhaps the TV studios are trying to be more politically correct by including a person of colour in their show (appropriately called "Token" in South Park). Looking a the ethnic diversity in US population, it is necessary to have that reflection on TV shows.

How about a desi (Hindi) talk show on morning radio. I believe 1650 is one station that can successfully host that kind of show rather than giving mindless songs in the morning. The talk shows on 101.3FM sucks big time.




We have only ONE radio station that plays Hindi songs (instead of nonsense talk from advertisers) and you want to make that a talk show too.

Lets leave at least one radio station to songs. Its the only Desi station I can bare listening to.





Jump to Page: < Previous  [ 1 ]    Next >

Discussions similar to: Invasion of Indians on US TV sitcoms

Topic Forum Views Replies
BRUCE LEE - is Indian! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( 1 2 )
Have Fun! 2690 8
Conan O Brien - Outsourcing ( 1 2 3 4 )
Have Fun! 6157 23
David Beckham - Flag bearer of Hindi
Sports 2231 5
Quiz Time - Identify the movie ( 1 2 3 )
Filmi Gupshup 3336 17
Looking towards west
General 1303 1
Your favorite spots in GTA ( 1 2 3 )
Visiting, Traveling and Picnicing 5659 16
Calling all the frustrated Desi, who wants to do something different but can't ( 1 2 3 )
Life 4360 19
Funniest stuff I have seen or heard......
Have Fun! 1708 2
Movie No Entry
Filmi Gupshup 1639 1
Are there any Indians or are we just a bunch of Gujjus, Bongs, Sikhs, Brahmins, ( 1 2 3 ... Last )
Our Native Country! 14270 49
Ranbir, Sonam in Bhansali's next film
Filmi Gupshup 1401 1
How is the movie Chocolate?
Filmi Gupshup 1316 1
Indian stand up comedian, music bands, Tabla group, & Dancers
Arts and Culture 2333 0
British comedian discovers he is... Indian!
General 1391 1
jab we met
Filmi Gupshup 1347 2
Baby boy names
General 3400 6
The Story of India ( 1 2 )
Our Native Country! 3838 10
Anil Kapoor on My City_My Life program
General 1248 1
Invasion of Indians on US TV sitcoms
Filmi Gupshup 1933 4
NBC sitcom "Outsourced" starts this Tuesday ( 1 2 )
USA 3553 7
The World According to America/India
Have Fun! 3726 2
Behind those Parivaars - The Buck (of Generalizations) stops here...
Life 1262 0
4 amazing music directors
Filmi Gupshup 1368 3
ONE MORE CARD !!
General 1372 1
List of Funny Indian Superstitions ( 1 2 3 4 )
Have Fun! 4548 27
 


Share:
















Advertise Contact Us Privacy Policy and Terms of Usage FAQ
Canadian Desi
© 2001 Marg eSolutions


Site designed, developed and maintained by Marg eSolutions Inc.