I think I would like to see more roles for South Asian performers that are more inclusive and part of the American Diaspora, the American tapestry, perhaps the way that African American and Hispanic roles have developed. Aasif Mandvi africanamericanasian share on social
In America, people think being South Asian is still kind of exotic. When you go outside New York and Chicago and L.A., there are people who have never tried Indian food... they've never even tasted it! Aasif Mandvi americaasianchicago share on social
I figure if people don't want to make the distinction between a Muslim and a terrorist, then why should I make a distinction between good scared white people and racists? Aasif Mandvi distinctionfiguregood Change image and share on social
When I was 11 my friend's mom made a peanut butter sandwich. I ate the sandwich and was like, 'I'm never eating anything else again.' And I still eat peanut butter every day. I would put peanut butter on a steak. Aasif Mandvi butterdayeat share on social
If you don't acknowledge differences, it's as bad as stereotyping or reducing someone. Aasif Mandvi acknowledgebaddifference Change image and share on social
I worked with Ismail Merchant on 'The Mystic Masseur,' I did 'Sakina's Restaurant,' I've done plays, I've been on Broadway, I've done movies, I've done TV... but nothing has had the pop culture penetrative impact as 'The Daily Show' has. It's the nature of the beast. Aasif Mandvi beastbroadwayculture share on social
What's great about 'The Daily Show' is I can use satire and push the envelope. I couldn't do that anywhere else. Even if I was a journalist. Aasif Mandvi dailyenvelopegreat Change image and share on social
The artist never really has any control over the impact of his work. If he starts thinking about the impact of his work, then he becomes a lesser artist. Aasif Mandvi artistcontrolimpact Change image and share on social
That's the Indian in me - you must put spices on everything. As a kid, whenever we got sick, my mom would take milk and put turmeric in it. That was our medicine. That was the cure-all. Some people turn to Robitussin. Aasif Mandvi cureindiankid share on social