Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari skips SAG Awards amid sexual misconduct claims

Indian-origin actor Aziz Ansari skipped the SAG Awards ceremony amid the allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by a woman with whom he went on a date last year.

Jan 22, 2018, 13:20 PM IST

Was surprised, concerned: Aziz Ansari on sexual misconduct allegation

Indian-American actor-comedian Aziz Ansari has responded to a claim of sexual misconduct by a woman he briefly dated last September. He says that he was surprised and concerned after knowing about the allegations.

Jan 15, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

Golden Globe 2018: Indian-origin actor Aziz Ansari wins Best Actor in TV Series - Musical/Comedy

Ansari was nominated in the same category for the Netflix show The Master of None in 2016.

Jan 08, 2018, 09:24 AM IST

I'm a way better napper than I'm a comedian: Vir Das

 Indian stand-up comedy has really come of age and Vir Das believes now is the time to take it to international audiences.

Apr 30, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

Alan Yang mentions Asian diversity in Emmys speech

Alan Yang, who shared the award for best writing for "Master of None" with Indian-origin star Aziz Ansari at the Emmys, said he believes Asian artistes have the talent to make it big in the west.

Sep 19, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

Vir Das gets own Netflix comedy special

Actor-funnyman Vir Das has become the first Indian comedian to get his own Netflix original comedy special.

Sep 17, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Priyanka, Aziz making tectonic shifts in business: Poorna Jagannathan

Poorna Jagannathan, currently starring on critically-acclaimed drama "The Night Of", believes the success of Priyanka Chopra and Aziz Ansari in American TV shows will open more doors for South Asian actors.

Aug 22, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

The 'desi' connection of the Western TV world

What is the one thing that ties Priyanka Chopra, Nimrat Kaur, Aziz Ansari and Mindy Kaling together? Apart from their Indian connection, the stars are creating ripples in the small screen world of the West.

Aug 16, 2016, 19:09 PM IST

Aziz Ansari becomes first Indian-American to bag Emmy nod

Aziz Ansari has made history as he has become the first Indian-American actor to land a lead comedy-acting Emmy nomination for his series "Master of None".

Jul 15, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Want to take more people of colour on my show: Aziz Ansari

The two-part fourth-season premiere of "Variety Studio: Actors on Actors" airs June 12 and June 19 on PBS SoCal.

May 26, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Indian-American Aziz Ansari among top earning comedians

Indian-origin stars Aziz Ansari and Russell Peters have made it to the list of highest earning comedians, which was topped by Jerry Seinfeld.

Oct 22, 2015, 14:37 PM IST

Jennifer Lawrence gives piggyback ride to Aziz Ansari

 Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence showed off her strong bond with Aziz Ansari as she gave the funnyman a piggyback ride to his car.

Oct 12, 2015, 15:25 PM IST