Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj (born September 23, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. Known for his satirical and observational comedy, Minhaj often incorporates Indian culture and the modern American political landscape into his work. He gained recognition as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show from 2014 to 2018 and was the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Minhaj's Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj received critical acclaim and won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and two Webby Awards. His stand-up comedy special, Homecoming King, also received positive reviews and earned him a Peabody Award. In 2019, he was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.More