Hasan Minhaj, born on September 23, 1985, in Davis, California, is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, and television host, widely known for incorporating Indian culture and modern American politics into his satirical and observational comedy.
The son of Indian Muslim immigrants from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Minhaj spent his early years in California with his father, an organic chemist, while his mother returned to India for medical school.
He did not meet his younger sister, Ayesha, until he was eight years old, after his mother and sister moved permanently to the United States.
He attended Davis Senior High School, graduating in 2003, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Davis, in 2007. He developed a passion for comedy after watching Chris Rock’s special “Never Scared,” winning a local stand-up competition before pursuing comedy professionally.
| Full Name | Hasan Minhaj |
| Date of Birth | 23-September-1985 (40 years) |
| Birth Location | Davis, California, U.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Arts and Entertainment |
Relocating to San Francisco and then Los Angeles, he opened for established comedians and participated in the NBC "Stand Up for Diversity" showcase, which raised his profile in the comedy community.
He began his television career with appearances on shows like “Chelsea Lately,” “Disaster Date,” and “State of Georgia,” and voiced a character in the video game “Far Cry 4.” Minhaj gained national prominence after joining "The Daily Show" as its final correspondent hired by Jon Stewart in 2014, a role he maintained until 2018.
His one-man show "Homecoming King," which debuted off-Broadway in 2015, was adapted into a Netflix stand-up special in 2017. The special examined themes of immigration and the second-generation Indian-American experience, earning critical acclaim and a Peabody Award.
He also hosted the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where his sharp critique of politics and media received national attention.
Hasan Minhaj left "The Daily Show" to host the Netflix weekly comedy show "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" from 2018 to 2020, a program noted for its incisive examination of contemporary issues and its innovative presentation style.
The show won several accolades, including an Emmy, a Peabody Award, and two Webby Awards, while he was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2019. He later released another Netflix special, "Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester," in 2022 and had a recurring role in the Apple TV+ drama "The Morning Show".
His comedic storytelling has sometimes attracted scrutiny, notably from a 2023 New Yorker article discussing his use of embellishment for dramatic effect in personal anecdotes.
In his personal life, Hasan Minhaj married Beena Minhaj (née Patel) in January 2015, and the couple has one child.
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