Kumail Nanjiani

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Born - February 21, 1978 in Karachi, Pakistan

Kumail Nanjiani is a popular Producer and Actor.

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Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat in ‘The Wrong Girls’: Dylan Meyer teases new film; ‘It's a love letter to wayward chaotic women’

etimes.in / Jun 27, 2026, 10:34 (IST)

Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat headline the quirky new comedy series 'The Wrong Girls,' a project co-written by Stewart and helmed by director Dylan Meyer. The narrative revolves around two aimless friends who, after experimenting with a mysterious drug, gain telepathic powers, thrusting them into a chaotic realm of mistaken identities and rivalries. Celebrated as a tribute to spirited women, the series is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.

Priya Prakash Varrier's eyebrow trick finds space at Oscars

Mar 06, 2018, 18:23 (IST)

Presenters of the Academy awards kumail nanjiani and Lupita Nyong'o imitated her famous eye brow trick at the backstage

Kumail Nanjiani opens up about therapy after 'Eternals' failure; reveals going from 6 roles to none

etimes.in / Aug 25, 2025, 17:04 (IST)

Kumail Nanjiani experienced a career downturn after 'Eternals' faced critical and commercial failure, leading him to seek therapy. He had signed on for multiple projects related to the film, including sequels and other ventures, which were ultimately canceled. Nanjiani acknowledged that this setback, while challenging, helped him re-evaluate his relationship with his career.

Hulu's 'Chippendales' series starring kumail nanjiani pauses production

ANI / Mar 24, 2022, 18:53 (IST)

Hulu's untitled Chippendales limited series, formerly known as 'Immigrant', has paused production due to a positive COVID-19 test.

Alia Shawkat joins Kristen Stewart in 'The Wrong Girls'

ANI / Feb 20, 2025, 15:52 (IST)

Alia Shawkat joins Kristen Stewart in 'The Wrong Girls,' directed by Dylan Meyer. The film, featuring Seth Rogen, kumail nanjiani, and LaKeith Stanfield in supporting roles, revolves around best friends facing chaos due to a mistaken identity. Produced in Los Angeles, it will be released by Neon. Shawkat's recent works include 'Blink Twice' and 'Severance.'

'Eternals' star kumail nanjiani: 'Shah Rukh Khan is a God, he is not a movie star'

etimes.in / Dec 26, 2025, 07:43 (IST)

Kumail Nanjiani, promoting his special 'Night Thoughts', declared Shah Rukh Khan a 'God' and not just a movie star during a chat with Hasan Minhaj. Nanjiani highlighted Khan's mastery of Urdu, humility, and versatility in playing complex roles, contrasting him with Hollywood's 'movie star' persona. He emphasized the profound cultural significance of cinema in India, a reverence America lacks.

Christina Aguilera, kumail nanjiani to guest judge the show "RuPaul's Drag Race"

PTI / Mar 10, 2018, 12:34 (IST)

The show is set to premiere on March 22...

Kumail Nanjiani to play journalist in political thriller 'The Independent'

PTI / Feb 22, 2020, 13:56 (IST)

Actor kumail nanjiani has joined the cast of political thriller 'The Independent'.

Kumail Nanjiani to star in action comedy 'Stuber'

PTI / Mar 21, 2018, 13:29 (IST)

'The Big Sick' star kumail nanjiani has joined the cast of Fox's action comedy 'Stuber'.

Welcome to Chippendales: A dark tale with a deep Indian connection that has notched up high scores by critics

etimes.in / Jan 11, 2023, 16:51 (IST)

With all eight episodes of the miniseries, Welcome to Chippendales now available on Disney Hotstar, you can binge-watch them all this coming weekend. The show captures the real-life story of Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee, an Indian immigrant (played by kumail nanjiani) who after a humble start in the US of working as a gas-station manager.

'Eternals' actor Harish Patel: No 'star' in Hollywood; they're just thorough professionals

IANS / Oct 29, 2021, 20:30 (IST)

Veteran Indian actor Harish Patel got a chance to work with some of the finest names in Hollywood such as Angelina Jolie, kumail nanjiani and Gemma Chan among many others in the upcoming superhero film 'Eternals' and he cannot believe his stars!

SLB's 'Malhari' from 'Bajirao Mastani' gets new form in Marvel's 'What If...?'

IANS / Dec 24, 2024, 17:14 (IST)

Indian auteur Sanjay Leela Bhansali's song 'Malhari' from his directorial 'Bajirao Mastani' has been featured in the third season of the streaming series 'What If...?'.

Did you know that Thapki Pyaar Ki 2 actor Aakash Ahuja auditioned for the superhero film Eternals?

etimes.in / Feb 20, 2022, 15:42 (IST)

Aakash Ahuja, who is currently seen in Thapki Pyaar Ki 2 in the role of Purab Singhania, was considered to be a part of the American superhero film Eternals.

Eternals

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 01, 2021, 12:04 (IST)

The Eternals are an alien race with superhuman powers living on Earth in secret and helping shape human civilization for over 7,000 years.

Does the 'Eternals' trailer theme track have a connection to Salman Khan's song 'Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai'?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 20, 2021, 13:26 (IST)

It is no secret that Marvel's upcoming superhero film 'Eternals' will have quite the Bollywood influence, but this latest observation by writer Varun Grover has become a new talking point.

Kumail Nanjiani to play a Bollywood star in Marvel's 'The Eternals'

TNN & Agencies / Mar 05, 2020, 16:20 (IST)

Pakistani-American actor kumail nanjiani says his character in Marvel Studios' big-budget superhero saga 'The Eternals' will have a secret identity of a Bollywood star.

Kumail Nanjiani on 'The Eternals': Would love to be part of it

PTI / Jul 15, 2019, 12:46 (IST)

Kumail Nanjiani has not confirmed if he has joined the cast of Marvel's 'The Eternals', but the actor said featuring in the superhero film would be great.

Kumail Nanjiani joins the cast of 'Only Murders in the Building

PTI / Mar 05, 2024, 15:00 (IST)

Kumail Nanjiani joins the cast of Only Murders in the Building season four along with Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Molly Shannon, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Nanjiani known for The Big Sick and Silicon Valley.