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Oscars 2026 sees rare moment that has happened only 7 times in 100 years, Kumail Nanjiani tells audience: ‘Calm down’

Oscars 2026 sees rare moment that has happened only 7 times in 100 years, Kumail Nanjiani tells audience: ‘Calm down’

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In the 98 years that the Academy Awards have been given out, over 2000 awards have been accepted and presented. Just how rare a tie is can be gauged by the fact that only six of these were ties. That was before this year’s edition. When presenter Kumail Nanjiani said, “It’s a tie,” many in the audience were left confused. Nobody knew if that was even possible. But it did. The Best Live-Action Short Film category saw two winners, the first incident of a tie since 2012 and only the seventh since the awards began almost a century ago. Kumail Nanjiani presents the award for best live action short film during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Oscars 2026 sees rare tie The Best Live-Action Short Film category isn’t one that is expected to dominate headlines at the Academy Awards, but this year, it will be the one talked about the most (provided the rest of the night does not spring too …

Pakistani-American Actor Kumail Nanjiani Says Shah Rukh Khan Is ‘God’ | Bollywood News

Pakistani-American Actor Kumail Nanjiani Says Shah Rukh Khan Is ‘God’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 19:29 IST In an interview, Kumail Nanjiani spoke about his deep admiration for Bollywood and Shah Rukh Khan. For Eternals, he even featured in a full-fledged Bollywood-style song and dance sequence.(Photo Credit: Instagram) It is often debated just how vast Shah Rukh Khan’s star power truly is, but his influence across India and the world is undeniable. From packed theatres to global fan followings, the Bollywood icon enjoys a level of admiration that very few celebrities can match. Adding to this conversation, Pakistani actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani recently shared his thoughts on why Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom stands far apart from even Hollywood’s biggest names. Kumail Nanjiani on Shah Rukh Khan’s Global Stardom Kumail Nanjiani, who played the role of Kingo in Marvel’s Eternals, believes Shah Rukh Khan possesses a unique and unmatched presence. While many actors are considered global superstars, Nanjiani feels the Jawan actor’s appeal operates on a completely different level. Appearing on Hasan Minhaj’s YouTube channel, Nanjiani joined the comedian for a candid discussion on movies and …

Kumail Nanjiani disses Indian cricket team for not shaking hands with Pakistan players: ‘Such a shame’

Kumail Nanjiani disses Indian cricket team for not shaking hands with Pakistan players: ‘Such a shame’

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Hollywood actor Kumail Nanjiani didn’t hold back while reacting to a tense cricket moment from this year’s Asia Cup when the Indian cricket team decided to not shake hands with Pakistani players. He called it “shameful” moment, lamenting how animosity overshadowed the true spirit of the game. Back in September, players of the Indian team did not engage in the customary post-match handshake with Pakistan players at the end of the Group A match of Asia Cup 2025. Kumail Nanjiani disses Indian cricket team The Hollywood actor, whose roots trace back to Pakistan, shared his views when he joined actor Hasan Minhaj for a video on his YouTube channel. The duo discussed the India-Pakistan relationship and highlighted how a cricket match between the two nations has become a major event. “I think what was cool about India-Pakistan matches, which isn’t so true anymore – one, we were two of the best teams in the world, now Pakistan is not that great and India is the best team in the world. India-Pakistan matches are very tough …

Kumail Nanjiani On His Character In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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Kumail Nanjiani known for The Big Sick and Stuber is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer, comedian and critically acclaimed actor. The artist made his way into the Ghostbuster franchise with the recent installation Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and played the role of Nadeem. Talking about his character, he said, “What’s great about Nadeem is that he encompasses what makes Ghostbusters special, he’s a slacker. He’s completely discounted by everyone around him. And he’s the only one who can tackle this big, terrifying demon who can scare people to death just by looking at them.” The actor even went on to explain why he loves his character so much and said, “That’s what I love – he’s a very grounded, normal character. Some might call him a loser, and he doesn’t like it, but can’t deny it. And then suddenly he has to defeat this massive demon.” In the film, Kumail will be seen facing off with some of the bigger ghosts. The film is directed by Gil Kenan and also stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn …

Kumail Nanjiani joins cast of Only Murders in the Building season 4 | Web Series

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Kumail Nanjiani has joined Only Murders in the Building season 4. As per a report by Variety, the Pakistani-American stand-up comedian and actor will appear in a recurring role that is mostly being kept under wraps, though his character will be integral to this season’s investigation. Also read | Only Murders in the Building season 4: Release date, cast, plot, trailer, everything we know Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in a still from Only Murders in the Building; Pakistani-American stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, the newest cast member for season 4 of the show. Only Murders in the Building season 4 cast The Hulu series is led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Kumail Nanjiani joins Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Molly Shannon as the new cast members of Only Murders in the Building season 4. Meryl Streep is also set to reprise her role from Only Murders in the Building season 3.   Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Kumail’s role in Only Murders …

Kumail Nanjiani says Scorsese has ‘earned the right’ to criticise Marvel

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Kumail Nanjiani says Scorsese has ‘earned the right’ to criticise Marvel ( Photo Credit – Instagram ; Wikipedia ) Pakistan-origin actor-comedian Kumail Nanjiani is a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to his role as Kingo in ‘Eternals’, but that doesn’t mean he’s in an uproar over directors such as Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino criticising the ongoing film franchise. “I obviously love the movies Tarantino makes or Scorsese makes,” Nanjiani recently told Esquire magazine, reports ‘Variety’. “And I may disagree with Scorsese’s opinion on superhero movies, but I mean, who else has earned the right to have an opinion?” Nanjiani added, “If Scorsese hasn’t earned the right to have an opinion on movies, then none of us should have an opinion on movies. It’s so strange that people get upset about it.” Scorsese later clarified that his criticism of Marvel has nothing to do with quality and everything to do with exhibition. The Oscar winner expressed worry over how the dominance of Marvel and comic book movies is pushing out smaller movies from …

Kumail Nanjiani Feels Racist Language Has Become Much More Acceptable In Mainstream America

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Kumail Nanjiani says mainstream America has normalised racist language ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Pakistani-American comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani thinks racist language has become “much more acceptable in mainstream circles” in recent years, reports ‘Female First UK’. The 44-year-old actor, who was born in Karachi, noted that racist attitudes remain in America, two decades on from his stand-up comedy debut in the country. Reflecting on his early days as a stand-up comedian, Kumail Nanjiani explained, quoted by ‘Female First UK’: “By and large, it was still unacceptable to be racist in the public sphere back then. George Bush even quoted the Quran in a speech – could you imagine (Donald) Trump doing that?” Kumail Nanjiani added: “Now, I feel like racist language has become much more acceptable in mainstream circles. I told myself back then that most people still saw me as American. I’m not so sure any more.” As per ‘Female First UK’, Kumail hasn’t performed any stand-up comedy in three years, and he’s now unsure about what his fans want to …