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An Indian-American actor Omi Vaidya's show Samachari News, which deconstructs current events with a comedic slant from a Desi perspective has recently in one of the episodes explored immigration politics and the South Asian American history.
The John Oliver-style news comedy dissects some of the defining issues of our time with humor.
The 3 Idiot actor does not spare anyone: From Christopher Columbus and Bhagat Singh Tind to your visiting Indian uncle and Apu.
Here are some sample punchlines:
"Did you know that before 1965 there were only 12,000 Indians in America? Twelve thousand! More Indians visit my local Costco on a Sunday!"
"Are immigrants really ruining America? Are they taking Americans' jobs? Of course no… well, I do know of one immigrant that is doing the job no American would ever want to do. [Melania Trump] is taking one for the team, guys."
