The John Oliver-style news comedy dissects some of the defining issues of our time with humor.
Indian American actor Omi Vaidya’s show Samachari News deconstructs current events with a comedic slant from a Desi perspective.
The John Oliver-style news comedy dissects some of the defining issues of our time with humor.
In one of the episodes, Vaidya explores immigration politics and the South Asian American history.
The 3 Idiot actor doesn’t spare anyone: from Christopher Columbus and Bhagat Singh Tind to your visiting Indian uncle and Apu.
Here are some sample punch lines:
“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!â€
“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.â€
Watch the show here:
https://www.facebook.com/samacharinews/videos/1803996769713220/