Kumail Nanjiani
Stand-up comedian from United States đşđ¸
About Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedian, actor, and screenwriter, born on May 2, 1978, in Karachi, Pakistan. At age 18 he moved to the United States to attend Grinnell College in Iowa, where he double-majored in computer science and philosophy, and he later became a naturalized United States citizen. After graduating, Nanjiani moved to Chicago, where he began performing stand-up comedy at open-mic nights before continuing to build his act in New York. His Comedy Central special Beta Male aired in 2013 and was named the best comedy special of the year by Entertainment Weekly, and in 2025 he released a further stand-up special, Night Thoughts, on Hulu. Nanjiani gained wider recognition playing Dinesh on the HBO series Silicon Valley from 2014 to 2019. He co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical film The Big Sick (2017), based on his courtship with his wife, writer-producer Emily V. Gordon, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Videos (165)
Videos 1 to 24 of 165.
1:05Does ANYBODY have an answer to this? Watch on @h@hulu
4.2M views
0:48I do not miss the good old days. Watch on @h@hulu
2.3M views
1:20Hot take: Weed should be at least a liiiiiittle bit illegal
988.3K views
1:23Modern Warfare 2 reaaalllly hits home
697.4K views
1:25A WORD (two words) FOR MY HATERS. Watch on @hulu
447.4K views
1:00Hope you like biryani! Goodbye! Watch on @h@hulu
304.4K views
1:03No offense, but I shouldn't have to tell you how to do your job. Watch on @hulu
219.7K views
1:10Tragedies of the Dad and Donatello varieties. Watch on @h@hulu
174.2K views
0:23Praying that no one has to endure this agony this Halloween
114.6K views
0:35Realll toss up. Anyoneâs guess
96.5K views
0:52CYOOOOT! From S4E3 of Portlandia.
77.5K views
1:01Merry Christmas. Please stop asking if you're on the naughty list
68.5K views
1:00No beef @E@EaglesBandI love what youâve done for dad rock. Watch Night Thoughts on @hul@hulu
60.1K views
1:20Been almost 30 years of shakin ladiesâ hands. Almost got the hang of it
59.5K views
0:43A piece of shit is a piece of shit, equationally. (From S2E8 of Silicon Valley)
58.3K views
1:23Once you get in Latitudes you know you've made it
56.7K views
0:43Believe me when I say Pakistan has a parasocial relationship with Picket Fences
53.1K views
0:26My colon has an opinion on everything I do. Watch on @h@hulu
52.7K views
1:15You WILL put respect on Hugh Grantâs name
48.9K views
1:09Sean Evans betrayed me @FirstWeFeast
43.3K views
1:02Not sure how that will hold up in court my love. Watch on @hulu
43.2K views
0:59A few people that made me wanna do this thing in the first place. , tomorrow on Hulu.
39.2K views
0:43The old Cats vs Pills rivalry. Watch Night Thoughts December 19th on @hulu.
38.7K views
1:14Happy Fatherâs Day, Dad. I wouldnât be the weirdo I am without you.
38.3K viewsGuest appearances (98)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Kumail Nanjiani.
Guest appearances 73 to 96 of 98.
5:41Comedian Kumail Nanjiani Talks About The Lighter Side Of Heroin - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
96.2K views
4:20Issa Rae Is Extremely Jealous of Kumail Nanjianiâs Fitness Transformation
Seth Meyers
88.8K views
5:57Kumail Nanjiani Gives Conan Meditation Advice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.4K views
0:34Kumail Nanjiani on John Cena
Neal Brennan
73.6K views
0:50Kumail Nanjiani reveals his thoughts on the US Open
Seth Meyers
47.3K views
2:54Kumail Nanjiani Canât Make It To Conan - DIY CONAN | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
45.8K views
3:01Kumail Nanjiani & Rob Beckett Discuss The 'Alleged' Pig Incident | The Last Leg | Rob Beckett
Rob Beckett
30.8K views
1:01Kumail Nanjiani has no complaints
Neal Brennan
29.3K views
2:29Kumail Nanjiani shares his internet history was revealed on âTaskmasterâ
Seth Meyers
28.8K views
1:31Kumail Nanjiani is a huge fan of Kyle Mooney
Tim Heidecker
16.8K views
3:41Mourning The Death of the Late Night Talk Show | We Might Be Drunk w/ Kumail Nanjiani
Mark Normand
11.9K views
1:25Kumail Nanjiani vs. Optimus Prime
Neal Brennan
9.8K views
11:45Kumail Nanjiani on being vulnerable with wife Emily Gordon
Neal Brennan
8.1K views
26:54Why Comedians are Workaholics (Andrew Santino, Sam Morrill, Sarah Silverman, Kumail Nanjiani)
Neal Brennan
8K views
20:07How 4 Male Comedians Deal w/ Body Image (Marc Maron, Kumail Nanjiani, Judd Apatow, Kenan Thompson)
Neal Brennan
7.6K views
1:36Can Kumail Nanjiani Bench Press Pete Holmes?
Pete Holmes
7K views
9:44Kumail Nanjiani on pivoting his comedy style early in his career | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia
5.9K views
10:59Kumail Nanjiani on The Rock & John Cena
Neal Brennan
5.7K views
4:46The BEST Comedic Actor of All Time w/ Kumail Nanjiani | We Might Be Drunk
Mark Normand
5.4K views
16:123 Ways to Overcome Setbacks (w/ Tony Hawk, Sarah Silverman, Kumail Nanjiani)
Neal Brennan
5.3K views
6:02Kumail Nanjiani on being competitive
Neal Brennan
5.1K views
6:14Kumail Nanjiani Explains How He Got Judd Apatow to Direct The Big Sick
Mike Birbiglia
3.7K views
1:07:38Pen Pals Podcast - Kumail Nanjiani | Letters About Stoneman Willie & Sports Aggression
Daniel Van Kirk
2.3K views
1:38Kumail Nanjiani on Trump's regime and big corporations censoring journalists and comedians
Dean Obeidallah
1.6K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Seth Meyers, Neal Brennan, Rob Beckett, Tim Heidecker, Mark Normand, Pete Holmes, Mike Birbiglia, Daniel Van Kirk, Dean Obeidallah
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kumail Nanjiani?
Kumail Nanjiani, born Kumail Ali Nanjiani on 2 May 1978 in Karachi, is a Pakistani and American stand-up comedian, actor, producer and screenwriter.
What is Kumail Nanjiani's breakthrough role?
His breakthrough role came as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley (2014-2019).
What is The Big Sick?
The Big Sick (2017) is a romantic comedy that Nanjiani co-wrote and starred in, earning him and his wife Emily V. Gordon an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
What role does Kumail Nanjiani play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
He starred as Kingo in the MCU film Eternals and reprised the role in the animated series What If...?.
Where did Kumail Nanjiani study?
He graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in 2001 with a double major in computer science and philosophy.
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