Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King

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About

"Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King" is a stand-up comedy special featuring Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, writer, producer, and television host. The special was released on Netflix on May 23, 2017. It is a recorded version of Minhaj's one-man show that he performed Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 2015.

The show primarily revolves around Hasan Minhaj's experiences growing up as a first-generation Indian-American Muslim in Davis, California. With a blend of comedy and storytelling, Minhaj explores themes of love, family, identity, and discrimination. He shares personal anecdotes that highlight the challenges and triumphs of his life, offering a unique perspective on the American dream and cultural assimilation.

Making / Production

"Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King" was directed by Christopher Storer and produced by Haven Entertainment. It was originally developed as a one-man show for the Sundance Institute's Theatre Program. After its Off-Broadway run, Netflix acquired the special and released it as part of their stand-up comedy lineup.

Actors

• Hasan Minhaj - He plays himself and delivers a captivating performance, blending humor and personal storytelling.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Homecoming King" refers to Hasan Minhaj's experience of being elected homecoming king in high school, which he considers a significant moment in his journey.
• The special received critical acclaim for its blend of comedy and social commentary, earning Minhaj comparisons to influential stand-up comedians such as Richard Pryor and George Carlin.

Awards

"Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King" was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special in 2018.

Quotes

• "Growing up, my father never had a stable career, but he believed in one thing - if you do what you love, that will lead to success. And, you know, that's something that I truly believed - until I saw him at his workplace."
• "Dude, I come from a family of engineers. Like, civil engineers? That's real engineer-y because you can see their work. And mechanical engineers, you know, if you read a magazine, it's like, 'I designed that.' Me? At the end of the day, the joke's on me. Literally, it's just scribbles on a piece of paper."

Music

The comedy special does not feature specific musical performances.

Soundtrack

There is no official soundtrack released for "Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King".