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Spicing Up The Screen by Imran Suleman (Newsline, 11/04) - Excerpts from an article on South Asians in the U. S. film industry. Contains a few quotes from Aasif, as well as quotes from ABCD director Krutin Patel and co-star Sheetal Sheth.

An Actor's Craft and His Faith Intersect by Chris Hedges (NY Times, 9/7/04) - "Mr. Mandvi, an actor, has reacted to what he sees as the current assault on Islam -- born of indiscriminate fear and suspicion -- by identifying with those who are attacked rather than those who are doing the attacking. And his work has, he said, suddenly taken on a political dimension it lacked in the past."

At The Movies: On Stage and On Screen by Dave Kerr (NY Times, 5/3/02) - "[I]t makes sense, since India has one of the largest film industries in the world, that the descendants of that here, the second generation, are also finding their way into filmmaking. There are more and more South Asian filmmakers in this country making films with roles for actors like myself."

One-Man Play Reaches Beyond Immigrant Story (Theater Notes) by Vit Wagner (The Toronto Star, 1/28/99) - Brief article about Aasif's play Sakina's Restaurant.

The Creative Mind: A Tandoori Oven As A Crucible For Otherness by Robin Pogrebin (NY Times, 12/2/98) - Feature article about Sakina's Restaurant: "I am an immigrant; I am the son of immigrants," Mr. Mandvi said. "I am on that fence, and that's what my show is about."

Feeling Lost in America Play's About Immigrants by Martin Mbugua (New York Daily News, 7/8/98) - Feature article about Aasif's play Sakina's Restaurant.

South Asian Actors Make Their Presence Felt by Sonia Chopra (Business English Training Worldwide, no date) - Excerpts from an article on changing roles for South Asians in U. S. film, television, and theatre, which features Aasif.

The Daily Show - Official website for Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Eavesdrop - Official website for upcoming film. Includes production notes and full script available for download.

ABCD - Official website includes photos, trailers, interviews with Aasif and other cast and crew members, and merchandise.