Kumail Nanjiani Breaks Down His Career, from 'Silicon Valley' to 'The Big Sick' | Vanity Fair

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • Kumail Nanjiani takes us through his illustrious career, breaking down his roles in 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Life As We Know It,' 'Portlandia,' 'The Colbert Report,' 'Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male,' 'Franklin & Bash,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'The Big Sick,' 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Key & Peele,' 'Little America' and 'Eternals.'
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  • @aamiru1019
    @aamiru1019 4 роки тому +1847

    i came here for kumail but ended up getting pakistani denzel

    • @jameshaynes5954
      @jameshaynes5954 4 роки тому +7

      I'm confused. Cause he's like so much more sedate than normal?

    • @i2hellfire
      @i2hellfire 4 роки тому +57

      @@jameshaynes5954 It's a Silicon Valley joke.

    • @kotanovakota
      @kotanovakota 4 роки тому +2

      I just noticed he's quite old like 42

    • @BalbirYaduvanshi07
      @BalbirYaduvanshi07 3 роки тому

      i get that reference 😂 love frm india

    • @andreas.4764
      @andreas.4764 2 роки тому +1

      @@kotanovakota quite old? 40s is middle aged.

  • @deancarpenter607
    @deancarpenter607 4 роки тому +1302

    Marvel turned this dude into a legit stud. Gave him the Chris Pratt treatment.

    • @KTK44
      @KTK44 4 роки тому +51

      They gave him steroids.

    • @fraddi
      @fraddi 4 роки тому +10

      @@KTK44 Yeah pretty obvious but not to computer nerds or the average person

    • @lospollosfinger8079
      @lospollosfinger8079 4 роки тому +45

      aydooknow he was training for more a little more than a year he %100 percent could’ve made the gains

    • @EnzoTheBaker
      @EnzoTheBaker 4 роки тому +13

      Let's give a shout out to Dave Bautista as well for inspiring Kumail and giving him workout tips

    • @myk-popper2960
      @myk-popper2960 4 роки тому +16

      @@lospollosfinger8079 A year of training is nothing. He was already training previously for around 6 years. For him to suddenly make huge gains like that in a year would be hard even for those with elite genetics. The dude is a middle-aged man and your testosterone at that point has declined by a significant amount making it even more unlikely. He is at the VERY LEAST on testosterone boosters.

  • @ZAHEERANIS
    @ZAHEERANIS 4 роки тому +449

    His humility, self-awareness, and constant drive towards the next project tells me he is going to be one of the great comedian actors of our time

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 4 роки тому +3

      Its funny how all plebs always has to comment that he did steroids. If he did, so what?
      Try to take steroids and transform your bodies like he did, we'll see how it goes. Plebs.

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 3 роки тому

      @Onouphrios So? It's up to them, dont know why people even interferes with other peoples life choices.

  • @41kils
    @41kils 4 роки тому +276

    Best part about Kumail's transformation is that he is still chill af

  • @edgarjuarez6588
    @edgarjuarez6588 4 роки тому +617

    Can we get a Big Sick sequel where his wife adjusts to her new buff husband?

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan 4 роки тому +870

    His jawline would have killed Thanos.

    • @andrewburke5572
      @andrewburke5572 4 роки тому +8

      "Nah" - Rosa Parks

    • @caseychapman5726
      @caseychapman5726 4 роки тому +12

      and the steroids will kill him!

    • @DocRealTalk
      @DocRealTalk 4 роки тому +4

      HGH can do wonders...like expanding your skull xD

    • @ati832
      @ati832 4 роки тому +7

      its all the testosterone his on it literally changes your jawline

    • @popeye697
      @popeye697 4 роки тому

      Natty

  • @zack-xb8kv
    @zack-xb8kv 4 роки тому +445

    it's weird how different his face looks after getting into good shape.

    • @mistersydster
      @mistersydster 4 роки тому +27

      Yeah, this has inspired me so much since I have a face somewhat like his. Always hated my puffy cheeks. Gonna hit the gym with a passion lol.

    • @cb7703
      @cb7703 4 роки тому +18

      Makes him look so much older...

    • @maggiemcfly5267
      @maggiemcfly5267 4 роки тому +8

      He has a jaw line, who knew?! lol

    • @shaanbae6096
      @shaanbae6096 4 роки тому +7

      S.C. Jones don’t forget some hgh or test

    • @arttuleija7867
      @arttuleija7867 4 роки тому +1

      S.C. Jones stfu

  • @davidholaday2817
    @davidholaday2817 4 роки тому +96

    Who else spent the entire video just admiring his face.

  • @benhenderson8952
    @benhenderson8952 4 роки тому +481

    Marvel should open up a gym this instant

    • @KTK44
      @KTK44 4 роки тому +12

      You are aware that he took steroids?

    • @benhenderson8952
      @benhenderson8952 4 роки тому +3

      KTK
      Ah yes the hormones

    • @jithio
      @jithio 4 роки тому +8

      @@KTK44 So does every other mainstream buff Hollywood actor and ?

    • @user-wf4wc1hz9k
      @user-wf4wc1hz9k 4 роки тому +12

      @@KTK44 it is not steroids. many actors talked about it. it is mainly high calorie food

    • @jacobburgess9439
      @jacobburgess9439 4 роки тому +2

      Salem Alem 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @morilevinzon1314
    @morilevinzon1314 4 роки тому +129

    He has a very wholesome attitude towards his acting career. As all things, you sometimes have your up and downs

  • @Abermelin
    @Abermelin 4 роки тому +188

    Kumail Nanjiani is winning the arms race.

    • @BullC6
      @BullC6 4 роки тому +3

      That is clever.

  • @cwilli8937
    @cwilli8937 4 роки тому +527

    Homeboy has a jawline now

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 4 роки тому +11

      roids do wonders

    • @JJJameson.
      @JJJameson. 4 роки тому +2

      Dude looks like a Playstation one character now

    • @ahmadrabbani6009
      @ahmadrabbani6009 4 роки тому +10

      ҳҲ̸Ҳ̸ҳ yes he took steroids, but steroids didn’t give him a jawline. It was already there under all the fat

    • @mjpapa
      @mjpapa 4 роки тому +2

      Homeboy's gonna like...get it

    • @ppap9818
      @ppap9818 4 роки тому +2

      @@ahmadrabbani6009 what fat?lol he was skinny

  • @jasongeorgis3483
    @jasongeorgis3483 4 роки тому +55

    The sign of true talent is when someone does something undeniably difficult but makes it looks easy, and that's what Kumail does with comedy. Funny just radiates off of him. Him being in The Eternals is easily the most appealing part of that movie and I can't wait to see what he does with it.

  • @simplybookish1277
    @simplybookish1277 4 роки тому +72

    Kumail has and always will be a very attractive person. His features are unique which is really what makes him good looking 🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @2568dance
    @2568dance 4 роки тому +108

    Kumail is such a kind, and funny in a very genuine way, kind of guy. Just totally down to earth

  • @ceilav
    @ceilav Рік тому +2

    I watched the big sick when it came out and then a couple years later we watched it in my film class in college. I was so excited that my classmates were gonna get to know who Kumail was. ❤

  • @njuta
    @njuta 4 роки тому +26

    I've watched Kumail since he appeared in some College Humor bits, it is so wonderful seeing people grow and succeed.

  • @abdulwadudkhan7645
    @abdulwadudkhan7645 4 роки тому +160

    Kumail has inspired me to pursue acting even if I am not a caucasian.

    • @Ytomany
      @Ytomany 4 роки тому +3

      What? What are you talking about? Hollywood is cramming for people who aren’t white not just Hollywood a lot of places are plus when has acting ever been a white guy thing. There are so many famous black actors.

    • @toy-bear-1077
      @toy-bear-1077 4 роки тому +16

      Ytomany where are the Asians or Indians ?

    • @Maria-ty4zm
      @Maria-ty4zm 4 роки тому +9

      Best of luck! Ignore that stupid reply :)

    • @Ytomany
      @Ytomany 4 роки тому +3

      @@toy-bear-1077 In Bollywood, Chinese films, and Japanese films. Plus right now more then ever business's are looking for people that are not white for diversity sake. Plus if you watch idk....uh television there is a ton of multi raced actors, if you have a problem with hollywood big movies not having many other actors well thats due to the fact of people usually put their friends in movies like Lenardo DiCaprio or Sam Jackson plus alot of asian people pursue the tech industry or doctors due to parental influence. Not to say there wasn't gate keeping once but since 2010 that really has been disappearing completely

    • @armwrestlingfan6804
      @armwrestlingfan6804 4 роки тому +1

      @@toy-bear-1077 mulan is gonna bomb.

  • @momodias1997
    @momodias1997 2 роки тому +10

    I remember watching The Big Sick opening weekend and balling in my seat because it was such a beautiful story. Cried even more at the end when I realized it was a true story

  • @moa3645
    @moa3645 4 роки тому +41

    Freaking Handsome Squidward vibes

  • @kaguth
    @kaguth 4 роки тому +8

    One of those guys I've been following for years and so happy to see where he is now. I first noticed him on Portlandia.

  • @3hooks781
    @3hooks781 4 роки тому +22

    Training, the right eating habits, consistency, sleep and humility. We can all do it. I'm in the middle of training now and after a month and a half I already see a difference based on consistent adherence to a goal. Congrats to you Kumail.

    • @dickvanfreedman
      @dickvanfreedman 4 роки тому +6

      don't forget the marvel sponsored testosterone treatment! That's how you get a 10 years of working out body under 2 years.

  • @ahmadafzal1918
    @ahmadafzal1918 4 роки тому +13

    I really like this guy, hes super chill and has a really nice and articulate way to express his emotions and his anecdotes.

  • @soodonim6109
    @soodonim6109 4 роки тому +64

    Gilfoyle and Dinesh had the best relationship on Silicon Valley

  • @qartsy3952
    @qartsy3952 4 роки тому +148

    He might as well start cutting fruits with that jawline

  • @Misha0angel
    @Misha0angel 4 роки тому +13

    You missed his Adventure Time credit, in which he plays an amazing character!

  • @arunghanta5066
    @arunghanta5066 4 роки тому +58

    His face has muscles now! 🤣

  • @alikhan1752
    @alikhan1752 2 роки тому +3

    best thing about kumail is his honesty. he is kinda big now n even when he tries to spice it up he ends up being honest n just himself

  • @msabolijoshi
    @msabolijoshi 4 роки тому +12

    his smile is soooo gorgeous

  • @hannianan8936
    @hannianan8936 4 роки тому +41

    So happy and proud of him❤️

  • @luckyDancer100
    @luckyDancer100 4 роки тому +62

    That sweater can’t contain those muscles

  • @kevingandhi1231
    @kevingandhi1231 4 роки тому +31

    Kumail, you did brown people right! Good job, my friend! Keep up the Desi vibe!

  • @NanaOsei_
    @NanaOsei_ 4 роки тому +37

    He really is Pakistani denzel

  • @terrirnbsn3596
    @terrirnbsn3596 4 роки тому +78

    I overheard a few South Asian co-workers complaining that hollywood representations of them are not handsome. I mentioned Kumail and they said he's not good representation:( I think he's genial and absolutely handsome in the most adorable way.

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 4 роки тому +10

      maybe they dislike him cuz he is muslim & pakistani .

    • @baliG83
      @baliG83 4 роки тому +13

      I used to like him until he got ripped for the Marvel movie and now I realize that he's undeniably better looking than me 😢

    • @RS-ti7bz
      @RS-ti7bz 4 роки тому +5

      ҳҲ̸Ҳ̸ҳ Pakistani Muslims fall under South Asian. He’s hardly a practicing Muslim anyways.

    • @GenevieveThornton
      @GenevieveThornton 4 роки тому +8

      R S practicing or not, he’s still Muslim. Plus faith is personal, how could you possibly know how much of it he practices or not?

    • @RS-ti7bz
      @RS-ti7bz 4 роки тому +2

      Genevieve No, actually practicing or not makes all the difference. I believe he’s said it in interviews. It’s out there on the Internet.

  • @daltononly1649
    @daltononly1649 4 роки тому +12

    He has a constant smolder in his face😂... really fun to watch him always

  • @shaokhan4421
    @shaokhan4421 4 роки тому +25

    4:30 “so much luck”
    Luck: being good enough to be featured in New York Times, being on SNL and Colbert report and making connections... then running into said people because he was in comedy hot spots: Chicago, New York etc.
    Humble dude!

  • @plushpuppy32
    @plushpuppy32 4 роки тому +28

    He is fine. Plus knowing his love story makes him more attractive

  • @westnilesnipes
    @westnilesnipes 4 роки тому +3

    I’m gonna really miss Silicon Valley. Gilfoyle and Dinesh were great, really loved that dynamic.

  • @aeonlincoln5474
    @aeonlincoln5474 4 роки тому +9

    He's come a long way, like many other actors of course.
    It's funny most of us don't notice such talented people until they do something "Big" ( Pun totally intended ) You think they're new to the industry and then you realize they've been acting for decades.

  • @brookesayewich9582
    @brookesayewich9582 4 роки тому +7

    The big sick is a beautiful movie and it is one of my favourites❤️❤️

  • @uosdwiSrdewoH
    @uosdwiSrdewoH 3 роки тому +2

    He was on The Colbert Report? Wow. His early credits are amazing.

  • @ukj1299
    @ukj1299 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely Love this Guy amazing comedian and actor cant wait for Eternals to come out.

  • @GenevieveThornton
    @GenevieveThornton 4 роки тому +8

    I know it’s underrated and maybe unknown, but I love his soothing voice and humor as Jesus on _Bless the Harts_ very funny.

  • @MJ18888
    @MJ18888 4 роки тому +1

    Loved him in Franklin and Bash!!

  • @jahanzaibkhan2597
    @jahanzaibkhan2597 4 роки тому +26

    WTH why didnt he talked about stuber?

  • @ImamSyafii-st4ps
    @ImamSyafii-st4ps 4 роки тому +26

    you know if eternals goes well i could definitely see him being hired to write mcu flicks or shows

  • @irams8486
    @irams8486 4 роки тому +1

    Huge fan since Franklin and Bash & Beta Male - So happy for him! Desi- Americans represent! 😍

  • @briansexton2011
    @briansexton2011 4 роки тому +7

    I first saw him in Portlandia, all of those sketches with him are hilarious!

  • @gabzpot
    @gabzpot 4 роки тому +9

    He is also a voice actor on The Walking Dead The Game season 2.

  • @omarspost
    @omarspost 4 роки тому +78

    lol he looks like a Pakistani Stallone. That's a compliment

  • @definitelynotchristianslater
    @definitelynotchristianslater 4 роки тому +16

    I wanted to hear about Prismo.

  • @alexyandfriends
    @alexyandfriends 4 роки тому +39

    #Represent ! 🇵🇰❤️

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 3 роки тому +4

    The title of these videos should be “The Timeline of my Career ... So Far!”

  • @ScubaShuba05
    @ScubaShuba05 4 роки тому

    That Bumbershoot shoutout 😭❤

  • @Angels-3xist
    @Angels-3xist 4 роки тому +138

    Here's a bold idea. The next James Bond.

  • @shrishbulusu4940
    @shrishbulusu4940 4 роки тому +4

    this man is killing it

  • @JEProcks
    @JEProcks 4 роки тому +9

    Also shout out to his X-files episode. I’m still waiting for his explanation.

  • @tunasu9182
    @tunasu9182 2 роки тому +1

    now both him and martin starr are in the mcu, hope there will be a scene about two of them meeting each other in the future

  • @Ok-cx4jw
    @Ok-cx4jw 4 роки тому +3

    Tbh he’s one of my favorite actors/comedians and an inspiration to me as a chubby brown teen XD

  • @NosyHausfrau
    @NosyHausfrau 4 роки тому +5

    What an interesting person. love him

  • @mrbam8833
    @mrbam8833 4 роки тому +3

    Kumail has inspired me to hit the gym so bad... there is hope for all us

  • @Thedogofdoom1997
    @Thedogofdoom1997 4 роки тому +2

    Does anyone know why he and Emily never talk about Indoor Kids? I get that a video game podcast doesn't fit well into an acting career video, but it was a pretty gigantic podcast in its day. It was a lot of people's introduction to Kumail.

  • @zachariahsmith419
    @zachariahsmith419 4 роки тому

    i just love kumail so much, so friggin much

  • @BryTheNiceGuy
    @BryTheNiceGuy Рік тому +1

    I love Kumail! He deserves the world.

  • @nextcmbalayya2262
    @nextcmbalayya2262 4 роки тому +5

    he is a good actor.

  • @cobraimploder
    @cobraimploder 4 роки тому

    I wish he would have talked a little bit about more about his comedy career and The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. That was a good show.

  • @TheKarachiwanderer
    @TheKarachiwanderer 2 роки тому

    If you’re passionate and sincere, you will get there!

  • @GlassesManDNI
    @GlassesManDNI 4 роки тому

    I've seen this guy in quite a bit of stuff.
    He was in The LEGO Ninjago Movie, MIB International, Stuber & Dolittle (An Average Movie). Very talented dude. 🙂

  • @graceyudha
    @graceyudha 4 роки тому

    3:58 Dinesh being Dinesh

  • @EpicBlackflame07
    @EpicBlackflame07 2 роки тому

    I remember watching him back during college humor years

  • @styhl8023
    @styhl8023 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like this guy Legit had the Cap America super solider serum.

  • @dylanmiller1790
    @dylanmiller1790 4 роки тому +2

    Who else is just waiting for the return of The Indoor Kids?

  • @fuckyoutubeman
    @fuckyoutubeman 4 роки тому +1

    hope he comes back to harmontown soon

  • @daemeunmarlow1120
    @daemeunmarlow1120 2 роки тому +2

    He is 100% the best part of the eternal movie

  • @TheSmallTings
    @TheSmallTings 2 роки тому +1

    prismo is my hero he played that part so good

  • @neb7120
    @neb7120 4 роки тому +33

    Nothing about being in Adventure Time?;

  • @leavens5522
    @leavens5522 4 роки тому +3

    Who else thinks that Kumail could easily play a villain with the way he looks now?

    • @manigje1
      @manigje1 4 роки тому +1

      Oh, that's so played out with a brown man playing the villain in western media. I'd like to see a brown man be a hero in a movie for once. Let's change it up.

  • @jantelopez5626
    @jantelopez5626 2 роки тому

    such a rare talent and person

  • @bryn1913
    @bryn1913 4 роки тому +3

    disappointed in the lack of him talking about his role as Prismo >:-(

  • @helloson8053
    @helloson8053 4 роки тому +5

    good guy Kumail

  • @Caught1nTh3Crossfire
    @Caught1nTh3Crossfire 2 роки тому +1

    Kumail's a legend 👌
    Edit: he should of had more screentime in Eternals, hopefully in the sequel

  • @selfrefute
    @selfrefute 4 роки тому

    Little America is so wholesome

  • @moseschannel90
    @moseschannel90 3 роки тому

    I’m now fascinated to know what 2 other parts he auditioned for in Silicon Valley. My guess is Richard and Gilfoyal

  • @DavidSedano
    @DavidSedano 4 роки тому +8

    Cast my boy as the crimson chin right now

  • @treyroberson7296
    @treyroberson7296 4 роки тому +2

    does he still do standup? He had some great stuff

  • @TheA1M4fame
    @TheA1M4fame 4 роки тому +1

    Can you guys do one for Edward James Olmos?

    • @maryrosekent8223
      @maryrosekent8223 3 роки тому +1

      He’s one interesting dude who’s had a wide-ranging and interesting career. *Great request!*

    • @TheA1M4fame
      @TheA1M4fame 3 роки тому +1

      @@maryrosekent8223 Thanks! 😁

  • @Serrucho619
    @Serrucho619 4 роки тому +1

    No mention of the indoor kids podcast? That's how I heard of him

    • @Thedogofdoom1997
      @Thedogofdoom1997 4 роки тому

      That's what I'm saying. They never talk about it but that podcast was huge. It was a big part of my high school days

  • @jdadams77
    @jdadams77 2 роки тому

    His birthday is the same as mine but he's just a year younger. They published this on his birthday. I don't know if it was intentional but Happy Birthday anyway.

  • @HAVgiraffe
    @HAVgiraffe 4 роки тому +3

    He is so funny and so handsome 😍

  • @danielbejar4187
    @danielbejar4187 4 роки тому +1

    Fred got my boy poppin

  • @paperbagman8913
    @paperbagman8913 4 роки тому +42

    “I didn’t want to be the first shrubby superhero” that honor goes to Dan Harbor

  • @robfucile7633
    @robfucile7633 4 роки тому +3

    You should do one of these with Leonardo DiCaprio

  • @lynette599
    @lynette599 2 роки тому

    _Everybody should watch *THE BIG SICK 2017*, co-written by Kumail, featuring Kumail and Emily Blunt...THE BEST ROMANTIC COMEDY I've ever seen - he is a GREAT actor...SOoo believable in his role...filled with brilliant moments._

  • @rosemariesisimiyazaki588
    @rosemariesisimiyazaki588 4 роки тому

    Hello sir I wanna make my own timeline too I’ve learn here🙏✨✨✨✨Hello 👋 Friend nice intro thanks for sharing
    Have a great day 🇯🇵🇯🇵👍👍👍🌸🌸

  • @disvectoryshow1271
    @disvectoryshow1271 4 роки тому +2

    Love you Kumail

  • @nj11vgc99
    @nj11vgc99 4 роки тому +2

    “None of that happened” ... same bro same 😭

  • @Marioxradio
    @Marioxradio 4 роки тому +3

    Drop the jawline workout plan

  • @thexyouthxattack
    @thexyouthxattack 4 роки тому +21

    wtf they didn't include him playing jakes brother on jake and amir.

  • @mayelisantos9060
    @mayelisantos9060 4 роки тому +4

    The glow up is real

  • @uptown3636
    @uptown3636 4 роки тому +1

    3:17 Who else is here in Spring 2020 wishing Disaster Hut delivered their supplies for the super virus?