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2018 TV Shows with Brown Star Power

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Just wait until the new year starts if you thought 2017 was the year for South Asian Americans to flourish on television. It will be a real doozy. 2018 will provide us a plethora of talent, including a number of new and returning series that all include talented desi actors.

Here are the upcoming television programs for 2018.

1.The first is “Alex, Inc.” (ABC)

The hilarious Zach Braff (“Scrubs”) stars as radio journalist Alex Schuman in this upcoming comedy. Alex quits his job to launch his own podcast. Tiya Sircar (“The Internship”) portrays his wife Noush Schuman. According to the teaser, a biracial partnership founded in reality (mortgage, kids, commitment) and without exploiting stereotypes appears to be what we can expect. Sircar is experienced with the big screen. She has guest-starred on shows including “The Vampire Diaries,” “The Mindy Project,” “Master of None,” and “Star Wars: Forces of Destiny,” but this will be her first main role on a primetime program.

2.The second is “The Resident” (FOX),

It’s no surprise that Manish Dayal (“Viceroy’s House”) is scrubbing in for this new program given how popular medical dramas are right now. He portrays Dr. Devon Pravesh, a brand-new physician who works under the guidance of senior resident Dr. Conrad Hawkins (Matt Czuchry, “The Good Wife”) and is taught by him. Pravesh receives training from the eccentric, renegade doctor Hawkins to follow in his footsteps. The drama seems to be emotionally charged, has an excellent cast, and looks serious. Furthermore, is a medical drama still a true medical drama if it doesn’t feature a desi doctor?

3. NBC’s “Champions”

If you believed that Mindy Kaling was gone after “The Mindy Project,” you would be mistaken. This new comedy is being produced by the actress and stars gym owner Vince (Anders Holm) and his dimwitted brother Matthew (Andy Favreau). The two bachelors’ lives are going well until the former’s ex-girlfriend Priya (Kaling) unexpectedly delivers their 15-year-old brilliant son to his home. Two additional South Asian actresses play major roles in the comedy. Britney, Vince’s fiancée, is portrayed by Mouzam Makkar from “The Vampire Diaries,” while Lubna, Vince’s business adversary and salon owner, is portrayed by Nina Wadia from “Namaste London.” Kudos to Kaling and her team for representing us on television as usual.

4. NBC’s “Reverie”

alum of “Heroes” With his series regular role in this new psychological drama, Sendhil Ramamurthy is making a comeback on television. He portrays Paul Hammond, a developer of a virtual reality fantasy world that starts to have problems when visitors enter the built-in parallel universes but fail to exit them. In order to assist, one of the top investigators, Mara Kint (played by Iranian-American actress Sarah Shahi), is called upon. The program ticks all the appropriate boxes: it’s exhilarating, diversified, and emotional.

5. NBC’s “A.P. Bio”

This brand-new comedy from the network centers on a gifted but cranky professor named Jack (Glenn Howerton), who loses out on his dream position and winds up teaching AP Biology at a nearby high school. Instead of teaching his pupils, he uses their talents to get revenge on his adversary. Sarika, a straight-A student who is career-driven, will be portrayed by Aparna Brielle, whose previous work includes “Grimm” and “The Librarians.” Here’s hope the comedy deviates from the standard, even though it’s a little evident that the South Asian character is the smartest of the bunch.

6. “Quantico,” ABC,

The third season of Priyanka Chopra’s eagerly anticipated FBI drama will debut in the early part of 2018. The drama took a hiatus for the fall TV season after two productive years on screen to get ready for its several behind-the-scenes turns. At the last minute, it was revived for a condensed third season of 13 episodes. The show’s creator Joshua Saffran left, as did Lebanese-American actress Yasmine Al-Massri, who had played twins Nimah and Raina since the pilot. However, “Quantico” will make a victorious comeback due of Chopra’s widespread recognition.

7.”iZombie” (The CW)

The best aspect of this humorous zombie drama is undoubtedly British actor Rahul Kohli, who is of South Asian ancestry. He portrays the endearing and silly medical examiner Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti in it. When he discovers that his coworker Liv (Rose McIver) has also contracted the zombie virus, he sets out to find a cure. Though you’d assume a show about zombies would be violent and disgusting, “iZombie” manages to inject the mix with humor, heart, and tension. In early 2018, it is predicted that the fourth season will debut.

8. “Designated Survivor” (ABC)

Look no farther if you want a world in which an American who practices Islam is not just treated unfairly but also serves admirably as the press secretary. Seth Wright, played by Kal Penn, begins the series as a speechwriter for the President but swiftly moves up the corporate ladder. The program centers on Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), who unexpectedly assumes the presidency following the bombing of the Capitol. Even though there are many surprising turns and twists, at least in this case you can support the president. January 2018 will mark the return of Season 2.

9.The Magicians (SyFy

Based on a book of the same name, this science fiction drama centers on Brakebill University for Magical Pedagogy, a school where students study magic. It has a stellar cast that includes Rizwan Manji from “Mr. Robot,” Summer Bishil from “Lucky 7,” and Arjun Gupta from “How to Get Away with Murder.” There are many exciting and entertaining moments in this underappreciated gem of a show. And to top it all off, it has three South Asian performers who are really fantastic. the start of Season 3 on January 10, 2018.

10.”The Good Place” (NBC)

Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) dies unexpectedly and enters paradise or the happy place in this fantastic and funny comedy. She discovers that only the best humans are permitted here and that, given her poor performance, she must have gotten there accidentally. Tahani Al-Jamil (Jameela Jamil), a Pakistani-British socialite who embodies beauty, lives next door to her in this nice neighborhood. With every episode, Jamil’s talent is more evident. As the “actual” Eleanor, Tiya Sircar also stars, and she is excellent. On January 4, 2018, Season 2 resumes.

2018 Time 100 List Honors Eight South Asian Trailblazers

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The yearly list of the 100 most influential people was published by TIME Magazine. The list for 2018 features some well-known and beloved figures broken down into categories like “pioneers,” “leaders,” and “icons.” There are eight exemplary and formidable South Asians among these 100.

To share their stories with the world, they have set off on a journey. From the Bangladeshi Prime Minister to the British-Muslim Mayor of London, to world-beating performers like Kumail Nanjiani and Deepika Padukone, to tech entrepreneurs like Bhavish Agarwal of Ola and Satya Nadella of Microsoft, their accomplishments have elevated them to a pedestal—and for good reason. These people are working hard and taking the initiative to advance the South Asian community in society. We are grateful for that.

Even though the fact that only 8% of this list consists of Indian people is pretty sobering, we couldn’t be more pleased to see their accomplishments being recognized in the prestigious #TIME100 list. These South Asians have been recognized, and their close friends and admirers have sent heartfelt tributes to them.

1.Kumail Nanjiani, a movie by Judd Apatow

He emphasizes the basic fallacy that a society of nearly 2 billion people should be frightened. Lucky for us, we have Kumail. One thousand more are required.

2. Sachin Bansal’s Bhavish Aggarwal

It’s simple to overlook the challenges he experienced while creating one of India’s most illustrious firms when tallying his accomplishments. Bhavish has driven around the block a few times, starting Ola on his own when Indian consumer IT was still in its infancy, overcoming regulatory obstacles, and fending off foreign rivals.

3.Vin Diesel’s Deepika Padukone, third

People become trapped in particular markets because stereotypes are used so frequently in the entertainment industry. The greatest that Earth has to offer is Deepika. She is present to represent the entire world, not just India.

4. Walter Isaacson’s Satya Nadella

When his first child was born with brain impairment and his son’s survival depended on connected machines running Microsoft systems, attributes like empathy and reliability of operation deepened in Nadella.

5. Michael R. Bloomberg’s Sadiq Khan

“In May 2016, Londoners elected Sadiq Khan, the son of Pakistani immigrants, as their mayor, making him the first Muslim to hold that post in a major European city, at the same time when immigration worries were fueling the movement for Brexit. A few weeks after his election, I visited with him and was impressed by his ambitious program.

6.Leo Varadkar by Philip Ryan

“Varadkar is currently in the spotlight during EU negotiations on Brexit, which might have a disastrous effect on Ireland’s peace and prosperity. A serious housing and homelessness crisis also affects him. How the youngest Taoiseach in the history of the country leads his people through these difficulties will be evaluated.

7. Meenakshi Ganguly’s Sheikh Hasina

Hasina, who carried on her father’s heritage as the leader of Bangladesh’s liberation war, has never shied away from conflict. She thus agreed to take on the humanitarian task when several hundred thousand ethnic Rohingya migrants began pouring into Bangladesh in August of last year in order to flee atrocities committed by the Myanmar army.

8.Sachin Tendulkar’s  Virat Kohli

“Every sportsperson is aware of what it’s like to have both good and bad stretches. Virat took the feedback he received after a dismal West Indies series and returned home with the intention of enhancing both his technique and level of fitness. He has never turned around.

The following three had outstanding South Asian writers who put pen to paper to explain why they were recognized.

1. Kamala Harris’ Lena Waithe

“Diverse groups may turn on the TV and watch vibrant, humorous, utterly authentic portraits of individuals like themselves because to Waithe. And whether you’re a senator or a student, that’s empowering.

2.Priyanka Chopra’s “Meghan Markle”

“I came to understand how passionately Meghan Markle cared for the globe somewhere between biryani, poutine, and endless chats. She is a relatable young woman with the correct heart and intellect; what you see with her is what you get.

3. Preet Bharara’s Robert Mueller

“He’s a straight-shooting lawman who agreed to head the riskiest, least understood, and highest-stakes inquiry of our time despite having nothing to prove and a career of service behind him. We are indebted to him incalculably for that.

20 Amazing Facts About Eileen Gu, The Rising Star

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20 Amazing Facts About Eileen Gu

The 2025 Winter Olympics may be the last. Champion freestyle skier Eileen Gu, though, is still in the spotlight. The 18-year-old woman has won over the hearts of people all around the world with her talent and charming demeanor.


Numerous other aspects of her life may be interesting to you in addition to her excellent athletic career.

Facts About Eileen Gu That You Did Not Know

Read these 20 fascinating facts about Eileen Gu to learn more about her.

The United States was Eileen Gu’s place of birth. She is not entirely American, though. She was born to an American father and a Chinese mother.
When she decided to switch her American squad for the Chinese one, she astonished the entire globe. Eileen Gu was 15 years old at the time. She is a competitor to watch in the half-pipe, big air, and slopestyle events from the Chinese peninsula.
She shared the news of representing China in 2019 on her official Instagram account. For the 2025 games, she switched her teams. She wrote in the post that the 2025 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the city of her mother’s birth, gave her the chance to inspire millions of young people. This chance was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for her.
She has always had a deep love for freeskiing. Gu has established herself as a freeskiing prodigy from the start. At the Winter X Games, her recent victories earned her two gold medals and one bronze.
Eileen Gu set a milestone by being the first female rookie to compete in and win in three disciplines because to her unrivaled form.


When she competed at the Aspen 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, her winning streak continued. She became the first Chinese woman to win multiple gold medals thanks to this accomplishment.
If you believe Eileen Gu excels solely in sports, you need to reconsider. She also performs well academically. Not many people are aware of Gu’s acceptance of an offer from the prestigious Stanford University. She was unable to begin her university, though, due of the 2025 Olympic Games.
Gu has repeatedly heard criticism from the Asian community for her upbringing in America. She has also taken a lot of heat for supporting a sport that is predominately played by men. Eileen is a fervent supporter of women’s sports participation and gender equality.
Gu has accomplished a lot in the modeling and brand endorsement world in addition to giving athletics her all. She has modeled for numerous worldwide companies, including Tiffany & Co., Fendi, and Gucci. With her beautiful dress choices, the celebrity is also setting trends.
She currently works with renowned modeling companies including IMG Models Worldwide, and she has already graced the covers of Chinese Elle and Vogue.
Eileen Gu has been invited to the Met Gala and Paris Fashion Week, to elaborate on her modeling career. Her plate is similarly packed with numerous tasks. She is the celebrity to watch out for when it comes to fashion sense.
Eileen Gu is a talented athlete in many sports. She was raised in sunny San Francisco, close to a ski resort. She became particularly interested in skiing as a result at a very young age. Gu enjoyed playing other sports in addition to skiing. She also enjoyed horseback riding and rock climbing as sports. She even participated in the cross-country running competition.


The two-time Youth Olympic Games champion was listed on Forbes’ China 30 Under 30 entertainment and sports list in November 2020. Gu also made the cut at the youngest age among the nine participants. With the message, “So beyond happy and honored to be the youngest person named,” she thanked everyone online.
It is accurate to claim that Eileen Gu possesses a variety of skills. She excels at music in addition to sports and academics. In an interview, the freestyle skier revealed that she can play the piano. She has been performing for the past nine years. On her YouTube channel, she has also posted recordings of herself performing the instrument. She might have succeeded as a gifted pianist if she hadn’t chosen to be a sportsperson.
She attributed a healthy lifestyle, which includes restful sleep, for her accomplishment. Eileen gets 10 hours of sleep each day. She said that when she was a child, her mother allowed her to sleep for 15 hours every day in an interview with Vogue Singapore. She used to sleep for 14 hours a night, but now she only gets 10 hours.
Although she can seem flawless to the audience, she experienced her share of difficulties growing up. She had previously experienced eating difficulties. Elieen first became interested in diet videos on TikTok during the pandemic because they showed how young females ate. She was affected by it. Fortunately, things came to an end. Gu is currently eating a healthy diet.

She competed as a cross-country runner for seven years prior to deciding to become a professional freestyle skier.
No athlete’s training has ever been simple, and Elieen has experienced the same. She trained hard, skiing from nine till twelve, then taking a break for lunch. She changed her routine to include running.
Being an athlete means that suffering from injuries is common. In the same way, Eileen experienced this. She revealed in March 2021 that she was wearing a cast to prevent further damage to her wounded head before having surgery after the ski season. She had a serious injury. She tore the ligament in her thumb and broke the metacarpal on her pointer.
An article by Eileen Gu was originally published in The New York Times. She was excited to share her writing with a wide audience. The champion soon succeeded in realizing her dream. The New York Times published an essay she wrote titled “Love and Fear.” Her perspective on the worries that an 18-year-old adolescent experiences and how to overcome them is the focus of the essay.
We sincerely hope you enjoyed reading these Eileen Gu facts. We hope her career is filled with success and honors. Stay tuned for more.

2 Chainz to Feature in Nature Show on Snapchat, Planet ReWild

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2 Chainz to Feature in Nature Show on Snapchat, Planet ReWild

Recently, 2 Chainz revealed that he would appear in the Planet ReWild Snapchat series. On Earth Day, the show’s teaser was released on YouTube.


Being a Host on Planet ReWild

2 Chainz revealed on Earth Day that he will be lending his voice to the narrator of the Snapchat series Planet ReWild because he is a supporter of preserving the environment and against climate change.

By going through your social media, you can learn a lot about the show that was created in partnership with Snapchat and Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental group, Re: wild. On April 28, 2025, the show will debut exclusively on Snapchat.

2.The Trap-Banger King, 2 Chainz

Through his various songs and albums, the self-described Tity Boy has achieved enormous commercial success in the hip hop community. He not only has a highly successful music career, but he is also a skilled basketball player.

Beginning in 1997, he and his high school friend Dolla Boy were signed by Def Jam Recordings as a duo on the recommendation of Ludacris, one of Southern America’s greatest selling rappers at the time.

They put out two albums as a pair, both of which had average sales. But he had the opportunity to collaborate with Lil Wayne twice when he was a member of the group, which was fantastic. However, 2 Chainz would depart the record company in order to advance in his career.

 Chainz’s single-artist success has been


His first mixtape was far more successful than his prior albums as a singles performer. He also earned some industry recognition with guest rhymes from Kanye West and Nicki Minaj, which would aid in the development of his career.

Everything was set for the release of 2 Chainz’s debut solo album once he released the first song from his new record with Drake. To further brighten the scene, he appeared on Ciara’s Sweat, the lead song from her fifth studio album.

And he did, as his debut record debuted at number one in just one week. Additionally, he would be nominated for 3 Grammy Awards and win 4 BET awards for this album.

Long-Term Success


The second album was released in 2013 and featured Pharell Williams, Fergie, Drake, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, as well as others, including his former combo partner, Dolla Boy. However, it reached number 3 on the Billboard 200, which is still a huge accomplishment.

After then, a joint album with Lil Wayne was released. It turned out to be Lil Wayne’s third album because he was unable to collaborate due to legal concerns.

But he proved to his detractors with his fourth album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, that he had the depth and breadth in the themes of his albums. He demonstrated his commercial appeal as well after making his Billboard 200 debut at number 2.

After releasing three more albums, 2 Chainz has finally made the decision that his seventh album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, will be his trap album.

Well, after having a career in trap music that has sold a million copies of six albums, 2 Chainz is decided that he wants to utilize his voice to make a difference in the world. We couldn’t be more delighted about it.

1932 Release Date Expectations and Other Updates

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1932 Release Date Expectations and Other Updates

We are thoroughly enjoying the expansion of the Dutton Family Universe.

One of the most popular subjects since the show was approved is 1932. Let’s look more closely into 1932’s release date if you’ve been curious about it. as well as further updates to read.


There were rumors that another spin-off was in the works once 1883’s second season renewal was revealed.

during the Western Expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression, focusing on a new generation of the Dutton family.

The fact that 1883 is one of Paramount+’s most-watched shows to date does not surprise me about the new program. Now that 1932 is prepared, when will it do its miracle?

Unquestionably, the premiere date of this upcoming show is the element that people are most looking forward to. Let’s investigate.

Expectations for the 1932 release date are


Let’s start with one of the questions regarding the upcoming concert that are most frequently asked. Paramount+ has not yet made a 1932 release date announcement.

In actuality, this show’s production has not yet started. It will take some time because the concert was just recently announced. As a result, no shooting has started, which means that no release date has been decided upon.

Furthermore, we don’t think 1932 will be available by the end of 2025. We will have to wait a bit longer for the show because production will take some time.

The premiere date, if they do start filming in late 2025, will most likely be in mid- to late 2025. We anticipate that the show will be finished in 2025, even if filming starts in a few months.

And our favorite family will be shown more often. Most likely, the episodes or the show are still in production.

Who Will Star In 1932’s Cast?


Our followers have been curious about the cast of this upcoming program from the release date. Even that has not yet been made public. However, a video that was just released was afterwards taken down.


The producer of the program continued, “I had developed this back story of where the Dutton family originated, and with 1932, I chose that moment in time to peek back in because you’re seeing the children we’ve met in 1883 trying to raise another generation of Dutton at a time when the wild west was turning into a playground for the elite from the east.


Character-wise, John Dutton Sr., currently played by Audie Rick in 1883, will certainly appear.

We are aware that there have only been a few minor updates to date, but as soon as the production of the future show starts, we will learn more about everything.

There are many shows to binge watch in the interim while you wait for developments in 1932. But don’t worry, we’ll keep you informed of any new information or cast additions.