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Conan O’Brien sings Hindi in Bollywood audition, leaves Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal speechless
Conan O’Brien sings Hindi in Bollywood audition, leaves Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal speechless
American comedian Conan O'Brien will feature Indian actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal in the third season of his show Conan O'Brien Must Go. A promo released by the makers shows O'Brien…
American comedian Conan O'Brien will feature Indian actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal in the third season of his show Conan O'Brien Must Go. A promo released by the makers shows O'Brien pitching himself as a Bollywood star, only to be told by Chadha, 'Everyone can dream.' Fazal adds that one cannot simply 'pitch that you want to be a star' in a place where they don't belong.
When O'Brien asks if he can speak Hindi, he admits he cannot but says he 'sings Hindi,' before launching into a song: 'Namaste, mera naam Conan hai.' Chadha and Fazal are left stunned. The show, which premiered in 2024, sees O'Brien travel to different countries and immerse himself in local cultures. The new season includes visits to India, Morocco, the Netherlands and the Philippines.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, both established in Hindi cinema, bring a grounded perspective to O'Brien's pitch. The joke works because Bollywood's star-making machinery is famously insular: outsiders rarely break in without language fluency or industry connections. O'Brien's shtick, leaning into his own cluelessness, is his signature. The episode, shot in Mumbai, also has him trying cricket, another Indian institution where foreign novices often struggle. For Indian viewers, the humour lies in watching a global star discover that Hindi fluency is a non-negotiable gatekeeper, not just a skill to be mimicked.
Watch for the full episode release date on HBO Max.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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