| Hasan Minhaj Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11½ in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 23, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Beena Patel |
Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host who has gained immense popularity with his Netflix comedy web talk show titled Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.
Born Name
Hasan Minhaj
Nick Name
Hasan
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Davis, Yolo County, California, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Hasan Minhaj graduated from Davis Senior High School in 2003 and then got enrolled at the University of California, Davis. He graduated from the university as a Political Science major in 2007.
Occupation
Comedian, Writer, Producer, Political Commentator, Actor, Television Host
Family
- Father – Najme Minhaj (Chemist)
- Mother – Seema (née Usmani) (Doctor)
- Siblings – Ayesha Minhaj (Younger Sister) (Attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area)
Manager
Hasan Minhaj is represented by Imprint PR, Public Relations Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
Political/News Satire, Observational Comedy, Black Comedy, Sarcasm, Insult Comedy, Surreal Humor
Subjects
American Politics, Indian Culture, Political Punditry, Popular Culture, Current Events, Mass Media/News Media, Civil Rights
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11½ in or 181.5 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Hasan Minhaj has dated –
- Beena Patel (2015-Present) – They met during their college years and got married in January 2015. Beena and Hasan welcomed their first child, a daughter, on April 22, 2018. In March 2020, Hasan and Beena revealed the birth of their second child, a son.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hasan Minhaj is of Indian descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Large eyes
Religion
He was raised in a Muslim family.
Hasan Minhaj Facts
- The correct pronunciation of his name is “HA-sun MIN-haj”.
- He is well-versed in Urdu.
- Hasan Minhaj has credited Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, Trevor Noah, Junot Diaz, Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, and Stephen Colbert as his influences.
- He has been cast in a couple of acting projects such as The Legend of Neil, State of Georgia, Watsky’s Making an Album, and Most Likely to Murder.
- His show, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, has won Peabody Award as well as Webby Award.
- Hasan Minhaj has also gained a huge fan base on social media with more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram and more than a million followers on Twitter.
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