8 Hasan Minhaj Jokes That NAIL Indian Family Dynamics

    "I bet when Gandhi told his parents he wanted to stand up to the British, even they were like, "Arey Mohandas, log kya kahenge?""

    Indian-American comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj recently released his comedy special, Homecoming King, on Netflix.

    During the hour and 10-minute long set, Minhaj talked about his experience of being raised by Indian parents and here are some moments that truly hit home:

    1. On "log kya kahenge":

    2. On getting slapped as desi kids:

    3. On seeking permissions:

    4. On parents beating you to the landline when a friend calls:

    5. On desi aunties:

    6. On the "abhi padh lo, baad mein aish hai" lie we all bought into:

    7. On trying to know more about one's parents:

    8. And, on this conundrum:

    Do yourselves a favour and check out Minhaj's special right here.