Hasan Minhaj

2023 - 10 - 27

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'The New Yorker' fact-checked Hasan Minhaj — now he's issued a ... (NPR)

The New Yorker's profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here's how the comic responded in a 21-minute ...

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The voice of Hasan Minhaj is still vital and not worth canceling (WBEZ)

As a teenager Hasan Minhaj's comedy spoke to and inspired Heena Srivastava, and she says his legacy is bigger than his exaggerations.

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"Needlessly Misleading": Comedian Hasan Minhaj Rebuts Critical ... (NDTV)

The New Yorker's article questioned Hasan Minhaj's claims, particularly those related to being a Muslim-American and an Asian American.

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Hasan Minhaj responds to New Yorker article's 'faking Islamophobia ... (The Indian Express)

Hasan Mihnaj has responded to a magazine article accusing him of "faking Islamophobia" in his stand-up comedy. Watch here:

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Hasan Minhaj Says Article Claiming He Made up Racism Stories ... (TooFab)

In a 20-minute video, Hasan Minhaj offers backing evidence he says proves the New Yorker article claiming he made up stories of racism and Islamophobia was ...

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'Needlessly misleading': Comedian Hasan Minhaj rebuts New ... (Newslaundry)

On September 15, The New Yorker published an exposé on comedian Hasan Minhaj, claiming the racist and Islamophobic experiences he recounts as a South Asian ...

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'Not a Psycho': Hasan Minhaj Counters Allegations of Faking ... (The Quint)

The comedian released a video to talk about the article that alleged he fabricated elements of stories. Quint Entertainment. Updated: 27 Oct 2023, ...

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Like Hasan Minhaj, I exaggerate funny stories for effect – who doesn't? (The Independent)

Should a stand-up be held to account for fabricating elements of the stories they tell on stage? Comedian Vix Leyton explains why embellishing anecdotes is ...

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Did comedian Hasan Minhaj fake Islamphobia? (Firstpost)

A month after a New Yorker profile accused Hasan Minhaj of exaggerating or outright fabricating the stories he tells in his stand-up act, the comedian has ...

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Hasan Minhaj Allegations Spark Conspiracy Theories (Newsweek)

The comedian defended himself against accusations he faked stories about racism and being under FBI surveillance.

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Hasan Minhaj addresses allegations of fabrications in comedy in ... (LaineyGossip)

Hasan Minhaj addresses allegations in September New Yorker article of exaggeration and fabrication in his comedy, shedding light on the blurred lines ...

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Hasan Minhaj addresses lies about NorCal upbringing (SFGate)

After a New Yorker profile accused Hasan Minhaj of lying in his stand-up specials, the comedian released a response in which he criticized the article.

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Hasan Minhaj Responds In Depth To New Yorker Piece On His ... (HuffPost)

It was so needlessly misleading,” the comedian said about the New Yorker piece that exposed fabricated and exaggerated stories in his stand-up routines.

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Did the New Yorker Really Do Hasan Minhaj Dirty? Let Me Explain. (Slate Magazine)

After a career-halting exposé about his “emotional truths,” the comedian finally responds.

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Hasan Minhaj Responds In Depth To New Yorker Piece On His ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

It was so needlessly misleading,” the comedian said about the New Yorker piece that exposed fabricated and exaggerated stories in his stand-up routines.

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