Must-Watch American TV Shows for Desi Representation

Devi Vishwakumar - Never Have I Ever

Tamil-Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is the central character in the popular Netflix series Never Have I Ever. It revolves around Devi's life as a first-generation Indian-American teenager navigating high school, relationships, and her cultural identity.

Rajesh - The Big Bang Theory

Kunal Nayyar played a prominent character in the popular sitcom "The Big Bang Theory." The show follows a group of brilliant but socially awkward scientists and their humorous interactions in the world of academia.

Tom Haverford - Parks and Recreation

Portrayed by actor Aziz Ansari, it is a memorable character in Parks and Recreation. The show revolves around the employees of the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.

Mindy Lahiri - The Mindy Project

Mindy Kaling's character has been celebrated for its representation of a South Asian woman as the lead character in a mainstream American sitcom. The show follows the personal and professional life of Mindy Lahiri, a skilled obstetrician- gynaecologist with a vibrant personality and a penchant for romantic comedies.

Alex Parrish - Quantico

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra gained international recognition for her role as Alex Parrish in the television drama series "Quantico". The show follows a group of FBI recruits training at the Quantico base and shows flashbacks to their time as trainees, as well as the present-day aftermath of a terrorist attack.

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