Producer eyes better TV, film roles for Muslims
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When Labid Aziz of Natick thinks about “Never Mind Nirvana,” he sees a missed opportunity. A 2004 pilot for an NBC sitcom, it was centered on the travails of an Indian-American doctor, his pregnant white girlfriend, and his traditional parents, who move in. It was written by Indian-American novelist Ajay Sahgal, directed by “Friends” star David Schwimmer, and starred Kal Penn of “Harold and Kumar go to White Castle.” But the show didn’t make NBC’s final cut, losing out that year to “The Office” and “Joey.”
South Asians like Aziz, 32, a Bangladeshi-American Muslim and aspiring producer, saw in “Nirvana” a wellspring of roles that didn’t involve playing a terrorist or convenience store clerk while portraying the South Asian community, or a slice of it, in a way that might inspire empathy rather than incite resentment. On this fall’s schedule, Aziz has a second opportunity: The CW network is unveiling a new sitcom called “Aliens in America” about a Muslim exchange student from Pakistan.
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Read the full Boston Globe article here: Producer eyes better TV, film roles for Muslims
Saleem Siddiqui Says: 10.10.07 at 8:47 pm
http://www.hotconflict.com/blog/2007/10/muslim-iman-tak.html
As Muslims get more involved in all kinds of different endeavors in the US, it is also necessary for there to be individuals who can be active in liberal arts. Communications for the sake of Islam happens in all kinds of ways. In the news, on the radio, and even acting on TV, or on Stage. Many people, especially from the orthodox Islamic religious community consider it frivolous and inappropriate to be involved in liberal arts. There is a need for Muslims to change their attitude.