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Writer and actor Aasif Mandvi on staying true to himself

Writer and performer Aasif Mandvi has made his way through the entertainment industry with memorable stops at “The Daily Show” and on Broadway. He currently stars in the CBS series “Evil,” which returns later this year. But navigating Hollywood as a South Asian and a Muslim hasn't always been easy. Mandvi shares his Brief But Spectacular take on furthering his career while staying true to himself.

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