Top 5 American TV Shows With Prominent Desi Character

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Never Have I Ever - Devi Vishwakumar 

This coming-of-age comedy series follows Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old Indian-American girl who is trying to deal with the death of her father, her crush on a classmate, and her complicated relationship with her mother. 

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The Mindy Project - Mindy Lahiri 

This romantic comedy series was created by Mindy Kaling, who also stars as the title character, Mindy Lahiri.  Mindy is a skilled obstetrician-gynecologist with a vibrant personality and a penchant for romantic comedies. 

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Parks and Recreation - Aziz Ansari 

Aziz Ansari stars as Tom Haverford, a charming and ambitious Indian-American who is always looking for the next big scheme. Tom is a fan favorite character, and he has been praised for his positive representation of desi men on television. 

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Quantico  - Priyanka Chopra 

This thriller drama series follows a group of FBI recruits training at the Quantico base. Priyanka Chopra stars as Alex Parrish, a brilliant and determined Indian-American woman who is framed for a terrorist attack. 

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The Big Bang Theory  - Kunal Nayyar 

This long-running sitcom follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their relationships. Kunal Nayyar stars as Rajesh Koothrapali, an astrophysicist who has a fear of public speaking. 

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