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Azhar Muhammad Usman (born December 23, 1975) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer of Indian descent. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He is a former lecturer, community activist and lawyer and has been referred to as the " Ayatollah of Comedy" and "Bin Laughin". [ 3 ]
Azhar Usman is a multi-hyphenate standup comedian (actor, writer, producer) from Chicago. He is a Staff Writer & Co-Executive Producer of two critically acclaimed, A24-produced original comedy series: RAMY on Hulu, and MO on Netflix.
Described as "America's Funniest Muslim" by CNN, AZHAR USMAN is among the "500 Most Influential Muslims in the World," according to Georgetown University. Standup comedy icon Dave Chappelle-for whom Azhar has opened over 50 times-commented in 2010: "Azhar Usman is untouchable.
Official YouTube channel of standup comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and media pirate Azhar Usman.
Aug 22, 2015 · Azhar Usman performs polished standup at the Muslim Funny Fest 2015 at Comic Strip Live in NYC. Tackling a hacky premise–Muslims in airports–he manages to make it fresh and insightful. Azhar...
Oct 4, 2022 · (Interfaith America) — A few recent hits for Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus are shifting Hollywood's narrative about American Muslims. They also have another thing in common: Azhar Usman.
Oct 4, 2022 · If you stay and watch the credits for these series, you may notice one name popping up again and again: Azhar Usman. A comedian from Skokie, Illinois, who rose to fame two decades ago with the “Allah Made Me Funny” comedy tour.
Comedian Azhar Usman, featured in STAND UP: Muslim American Comics Come of Age, airing as part of the America at a Crossroads PBS series May 11 at 10 p.m. (c...
Azhar Usman is a multi-hyphenate standup comedian (actor, writer, producer) from Chicago. He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the recurring comedic role of NAJAF THE GYRO KING in...
Azhar Usman is a standup comedian, lecturer, and community activist who was born and raised in Chicago, though his parents are originally from India.