Hasan Minhaj

Date of Birth: September 23, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He was born on September 23, 1985, in Davis, California, to Muslim parents of Indian descent. Minhaj graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in political science. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing at various clubs and making appearances on television shows. Minhaj gained significant recognition as a correspondent on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart and later Trevor Noah. In 2017, he headlined the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which brought him even more acclaim. In the same year, he released his first stand-up comedy special, “Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King,” on Netflix, which received widespread praise and won a Peabody Award. From 2018 to 2020, Minhaj hosted the critically acclaimed Netflix show “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” where he tackled current political and cultural issues with his distinctive comedic style. The show earned him a Peabody Award and two Webby Awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Hasan Minhaj

1. Hasan Minhaj was the first Indian-American to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

2. His Netflix special “Homecoming King” won a Peabody Award in 2018.

3. He was included in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.

4. Minhaj’s parents are originally from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

5. He is a longtime fan of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hasan Minhaj

1. “It’s hard to hate up close.”

2. “I believe comedy is a great way to learn about people and the world.”

3. “The American dream isn’t what you think it is.”

4. “Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.”

5. “The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of 2023, Hasan Minhaj’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.

Children

Hasan Minhaj and his wife, Beena Patel, have two children. Their first child, a daughter, was born in April 2018, and their second child, a son, was born in March 2020.