![]() ![]() Now an entire film revolves around the antics at a Diwali holiday party and celebrates a strong female friendship. Diwali has rarely been portrayed in mainstream television except in the series The Office and it was a big deal for Indian-American audiences to get their favorite festival on the nation’s radar. Surina Jindal and Melanie Chandra in Hot Mess Holiday The movie just screened on Dec 26th on Comedy Central and will be aired in India in the New Year. Desis do have a sense of humor and that’s good to know. And when you laugh at yourself, the audience generally laughs with you. ![]() ![]() The Indian-American community is made up of individuals and is so much more than just a model minority of spelling bee champions and Ivy League wunderkinds. What is amusing in this is that the filmmakers suck in all the tired desi stereotypes, the crazy uncles, the overwhelming aunties, the garba dances, the celebrated academic over-achievers into this over-the-top comedy caper and share a laugh at their own culture. Best friends, family ties and good food are common to everyone – and now Melanie and Surina even bring in a wild diamond heist into the desi orbit! This features the zany adventurers of two hot Indian chicks – Melanie Chandra and Surina Jindal – and what audiences are realizing is that some things are just universal – no matter what culture it is. Melanie Chandra & Surina Jindal Create a Hot Mess Holiday on Comedy Central Lots of young South Asian actors – and the bonus of Kal Penn too! There was a time when young Indian-Americans had to live vicariously through the exploits of white Americans on prime time TV as well as at the movies – now, no more! There is a first time for everything and this holiday season Comedy Central aired Hot Mess Holiday, a Diwali holiday film. Kal Penn with passengers Surina Jindal and Melanie Chandra in Hot Mess Holiday ![]()
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