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The Big Bang Theory has garnered global attention, cementing a dedicated fanbase that continues to keep the show alive in their hearts. Featuring an ensemble cast of Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, and Kaley Cuoco among others, it became a cultural phenomenon with its unique blend of science with everyday humor.

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While Parsons’ character was primarily highlighted in the show, Nayyar’s role as Raj Koothrappali became one of the fan favorites due to his unique personality. But what stood out the most was his peculiar inability to speak to women without the aid of alcohol. Interestingly, this particular quirk has been inspired by a real-life person’s struggle with severe social anxiety.

Kunal Nayyar’s Role in The Big Bang Theory is Based on a Real Life-Inspiration

Kunal Nayyar gained global acclaim for portraying the role of Raj Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory.

I would love to be spending this time celebrating Leonard Nimoy’s fabulous guest spot on last night’s The Big Bang Theory. With Nimoy retired from on-camera acting, it was an inspired decision to have him play the voice of Sheldon’s Spock action figure, helping his owner through the thorny moral dilemma of whether to play with a vintage Star Trek toy, and what to do after Sheldon (Jim Parsons) does play with it — and it breaks. Placing Spock in various pensive and expressive poses as he guided and scolded Sheldon had me giggling throughout the episode. Better yet,...

While small-budget films are fortunate if they can generate pre-release buzz, doing so can also inflate audience expectations. By the time last week’s premiere of director Manan Katohora’s When Kiran Met Karen rolled around, anyone familiar with the project had been hearing about it for a good 19 months. But even after accounting for what a set-up that kind of hype presents, the movie is ultimately disappointing.

The basic premise is sound. Kiran Lohar (Chriselle Almeida) — or K. Lo, according to the tabloids — is a rising Bollywood star who’s in New York for the premiere of her latest blockbuster, A Himalayan Love Story, produced by her mega-rich music mogul fiancé, Dev Ghosh (Samrat Chakrabarti). Karen Sorens (Kelli Holsopple) is a fledgling reporter for Reel Women magazine who wants an exclusive interview with Kiran.

Warning: Spoilers

The eponymous meeting between the two takes place after Kiran flees a press...