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Kal Penn Credits Saath Nibhaana Saathiya for Learning Hindi, Eyes Roles on TMKOC and Delhi Crime

He credits its accessible, dramatic narrative for helping him master Hindi.

Overview

  • Kal Penn said he began learning Hindi by watching episodes of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya during his language-study efforts.
  • He described the soap’s plot lines as “super addictive” and “ridiculous,” praising its accessible dialogue for non-native speakers.
  • Saath Nibhaana Saathiya aired over 2,100 episodes between May 2010 and July 2017, becoming one of India’s longest-running dramas.
  • The actor visited the set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, met creator Asit Modi and called the show one of the most-watched on the planet.
  • After recent interviews, he expressed his desire to appear on both Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and the Netflix series Delhi Crime.