12 Amazing Roles in Hollywood for Aspiring South Asian Male Actors That Aren’t “Terrorist”

So! You want to be the next brown darling of Hollywood. Thankfully, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or other desi male actors no longer HAVE to accept a casting as a terrorist to start their career.

#1 Those stereotypical roles are worth it, because one day you’ll be cast as in a pilot as “Chad,” an Indian immigrant who retires from the Navy to live on a ranch with his family in a role that acknowledges differences, but isn’t defined by stereotypes…

#2 How about “Engineer of Terrorism?” You only plan the secret plots against America. There’s like, barely any fake terrorism involved!

#3 Would you accept a role in a show that’s ABOUT terrorism, but you’re just a sweet old cab driver?

#4 If you’re really deadset on that not playing a terrorist thing, there’s some very compelling parts playing “Terrorist’s Personal Doctor.”

#5 For only the most committed actors: “Dr. Terrorist, Double Ph.D in Engineering and Sexual Haplessness.”

#6. Or challenge stereotypes by playing “IT Software Support Guy Who Is Subject To Racist Jokes” (and does NOT have a stereotypical accent).

#7. If none of these roles fit your range, try picking up a role as “Sexually Hapless Frat Student.”

#8 There’s always “Doctor,” a basic choice to start your career as an Indian actor in Hollywood.

#9 How about “Convenience Store Owner”? Like Apu!

#10 There’s a ton of roles as dudes with a conspicuously non-South Asian name, like “Ryan.”

#11 You may also be cast as an Arab or Mexican.

#12 You could easily be cast as “Engineer” or “Scientist.”

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