Before Kunal Nayyar fell into everyone's lives as their favorite quirky immigrant on theBig Bang Theory, he was quite the sensible young actor from India.But then, Kunal moved from India to Portland, Oregon. He studied business. However, the actor always wanted to be an actor. So chose to major in business to have something to fall back. Naturally, this is an intelligent thing to do as acting careers can be turbulent for newcomers.
After earning his degree in business, Kunal went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to make a master's degree in Fine Arts at Temple University.
He also worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company in the United Kingdom. After graduating in 2007, Kunal landed his iconic role on The Big Bang Theory as Dr. Raj Koothrappali.
The Truth About Kunal Nayyar Staying In Character As Raj
There are many tales of actors not staying in character, improvising scenes, or wholly going off script, for bad or worse. Because everything was written so specifically, Kunal admits that it was not the best idea to do much improvisation. Breaking character, however, is something Kunal admits he did all the time. What was the culprit?
Kunal explains that the contagious response of the audience's laughter would impact him. He explains that once the audience would give a significant reaction to one of his jokes, he could not help but join in and laugh as well. Who could forget when Jim Parsons broke character in a scene with Kunal Nayyar?
Since the show was completed in 2019, Kunal announced that he would take a hiatus from work. He told the event as the Summer of Kunal on social media from the South of France. The actor is very connected with his fans. On Instagram, he discusses the personal aspects of his travels and shares "homework" with them. He encourages them to check in with themselves and make sure they're feeding their minds with good food.
Did Kunal Nayyar Break When He Would Whisper To The Others On Big Bang Theory?
During his interview with Oh No They Didn't, Nayyar revealed that he in fact, would not break when whispering during scenes. This would typically take place when wasn't able to talk with women. However, according to Kunal, he was sticking to the script given how little time they had to shoot.
He said, "I don't -- our tapings are so tight, we have it down to a real science. Plus, a lot of the language on the show is so specific that if you change a word it will mess up the whole speech rhythm. But if we're talking about breaking, I break all the time."
A few fans might be heartbroken by this revelation.
Where Else Can You Watch Kunal Nayyar?
Kunal Nayyar also had a recent romantic comedy project adapted from a novel. The film The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry debuted in theaters on October 7, 2022, and on streaming services on October 28, 2022. Kunal plays the titular A.J. Fikry, a widower who suffers another loss after stealing valuable poems from Edgar Allen Poe.
The film was directed by Hans Canosa, who also led Conversations With Other Women. The reviews surrounding the film are mixed. The movie features a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 36% and an audience score of 88%. Michael O'Sullivan, a top Critic from the Washington Post, stated, "A tale with way too much story and not nearly enough life." However, audience members have far more complimentary reviews, such as, "Kunal Nayyar leaps to romantic lead. A comedy-drama for book lovers and storytellers."
Kunal Nayyar can also be seen in British Crime Thriller called Suspicion. The series can be viewed on Apple TV+. Five average U.K. citizens fall under suspicion of the child abduction of a media mogul from the United States. The kidnappers smartly concealed their faces by wearing British Royal Family masks. The abduction occurs as Thurman's character is named the U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. The group race against time to prove their innocence. The show's tone is far from the style of The Big Bang Theory. Kunal plays Adesh Chopra. Rob Williams directs the series.
During the series, Kunal Nayyar gives a flawless British accent. However, Kunal's accent was a question for fans. They often wondered if Kunal's accent on The Big Bang Theory was authentic.
The series gets high ratings featuring high 7s out of 10. The film is based on the Israeli T.V. series False Flag. Uma Thurman stars as a businesswoman whose 21-year-old son is kidnaped in a New York Hotel. Unfortunately, the audience did not care for the series finale.
Kunal also stars in Criminal U.K. on Netflix. The series focuses on interrogators who question three suspects of a grievous crime. The series lasted for two seasons. Audiences await if there will be a season 3.
Fans are also able to enjoy the actor in animated form. Kunal also has dived into the world of animation. He famously played Guy Diamond in Trolls, Vijay in Sanjay and Craig, and Gupta in Ice Age: Continental.
What's Next for Kunal?
Kunal Nayyar has not been short of work since The Big Bang Theory ended in 2019. One project the actor has in post-production is a Netflix science-fiction comedy called Spaceman. Adam Sandler helms spaceman. Batman's Golden Globe nominee Paul Dano, A Promising Young Woman star, and two-time Oscar nominee, Carey Mulligan are also a part of the cast.
The film follows the recent Hollywood Trend of adapting films from existing intellectual property. The film is set to adapt the 2017 novel The Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar. The novel is about an explorer who departs on an independent space mission into unknown regions. The production has a star-studded team that includes Channing Tatum, Peter Kiernan, Reid Carolin, and Michael Parets. In addition, the film gained Johan Renck as a director. John Renck also directed the hit Chernobyl Series.
Adam Sandler will play the lead role of the independent explorer seeking answers to an ancient mystery. The hero's life on earth is in shambles, and his only guide is somewhat otherworldly. It is unclear what Kunal's role will be, but at least his 29 million Instagram followers are ready for more of him on their screens.
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