WATCH: Poorna Jagannathan on South Asian Representation in the West, Fred Armisen, Deli Boys

In an exclusive interview with India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal (@filmybugB), Never Have I Ever actor Poorna Jagannathan and veteran actor Fred Armisen open up about working together in Season 2 of Deli Boys. Poorna shares how their real-life unfamiliarity helped shape their on-screen chemistry and reveals a hilarious rehearsal moment that made it into the show. Fred discusses working with a predominantly South Asian cast and the cultural nuances he discovered along the way, including traditions surrounding Indian weddings.

The actors also reflect on the changing landscape of South Asian representation in Western entertainment, with Poorna describing the shift as “representation 2.0.” Deli Boys is available on Jio Hotstar. 

Watch the full conversation for behind-the-scenes stories, cultural insights, and more.