The 'desi' connection of the Western TV world

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New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) What is the one thing that ties Priyanka Chopra, Nimrat Kaur, Aziz Ansari andMindy Kaling together? Apart from their Indian connection, the stars are creating ripples in the small screen world of the West.
IANS lists out names of Indian faces who have made their mark in international showbiz, and continue to be on a roll:
* Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from “The Simpsons”: Though a fictional character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is one of the most beloved characters on the hit TV show “The Simpsons”. Apu is the Indian immigrant proprietor of Kwik-E-Mart, a popular convenience store in Springfield, popularly known for his catchphrase “Thank you, come again”. For voicing this beloved character, actor Hank Azaria has won three Primetime Emmy Awards. 
 

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