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‘Deli Boys’ Star Poorna Jagannathan on How Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi Inspired Lucky Auntie
"Deli Boys" star Poorna Jagannathan breaks down the inspirations for her character, Lucky Auntie
Although the new Onyx Collective comedy focuses on Pakistani American brothers Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh), the duo would be completely helpless without Lucky, played by Poorna Jagannathan. Jagannathan steals every scene she’s in, mostly because of her commanding presence and comedic timing — but also due in no small part to her wardrobe. “She just carries the world on her padded shoulders…The fashion reference that [costume designer] Cailey Breneman put on the mood board are these actresses called Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi.
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