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‘Deli Boys’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Reveals Her Crime Boss Auntie Character Originally Was Written As A Male – Contenders TV
At the 'Deli Boys' panel during Deadline's Contenders TV event, Poorna revealed that her crime boss character Lucky Auntie originally was written as a male.
Her co-star and fellow panelist Asif Ali pointed out that while Jagannathan does play at a badass who is not afraid to lean into her male energy, she also brought a softness to the character. Jagannathan, as a South Asian mother, admits that without making any sweeping stereotypes, they infantilize the male children in the family. So that’s an element of Lucky Auntie, as well, with her nephews Mir Dar (Asif) and his brother Raj, played by Saagar Shaikh, who also was part of the panel.
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