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In this episode of WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions, J.R. Sparrow sits down with Anand Mahalingam, an Indian-American actor, comedian, and storyteller whose journey to Hollywood is as inspiring as it is unconventional.

From his early days MCing and dancing at cultural shows to teaching himself filmmaking through YouTube tutorials, Anand shares how his passion for entertaining led him to drop out of college and move to Los Angeles with nothing but a dream. Hear how he navigated the challenges of starting fresh in a new city, found his voice through improv and stand-up comedy, and achieved major milestones like landing a national commercial, a TV speaking role, and his first lead role in a film.

Anand also opens up about the importance of humor in his life, his creative process, and how he’s building an online persona to share his unique perspective on a variety of topics. This episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and insights for anyone chasing big dreams.

Highlights from the Episode:

• Anand’s journey from cultural shows at his temple to the bright lights of LA.
• How YouTube became his film school and paved the way for his career.
• The moment improv and comedy changed the course of his life.
• Behind the scenes of landing his first big breaks in Hollywood.
• Balancing stand-up comedy, acting, and building an online persona.

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