‘Everyone can dream’: Conan O’Brien shocks Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal as he ‘sings Hindi’ in audition to be Bollywood star
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
American TV host, comedian and star Conan O’Brien ’s show Conan O’Brien Must Go premiered on HBO Max in 2024. Now, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are set to feature in the newest season. The makers have rolled out a fun promo in which the comedian is seen trying to prove why he would be the perfect fit to become a Bollywood star. However, his pitch leaves Ali and Richa speechless.
Adding to this, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha think Conan O'Brien isn't Bollywood material. Conan O'Brien leaves Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha speechless The promo shows Conan eager to become a Bollywood star. He asks Richa and Ali, “I haven’t become a Bollywood star. Do you think I have what it takes?” Richa gives a savage response, saying, “Everyone can dream.” Ali adds, “You can’t just come in, pitch that you want to be a star and that too somewhere you don’t really belong.” Conan is stunned by their response.
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Notably, Richa adds, “We are huge followers of you but I don’t think you are Bollywood material.” A shocked Conan then makes it his mission to convince Richa and Ali, saying, “I can sing, I can dance and play sitar with one hand.” However, Ali and Richa have only one concern: “Can you speak Hindi?”
As per the latest buzz, Conan then reveals that he can’t speak Hindi but “sings Hindi”. This is followed by Conan singing, “Namaste, mera naam Conan hai (Namaste, my name is Conan),” while dancing to the song. Ali and Richa are left too stunned to speak.
In further updates, The internet also reacted to Conan “singing Hindi”. One of the comments read, “That song is gonna be in my head for DAYS. THANKS A LOT, CONAN.” Another commented, “Everyone can dream. Such a dig at so many people ohh god (laughing emojis).” Another fan wrote, “This is exactly what we deserve right now.” Another comment read, “This episode is insane, I love it.” Another fan wrote, “Conan vs. Bollywood?! The crossover we didn’t know we needed.”
On top of that, Conan O’Brien Must Go premiered in 2024 and has since been renewed for multiple seasons. The series sees O’Brien travel to different countries, meet his international followers and immerse himself in local cultures, often turning ordinary interactions into hilarious situations. The soon-to-release third season includes destinations such as India, Morocco, the Netherlands and the Philippines, with O’Brien also exploring Mumbai and attempting activities such as playing cricket.
Talking about making a special appearance on Conan’s show, Richa and Ali jointly shared in a note, “Conan O’Brien is quite simply a legend. We’ve admired his unique brand of humour for years, so getting to sit across from him and be a part of his India journey was surreal in the best way. The conversation was completely unfiltered, spontaneous and filled with the kind of humour that only Conan can bring out. We had an absolute blast filming it and can’t wait for audiences around the world to see this wonderfully chaotic exchange.”
Source: Hindustan Times