Omid Djalili Discusses Israel-Gaza, Cancel Culture And Modern Comedy | The Full Interview

Omid Djalili is a comedic powerhouse who has made a name for himself across the world with his cutting and incisive humor on everything from politics and race to getting older and dealing with traffic wardens.
But there’s a side to him that he takes seriously as not only an Iranian-Brit - but also as a member of the religious minority, the Baha’i who have faced continued persecution in Iran.
In a conversation that is both frank and hilarious, Djalili tells Riz Khan about his boundaries for what is funny and what is not, why he campaigns for the rights of the Iranian people, his faith and spirituality, and how working with composer Hans Zimmer and acting legend Oliver Reed, on the blockbuster movie Gladiator, left a mark on him - in more ways than one.
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[@robbpatterson6796]

I'd love to speak to Omid, just once. He is one of 2 that have changed my life, but Omid managed it in 2002. I was just too stupid to see it then. I've always followed his values since then but it wasn't until 2017 that I understood fully what he meant. This sounds like a complete contradiction; however I was being taught 3 different things at the same time. My mum was trying to teach me the basics and my father left at 4. Her partner then tried indoctrinating me into Nazi ideals from the age of 6 until the age of 10. Then I heard Omid and had my doubts. The indoctrination continued until i was 16 when he'd abused me enough. It wasn't until 2014 that I fully understood everything. Things still aren't great but I'd love to thank him for everything he's done for me. For what it's worth, I'm completely against Netanyahu's genocide against your people. I'm non religious but this is barbaric

[@antonevripidou8857]

"your people" lol

[@masterpassacademy]

Free Palestine

[@bossdeman]

Love Omid. He's brilliant .. But cannot help but feel disappointed about his lack of speak on Gaza. It is extremely unfortunate.....

[@jvdqq]

Damet garm Omid! You are amazing.

[@brianlevy4619]

Please please come to Israel you will enjoy Haifa with its Bahai shrine put on a few shows

[@SH8ZIA]

You mean Palestine.

[@elydan6049]

He is such a gift and an amazing soul, actor and comedian! A very intelligent and fine man- Omid Djalili

[@sheshesheilaee]

Love Omid 🙌🏻❤️

[@littlepocketman3531]

Riz Khan seems very based in these interviews. Im from the UK, imm still not sure what this channel is trying to achieve?

[@ninobenjamin9020]

Nice one 😂😂😂😂😊 But in realituy you and I know things aren't as clear cut as we think .😊

[@brianlevy4619]

They day you can't laugh at yourself as Kenneth Williams said "what's the poin"

[@David.-zr5ph]

Great show guys Scotland UK 👁️🙏👁️.

[@usmansaeed3469]

This guy really cracks me up😂

[@David.-zr5ph]

Rishi sunak reminds me of Norman Wisdom.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Omid is a good man.

[@David.-zr5ph]

Brilliant 👍

[@hidis2000]

Iranian Eric Cantona 😂

[@christiansmith-of7dt]

They never paid Mr enough for all the damage they did to my body

[@PauloAdriano-zo2ng]

BoJo the 🤡 -!!! ❤ *Omid Djalili* 😎🤗😍🤩😁

[@SH8ZIA]

There is a video which shows that she died as she had had a brain surgery a few months/weeks before and she fell whilst sitting in a police station. Whit so much dis-information going around it’s hard to j own what is true and what is false.

[@nasnus999]

Omid Khan, may I ask if you are a Zionist?