Growing Up Indian and American

[@CaptainSinbad]

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[@parthranjan5606]

I have been doing math for a week now

[@mohamedmubeen4583]

Tell us one a story about your high school life

[@kevinperera18]

I teach the Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, and was interested in hearing the story about how you negotiate two cultures and SUCH a coincidence to hear that your name is Nikhil because the main character (you probably know) is named Gogol and then changes his name to Nikhil. I am a Sri Lankan btw, and my name is Kevin Dilhan Perera. How messed up is that! :D

[@amourydehipe6023]

Be carefull someone try to look like our captain sinbad with a fake account to sell us cryptocurency. So if u saw that DON'T go for it !

[@somshukla949]

Bhai we are also waiting for videos on your second channel. MUSAFIR SINBAD🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shankypanky8879]

As someone who is neither Indian nor American, I can totally relate.

[@TotalImmort7l]

As a relate, I can Indian.

[@shashankvenkataraman8423]

Bruh im pretty sure ur name is shashank and ur indian

[@tia5374]

@@TotalImmort7l relate as a, Indian I can

[@Barbaaad]

@@TotalImmort7l as a can, I Indian relate

[@piyushpatil2668]

@@shashankvenkataraman8423 Shawshank*

[@peternagy6067]

As a hungarian, hearing an indian perfectly pronouncing Csíkszentmihályi Mihály, feels amazing

[@ak_7973]

As an Indian who learnt a little bit of Hungarian and lived in Budapest, even I was surprised at his pronunciation.

[@brownpunk1794]

@@ak_7973 off topic and really random..how did u find living in hungary as an indian?

[@peternagy6067]

@@ak_7973 I'm also interested, how did you see our country? You can share the negative experiences as well, cause most hungarians also have negative thoughts on the state of the country.

[@Baqsam]

@@brownpunk1794 _Nothing off topic and really random about that!_

[@friendlyatheist9589]

Off topic but what is the meaning behind the name of your country?

[@Raifromearth]

As an Indian I personally believe sanskrit(a tongue twisting ancient language) have an impact on our ability to speak words more efficiently.but it also gave us a more piercing accent .😂

[@vvee4725]

I've realized that I've unknowingly developed a habit of emphasizing my Ds and Ts...

[@an1ketsharma]

Agreed haha

[@prajwalkatwal4383]

satyamev jayate!

[@shiprayadav9409]

Sanskrit is meant to produce vibration in your mouth most of the time. That's why our accent is so pronounced.

[@pravinjay1675]

@@Theactualstoic literally every other scammer is a North Indian . I'm a North Indian myself. It's just the truth man.

[@PJ-qd8db]

You have changed the way people used to look at Indians, atleast for me. Now I see Indians as one of the coolest people on planet. Great work Sinbad.

[@ishaankumar3895]

He's really made me proud of being an Indian because of the way he represents Indians. ❤️

[@manmohanr7840]

Nobody cares. Thank you come again.

[@nithinpatil1803]

😑

[@matchbox1275]

@@manmohanr7840 Don't get angry bro.

[@PJ-qd8db]

@Artus very true

[@Stefanovic92]

Love the personal stories man, would love to hear more of those! As a Serbian and Dutch guy myself I recognize a lot of the stuff you mentioned in the video. In Holland, I am "the Serbian guy". In Serbia, I am the "Dutch guy". But as you say, we have the advantage of combining best of both worlds. Cheers mate!

[@CaptainSinbad]

Didn’t realize that man - cool you have a similar experience

[@adarshpandey8023]

Click link...money😄🙏

[@vivashvanbhushan3422]

Hey I'm Dutch too, hoe gaatie bro

[@Stefanovic92]

@@vivashvanbhushan3422 gaat goed man. Woon je ook in Nederland?

[@vivashvanbhushan3422]

@@Stefanovic92 yup. Ik ben van Alphen aan den Rijn. Dichtbij leiden

[@kodyjbosch1]

You have a Proud heritage Nikhil. 😊 Jagadish Chandra Bose (an inventor who built a machine to measure the growth of Plants - The "Crescograph"), Sri Chinmoy are huge inspirations to me. As is Tatas Steel. I am very excited to visit the observatory of Jaipur, The Grown Bridges of Cherrapunji , among so many other things in India one day! Tarsem Singh is one of my favorite filmmakers (starting with "The Cell" when I was 15) - along with Jean Pierre Jeunet, Terry Gilliam, Guillermo Del Toro, etc etc etc. It is awesome that you are such an inspiration and a Voice, a mentor for the Indian-American Community. The world is that much a better place that you've come to be comfortable in your "Outsider" status. :)

[@ajinkyaghadge3106]

we need more people like you Kody, namaste and cheers!

[@abhay8437]

" Nikki Pandy "

[@satwiksingh4647]

thats a legit indian girl name

[@indianflippingart9593]

@@life-zc1mb 😂😂

[@RNAbarton]

When I first saw your handsome face, I thought you were an already famous Bollywood actor ☺️

[@closednotebook]

Kato 50 rupya eska

[@Priyanshuyadav-cf4kp]

@@closednotebook 😂😂😂

[@DAMfoxygrampa]

I second this, you're one handsome dude

[@bandanasaikia6048]

bruh

[@arijit1809]

@@closednotebook 😂😂😂

[@gauravm.]

This makes me feel so proud to be Indian. Y'all, this dude's my brother from another mother.

[@kyf_]

I'm happy for you. We should be proud of ourselves!

[@Julian-xn9fv]

I honestly can't relate to bring indian or American. I am german. The video perfectly underline the cause why I subscribed to you. Content, small portion of humor and personal stories, thank you Nikhil 👍🏻 The second point is interesting: I record a video and try so hard so suppress my heavily German accent but I think now I will just talk freely. Thanks again

[@dnllmaurer1]

When you try to be like everybody else you're boring & nobody cares. If you feel comfortable with your own unique self, many people will be interested in what you have to say. They'll find something new to think about because you're enlightening their minds. Your insights may even change their perspective if you're sincere & engaging. They'll remember you if you're thought provoking, entertaining or inspiring & they'll be hungry to return for more. Captain Sinbad is a perfect example as he's constantly evolving & expanding, sharing his intriguing adventures from his unique perception. As his community we all gather here, eager to watch & listen to the brilliant content he & Thomas create for us. Be true to yourself & contribute value in a way only you can provide.

[@insaan1234]

@@dnllmaurer1 I will express myself on KZbin because of this comment, thanks Xahvia

[@Darkmatterkun]

@@dnllmaurer1 Thank You so much.

[@kb8121]

I feel you man. I’m Indian Canadian and I feel like I’ve gone through everything you mention in this video. The only difference I feel is that we have a sizeable Indian population here in Toronto, so I’ve never really felt much like a minority. But all the points still stand. Been watching for a year man and honestly you make some of the best content on this platform. Keep up the good work!

[@ppmenkster3937]

finally, someone speaks about Indian representation in the west thank you so much, Nikhil srsly there r so many influential Indians in us and they don't even care about how badly we are portrayed in the media

[@virambharvad8059]

Lily Singh🤢🤢

[@pdf-file]

@@virambharvad8059 Yeah 😔

[@anirudh177]

@@virambharvad8059 Thinking about her for too long can give you cancer.

[@keithhunt5328]

Blame Indian Parents who don't let their kids participate in Showbusiness.

[@AkashKunver]

Growing up the only Nepali-American kid in my town, I relate so fucking much. The tin foil, traditions, everything. I’m glad you’re making videos opening up about your personal life. Very entertaining and heart warming video!

[@lifezbeautiful24]

When Captain posts,the class needs to pay attention.

[@thegrayrider7022]

Don’t sweat it Cap, we’ve all had those, “Why are you so stupid?” moments

[@Pranav-un2ek]

As a British-Indian person who grew up in a mainly White-christian neighbourhood I never felt like I fit in either. When other kids used to ask where I'm from I always used to be very embarrassed. Or if I ever did show some sign that I was proud of my Indian heritage and displayed it in some manner, I could feel all eyes staring at me with either some form of annoyance or cringe. It's only when I moved schools to a mainly desi neighbourhood is when I saw other kids who had the same experiences as me and that could relate to me, I wasn't ashamed anymore to represent my culture or my heritage. This video really related to me and helped me, thank you.

[@anthonyzestley3980]

Indian people are the most attractive people in the world

[@_kokos_]

@@anthonyzestley3980 nah

[@arvind7522]

Thanks for making this video man. As an Indian-American growing up in the Deep South, I’ve felt this lack of belonging to a very high extreme. It’s nice to know that someone like me has not only felt this way but also used this feeling as way to empower themselves and show off their uniqueness. I feel like I’m always going through an identity crisis in some way or another, but maybe I shouldn’t limit who I am and accept all parts of me

[@RR-xm9iu]

For me, the identity crisis came in one long wave. Though I've always been immensely proud of my Indian heritage, I struggled growing up in England with bullying etc and when I went to India for the first time as a young adult, I thought all my identity issues would be solved. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way - though a part of me felt at home, I still felt different. I realised that I was my own hybrid, 'British-Indian'. Since then, I've been comfortable with myself, who I am and who I can most associate myself with - and ofc it helps that theres a large population of us here. Don't worry, you will find your way. 🙏🏽

[@reedhamkalariya6976]

@Arvind are you in Alabama? I live here and honestly it's a different feel than in north or midwest.

[@mjk2698]

@@reedhamkalariya6976 how different?

[@ibrahimahmed3469]

As a Bengali Brit I feel this 100%, really like where the channel is going keep it up!!

[@thegodofwar973]

Bangladeshi American here, I really felt the name part!

[@silistardemirovic5689]

That "people in your class don't look like you" really struck with me , as I am a Romani highschooler in Serbia. (Roma are of Indian descent)

[@RaikageSama]

Wow man. I will definitely research about Romani people

[@ArchanaKumari-ps4dz]

1000- 1200 CE forced labour exodus. Guys you won't believe how many celebrities of Romani roots are there, it's insane.

[@mrpk188]

@Daud Khan mmmmm dude go to any Football ⚽ match in Europe the crowd do way more then just Racist comments.

[@prajwalsharma5877]

Man I got to know about Romani people few months ago. I was fascinated to know about them.

[@k.c7655]

But balkan people and Romani people don’t look that different…. I’ve seen dark skinned Serbs too

[@GeneralGnn]

I love this. The jokes, the sincerity, even the transition to the sponsor. Culturally not belonging is painful but it also makes us unique.

[@kyf_]

Powerful comment mate. Everybody is unique and should be proud of themselves. There's only one of us in this world

[@itsflyin]

Thank you so much for making this video bro. I’m also Indian American and I’m teary eyed knowing that someone experiences the same feelings. I did assume people felt this way too, but it’s nice to hear someone talk about it!

[@alexyandfriends]

As a Pakistani the whole brown mom packing food for the journey, tin foil paratha thing is so relatable. Major Credit to the director for leaving that detail in. Plus the lawyer even mentions the different ethnicities in the country when asking him about his heritage and its so nice to see how accurate it was

[@DeerghKataria]

Saying the Name Right really got me. In my personal experience, none of my teachers said my name right. Until an Australian Lady in a Workshop said it right and I was like, "This ain't possible. You gotta say my name wrong." 😂😂😂

[@satwiksingh4647]

i can see

[@ajiththomas2465]

Bro, I feel your pain. Same here.

[@virambharvad8059]

Are you Gujarati bro?

[@DeerghKataria]

@@virambharvad8059 Nope!

[@virambharvad8059]

@@DeerghKataria Kataria Surname is normally Gujju surname hence I asked.

[@PracticalInspiration]

Can relate on your background, being British Indian myself. Thanks for sharing

[@adithyaarun2931]

“But sometimes you have to wonder, why are you so stupid?” -*sinbad 2021*

[@killconfirm226]

As an Indian American who’s very loosely connected to my culture at this point but learning to explore, learn about and be proud of it, thank you for this

[@nigirizushi533]

As an Indian in Japan, everything you said really struck home. In Japan, I am a foreigner (despite being born and raised here), but in India, I'm still considered an outsider. It truly is just a matter of trying to appreciate the best of both worlds. Loved the video :)

[@veryyrude]

were you bullied because you're indian?

[@TahaButt]

As a Pakistani who was born and raised in the UK I can say that me being different and not belonging to anyone in a room is my favourite thing about me. I ain’t basic. I ain’t normal. I am unique and different and I am myself. You dropped this king 👑 😏

[@tinaperez7393]

@@PracticalExperts : looking at it from a Pakistani perspective, it is a nice name! I like using other cultures to change my perspectives and ear for language. For instance, is the name Madhuri Dixit (pronounced dick $hit) an unfortunate sounding name to English speakers? ...or is it an exotic, beautiful name from a totally different non- western culture and the name of one of the world's most famous and amazing screen actresses ever? English is just one of the world's hundreds of spoken languages. And a very limited one at that. Sigh. 🤔☹️ Possibly of interest is that "Brent Butt" is also the name of the star, comedian and creator of a famous - and one of my favorites - Canadian comedy tv show "Corner Gas". I kind of respect him for not changing his name in a business notorious for changing even less problematic names. A side of my own family has the last name "Hoare". Means white like "hoarfrost" but no one hears that when it's spoken. It was legally changed to Frost so the kids wouldn't have to deal with what in older generations wasn't such a big deal.

[@ppmenkster3937]

@@tinaperez7393 i am an indian i totally agree

[@sussybaka3223]

Hamood

[@tromboner6061]

waah kya confidence h😂

[@TheKnowledgeGateway498]

That basically means you don't like when you see a fellow pakistani. Lot of south asians suffer from that illness. They hate seeing another south asian in the same room.

[@BornBurmese]

As someone who was born in Burma but grew up in the US. I can definitely relate

[@Anas_Esmael]

I kinda wish this guy never goes mainstream and lose himself because what you are giving to your current subscribers right now is GOLD Don’t change ! And thank you for sharing this experience Captain !

[@devender2548]

I never posted a comment on a video. But man! The content on your channel ! It has everything I am personally inclined towards. Stoicism, growth, comedy. Hatsoff to you. Wish you more fame in coming years.

[@jenniferg.9017]

As an Indian woman who grew up in Canada, I resonated so deeply with everything you said. I am so glad you can voice what I have been struggling to articulate for most of my life. My name is Jennifer, which confuses people because I am brown, but I also get having to explain my name, like I can't "own" my name. But I am happy to have you in this space talking about all this, you are killing it! I also may have a small crush on you now haha.

[@stefanexplores]

I just love the diversity of human culture. We're all fundamentally the same, yet still have these fascinating distinctions. All the best from Sweden, Nikhil!

[@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331]

"You can take the Indian out of India, but you can never take the India out of the Indian"

[@hannahm4078]

It's so true about names. My married last name is difficult for people to pronounce for some crazy reason. I'm used to it because my maiden name was difficult too, but my five year old daughter gets so frustrated by it. She corrected her preschool director twice on stage during a performance and is always asking why people don't get it right.

[@ahmedmirza8069]

I love Sufi music and Qawalis… its vibes are magical… hoping to share that with the world later at some point in my life… you’ve shown me a green light!

[@haaris8053]

The most relatable video I've ever seen, holy shit. I'm British Pakistani first generation, and for quite a long time I was hiding / neglecting my heritage. All of the points you brought up and things you learned are relevant to my life and makes me want to embrace my culture more than anything else. For me, the name thing hit home in a different way - People said it right but always spelt it wrong. Always. Even people in my family like cousins, aunts and uncles. And the tinfoil is oh so familiar, you made me want to watch that whole series just for that scene. Thank you Nikhil, this was an amazing video.

[@NiraSuarez]

Totally get you! I'm Spanish living since years in India ❤️

[@BabarKhanJaved]

Pakistani here, your honest videos are gems. I can't hold a business conversation in Urdu to save myself.

[@elaschannel942]

This is an INCREDIBLE VIDEO. As a fellow Indian-American who has reflected on this quite a bit, this was an incredibly fresh and interesting take on the topic. You KILLED this one Nikhil. Also my cousins live in Minneapolis so I’ve visited a lot, and seeing that temple again made me so senti

[@kodyjbosch1]

In Seattle , Washington outside the Headquarters for Adobe (of "Adobe Suite" renown ) there is a bronze statue of Sri Chinmoy with a bird in his hand adjacent to Lake Washington , The Space Needle, the Amazon Headquarters, but he is looking away from the lake and towards you, the humble passerby. There is a bench there along side the water. It is how I discovered Chinmoy and is now one of my favorite places to go and sit in the city when I am there - 🥰

[@YoureGorgeous]

Would be cool to see you directing and starring in an Indian movie filmed in Minnesota about your life (like an Indian 8-mile lol) which a lot of us can relate to your context 😎

[@kyf_]

I like your name. Every body should read that!

[@Varun-uv4li]

I read your name , i thought you just said me gorgeous than i look to mirror

[@fardeenali406]

I found two simps

[@trojanhorse2003]

Man you made me remember my school days when me and bunch of my friends used to sit together and open our lunch boxes and all our food used to be packed securely with tin foil, and the moment we opened the foil a strong aroma used to comes out. NOSTALGIC

[@carolineyalda625]

The 1st rule in the book How to win friend and influence people, hearing their name is like a drug to them.

[@chaitanyabuilds]

Yup I sniff everytime someone's says my name

[@fugg3d]

0:59 lmao that extra sound effect was hilarious

[@candicecan1634]

Wow, this was really, really good, Nikhil! So much I could relate to as a South African who moved to Germany at age 11 and happens to be a theatre girl too :) The name one is something I really wish people would understand. Maybe because I’ve lived through it, it just bothers me when people don’t even try to call people what their name actually is. I feel like it’s just a matter of respect - or lack thereof.

[@alexperoff-investingessent8367]

Damn, I really liked this video. Having somebody tell you that the reason your awkward is because you've never been comfortable in a group of people, because you stick out. Damn, I can relate. Growing up Jewish I was the only person in my temple with a brown skin complexion and I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. But I can relate to the feeling of isolation and need to stand out...to prove yourself and your worth in a way. I really enjoyed this video and would love to see more of these on your channel. Like-290.

[@MartinJaszczuk]

This hits home for me, my family came to the US when I was 3 as refugees from Eastern Europe. I had very similar feelings like I didn't belong anywhere growing up. This was a great video.

[@flaviobiancolli9569]

You're amazing man, such a natural and genuine person, you deserve all the succes

[@EmpressDivineFeminine]

Handome young man with equally handsome thoughts 👌

[@kyf_]

Your handsome too! Everyone is in fact. We are all unique

[@asthakumari9584]

@DIVYANSH JADLI yeah you're right 😂😂

[@YashSharma-zp8yu]

You are so beautiful!

[@SurajSandhu]

Captain Alone > Whole fricking Bollywood

[@chaitanyabuilds]

Damn that bollywood action sequence is tale of the legends. Damn good. 🔥

[@prasannabalakrishnan1188]

The insight you put forward in Lesson V of the video rings really true. As an immigrant, I personally struggled with that as well. It took me years to realize that my interpretation of my heritage, how it relates to the context where I live, and how I express it are my own. We don't need to think, say or do things in a certain way that enhances one culture or the other. As long as we are mindful, our experience is ours to have and share. The sum of our pieces is what makes our unique whole.

[@aniltoor3154]

One of my favourite videos so far. I’m a 4th gen in another country and I still don’t feel like part of the country. Thanks for shedding light on this, more videos like this please

[@mohitdhuppad3671]

Watched it with my parents who are not educated in English, they got the message by the video. Great work !

[@kyf_]

That's beatiful

[@svatisingh1]

This was awesome, I'm Indian Aussie, and related to so much of this. It was also great how you took on the criticism of that director but aren't being owned or defined by it - your vlogs are so casual and authentic, I've watched you a lot and not seen the qualities he was talking about. Keep being you ~ greatness is coming!

[@RisaBeesa]

Oh my goodness, the talent show clip! Man that’s so awesome that you shared that. I really do love that the acting coach in India helped you to learn something new about yourself. I hope someone else who is maybe first or second generation, and can relate, see your video! You’re doing greats things Nikhil. 💚🐝

[@kyf_]

💯💯

[@cscholar]

I'm Indian and Canadian and I felt everything in this video, though I have not come to terms with a lot of things (about being Indian) like it seems you have. More on this topic would be awesome!

[@shijinvarghese8453]

You are just amazing man. Your videos keep getting better. Where in India is your family from?

[@CaptainSinbad]

Kanpur!

[@RR-xm9iu]

Wow, that acting coach was brutal.....but I can completely relate to your experience. I went through an identity crisis pretty early on in secondary school - I felt different because I was made to feel different. I never felt truly British and when I finally visited India some years later, I felt that a part of me was home, but unfortunately that I still didn't belong. It occurred to me that I was neither, and that I was my own hybrid, 'British-Indian'. Still, I wear my Indian heritage like a proud crown and have so much love and loyalty to my motherland. I hope that one day I can return and do some good for my people back home. ❤️🇮🇳 Loved the video Nikhil, I feel proud when I see my people break barriers and excel.

[@wisdombro316]

I truly love u bro. its content creators like that you make us feel connected during this pandemic. Hope that our India will pass this situation.

[@rakshitambi3066]

Ya

[@Dreamsc8pe]

Great video as usual, Nikhil! Not sure if you've ever heard of Neil Pasricha. He's an Indian/Canadian author (he wrote this great book called the Happiness Equation that has a ton of great, approachable insight on gratitude and stoicism) and he hosts a podcast called 3 Books. Anyway he talks a whole lot about his indian/canadian upbringing and found it very similar to yours. I just thought i'd mention he's worth checking out! Also: As a Hungarian, I gotta say your pronounciation of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is 100% spot on.

[@thesimplelivingguide1076]

This is incredible and super relatable! As a British Indian, I did feel (less so now than when growing up) a bit torn with my identity, where I was neither truly British nor truly Indian having not grown up in India and not being as fluent speaking Hindi as English. I like what you've said about culture being about energy. Thinking about it in that way helps to overcome the hesitance with sharing ones culture and wondering how it will be judged. Love the content Nikhil! Can't wait to see you on the big screen alongside Ranveer and Vicki 😄

[@AashraiRavooru]

This is the exact experience I had, but interestingly within India itself. I am of South Indian descent but I grew up in Delhi (these days it's the reverse). My name, skin tone even the lunch my mom made would always stand out ever since I was a kid. In the '90s very negative stereotypes about south Indians were prominent in the north and I had to suffer a lot through that(this too weirdly is reverse these days). This affected me really negatively and I always tried really hard to fit in right through high school, college, and even in my jobs. Only very recently I stopped caring about it and it's like a massive weight lifted off my head.

[@nad1ax2]

Thanks for sharing my guy

[@brownpunk1794]

Im a white guy and my name is ben chord...every indian seems to find it funny...

[@thusspokezarathustra1847]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@aditi013]

Such an outstanding vdo. Really resonated with your experiences. While I live in India only, all my life I've lived in south India even though I'm from North India. I've had hard time to decide on my identity given I never did communicated with my culture well. Eventually, with time, I got to realize that I can exercise my culture in a way that resonates with me best. And when you said," ...we can choose to make our narrative" simply blew my mind. I've been following your works ever since last year. And I'm really motivated by your grit and hardwork. All the best and greatness to you and your team!

[@BasementMinions]

Growing up in Edina I just assumed Wayzata was a hole in the ground, cool to see you guys were having fun over there. On a more serious note, your ending comment regarding Thanksgiving and Christmas makes me view those childhood memories in a new light. Definitely going to lean into what I love about those cultural expressions more going forward. :)

[@SamvitAgarwal]

Dude it’s actually kinda crazy how much I relate to you. My family’s also from UP and I spent a few years in Minnesota when I was really young. Basically everything you said about framing your personality is exactly what I experienced - trying to counter stereotypes(despite being a CS geek), the clothes obsession etc. I’m just about to start college so it’s really cool to get your perspective on things.

[@arshgupta3948]

"Greatness is coming" this is not just a phrase this is infinite motivation

[@pdeshpande26]

Thanks for sharing your personal stories bro, they are so relatable! As a British Indian who was raised in the UK, I always felt like I was in the minority for embracing my own heritage. It's really refreshing to hear that you also did the same and weren't afraid to share it. I have fellow 1st/2nd gen British Indian friends who are surprised about the fact that I can speak fluent Marathi even though I was always raised in the UK. I wish it wasn't such a shock 😂 as you said, it's best we be proud of our heritage :) Quality stuff man and keep it up! 👏

[@harryjohnty2009]

As a shy albino weasel, I can relate to this. Growing up, I never really fit in, people used to be like "look at that weasel, get it out... and it's albino too, wtf" but after this post I realized we're all just furry bags of warm blood. Thanks cappy.

[@nimishakumar2290]

Thanks Nikhil for making this. As someone who’s struggled with their dual identities their whole life, Fijian-Indian-American/Canadian (I know it’s a lot lol), these are the videos I look forward to watching the most. Because all of this impacts how you show up to your channel and for someone who is going to start a channel soon, it’s so impactful to see you telling your story to your audience. 🙏🏾

[@nisargvaghela7311]

I'm an Indian living in India and still have a hard time letting people know how to say my name haha😀😄.

[@PRAT_the_BRAT]

Not after the last cyclone

[@ashishdhurve5462]

@@PRAT_the_BRAT chad

[@anirudh177]

@@PRAT_the_BRAT Gigachad

[@nisargvaghela7311]

@@PRAT_the_BRAT 😄

[@prakashtiwari8003]

@@PRAT_the_BRAT that's how Sigma roles 🤣🤣🤣

[@TouchAnimize]

This was articulated really well. Down to earth and not cliche. Keep up the good working Nikhil! Love the videos

[@gambit3950]

Born in USA. Parents from Pakistan. Never visited the country my whole life, kept myself away from the culture. Went to Pakistan for the first time 4 years ago at age 26, and loved it! Came back with a new sense of appreciation and healthy cultural identity. Became more of an asset to my American community

[@rairadio7119]

If you need to top up on that, catch up on some Coke Studio.

[@benmiller7450]

Such a beautiful video and sentiment. Have been a subscriber for a while now and enjoy watching you grow both in video quality and storytelling. Keep pushing Nick Hill. Keep pushing.

[@Dr_Analise]

To an Indian born and bred girl with a name like mine, I have felt out of place at every event I participated in from mispronunciation to questioning my religion and my social skills (being from Goa). fun video though !

[@CoreofShane]

I'm from Goa too, raised Catholic and have a typical western name. I was raised in the US tho. My entire life has been a whirlwind of feeling out of place. I feel like a lego block that has no perfect fit, but can be forced to fit somewhere. You're not alone lol.

[@AndresHidalgo]

Loved this one Cap. Im Colombian and love Indian culture. Live there for 2 years. I feel it like my second home and we share so much warmth ❤️ Love this video I sometimes feel super proud of my Latin American roots and sometimes just feel ashamed of the violence and corruption but it’s true... just reframe the narrative. Ps. The fact that you are Indian and you kinda know that american culture is not top notch makes you so relatable. In a emotional level I really connect a lot with you even more than Nathaniel Drew or Matt. Hehe all the love man!

[@ElliotPotts]

This video was really entertaining, it's great to hear personal & human stories! But the title doesn't do it justice, I almost didn't click on it!

[@rohaniruthayaraj510]

Honestly dude this might be my favorite video you’ve ever done. Being a first generation Indian who’s spent time growing up in both India and America I found a lot of myself in this video. I love these types of videos where you’re speaking even more personally about your unique experiences and I bet I’m not the only one. Cheers...Nikhil!

[@DefeatLust]

Damn, as a Canadian born Indian... this hits

[@chandrakalaaachar9633]

Thanks for the positivity and for embracing who you are

[@shockker2]

Fellow hungarian here, really loved how you pronounced Csíkszentmihályi's name, but there is an "i" at the end. Im pretty sure everyone says his name the way you did (my foreign teacher said his name similarly in classes), but if you added the "i" at the end just as you say it in Mihály, then it would be completely perfect!

[@atharvadikondawar4459]

Thank you so much Nikhil, this was needed, I am in India right now, And growing up in a Upper middle class, you grow up with two identities, Indian - your Surroundings Psuedo American - Tv shows, Movies, Hollywood, Pop culture So, there is a lot of identity crisis to young adults as to where they belong, and somewhere in there we want to get free from Indian culture, stereotypes and bad things associated with it by Americans, But you're Right We should share and Embrace out tradition, culture

[@ashutoshlal7908]

You are hitting 1 million subscribers this year else we riot.

[@johnelliott9556]

love you man, love the insight, recently i started embracing mine heritage since i went abroad for my uni exchange, genuinely proud where and how i was raised

[@Punjabispitta]

Unreal Expectations educationally, it gets tough with females at times, and not the best genes athletically, but as a 25 yr old Indian, it’s all about defying all those expectations. I’m in DPT school now chasing my dreams. Good body. And doing fine with females (much better than when I was overweight in undergrad 😂) much love brother. ✊🏽👊🏽

[@WastedBananas]

I swear to god all I want is to get some stars to break through in most major sports. There are guys who play in the NHL, MLB, European soccer, etc and some guys who are D1 Football and Basketball players but imagine what an Indian Lebron or Pakistani Ronaldo would do man.

[@neerajpillai461]

hello singh in USA

[@Punjabispitta]

@@WastedBananas we would need a 6’8” athletic threat for that to happen. Highly unlikely to happen though. Omri Caspi was the closest thing we had and he wasnt even Indian he was middle eastern lol

[@Punjabispitta]

@@neerajpillai461 hello 😁

[@roshn.i]

Man your content has always inspired me to start working on my own dream of content creation. But this video really hit home. I was born and brought up in the UK as a second gen immigrant but then shifted to India later on and I related to a lot of this

[@swodox]

As a 19 year old Nepali living in the UK since I was 10 I can relate a whole lot .

[@FlowerRising205]

Yes! Greatness is coming to us! I totally resonated with your experience and application. I am Hopi Indian and Black; never fit in 💯 anywhere but with your words. Thanks for sharing this.

[@abhishekpamulapati]

Writing my name is Nikhil in hindi was spot on. Many second generation people do not know how to write their spoken language at home, but you do. Nice effort

[@sujal439]

Didnt know this video would be so eye opening for me. Ive always been that kid trying to be the ‘counterexample’ to stereotypical indian people, wearing cool clothes or acting cool just to try to fit in. It’s become such a huge part of my identity that I don’t even know what I am anymore. I’ve been neglecting my culture for so long. I want to be someone that’s Indian and American, but I’ve just felt like an American for my whole life. Thanks man

[@TheScienceGuy10]

Growing up Indian and British, totally relatable.

[@rebeccasperring1747]

This was an amazing video! I grew up third generation Italian and love my heritage. My grandmother bottled her own tomatoes and to this day it’s the best thing I’ve eaten. Trust me, traditional Italian food tastes nothing like what is on the fasta pasta menu!

[@soorajsaikumar]

Nicky pandi 😂...my dude, you got the skills..you got the skills for being a good comedian

[@LeeAdrian777]

I can really relate with you having gone to theatre school and doing acting for film and commercials for a few years. I was always too worried about how I was appearing. Theatre and acting requires a well developed character and acting choices that are simple yet affective to start. Looking back I would have chosen a different path for my mind was in too many different spaces or pursuits. The arts requires a full commitment especially since the competition is overwhelming. And if you aren’t competing and at least having good auditions it can feel like it’s wearing you down more then it’s building you up and helping you grow.

[@MarieCrossbow]

I grew up with no family and no tradition. I used to feel sad over this, but I appreciate the "blank slate" it's given me. Sometimes "the grass is always greener".

[@aakhila5371]

Love your content, Man.

[@alchemyofbeing239]

I found your channel through my constant searches on productivity-and stoicism. It’s fun to see all of your Minneapolis shots. I am always thinking. “I know that place!” I just can’t get over how amazing your camera work has become; great lighting and angles and movement. ❤️