Kumail Nanjiani's Scandalous "Love Marriage" that Inspired 'The Big Sick'

[@nohramurad4330]

I was so pumped when the Big Sick came out because my boyfriend’s Pakistani, and I’m his family’s Emily. But I’m Assyrian and was raised like he was to only marry within my community, so he’s also MY family’s Emily. I have My Big Far Greek Wedding, and now my boyfriend has The Big Sick. Kumail and Emily, we love you!!

[@Michael.Miles1]

Much respect to all Muslims who follow tradition as well as those who seek a different path!

[@cusai100]

dudes brave for making such big move, as fellow Muslim i would know.

[@johnfake7375]

this is one thing that unites all south asians, worrying about marriage starting in your teen years

[@JordonTheo]

Love makes us do crazy things.

[@crystalwebster2005]

I’m Canadian and my husband is Palestinian and last time I saw his family in Jordan his female cousins asked about our love marriage because they didn’t know anyone who had one

[@kdawson8981]

I’m not Muslim or a Man but I am a Mom. Love from a parent is universal and understood from every parental perspective on Earth. Your Mom put aside everything she’s dreamt about since the day you were born to accept who you chose. Your Mom loves your more than herself. What a great woman!

[@JordonTheo]

The whole story is so sweet. Something about coming to America and begrudgingly accepting the customs for the sake of your loved ones is really inspiring. My mom is an immigrant, as well...and she kept some things and left others behind. I think first generation Americans have an extremely interesting perspective on America and a lot of them have a deep appreciation for the country and all it has given to them.

[@9shazad]

Don’t care what people say I love kumail !!!! He’s such a great person and an awesome actor so much hate for this guy grow up guys

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

Eyyyy, my parents had a love marriage too! "Lub" marriage, as the aunties called it

[@mahmoudzhiri9448]

Arranged marriage does not apply to all muslim families, only in certain countries

[@cockyrooster361]

its not just traditional muslims its pretty much like that in all of asia and africa

[@bySterling]

Ok now I’m finally gonna see this movie 🍿

[@JanuarysGinger]

Please do! Probably the best romcom of the last 5 years in my opinion, without a lot of the typical rom

[@pitredish76]

Loved it

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Wow

[@DaNormalMan]

he looks normal here

[@heyitsDevriss]

As opposed to what

[@jimbobaggins27]

@@heyitsDevriss Roided out Kumail

[@norasmith2474]

This is an older interview.

[@damnitsmelol]

Arranged marriage is a curse.

[@hilaryc3203]

I know a couple who had an arranged marriage; they are Punjabi. They hated each other for the first two years and then they decided it was make or break, so they started to "date", and now they adore each other. On the flip side - arrange marriages can lead to a lot of abuse. I wouldn't want to take that chance.

[@eamonndeane587]

@@hilaryc3203 Case in Point: Henry VIII and Katherine Howard.

[@hilaryc3203]

@@eamonndeane587 What has that to do with anything I said? LOL I simply stated I know a couple who did wind up with a successful marriage. So to put your mind at rest, I also know couples who had an arranged marriage which turned violent and the wives had to escape. Happy?

[@tmp1111]

He’s with a white girl snd has bulked up quite a bit (Not that they are related)

[@jameson6930]

Call your mom and tell her you're getting a divorce, Kumal.

[@JudyCZ]

*you're (Sorry...can't help myself...)

[@jameson6930]

@@JudyCZ there

[@JudyCZ]

@@jameson6930 Wow, this never happened to me. :) Good for you.

[@jameson6930]

@@JudyCZ🙂