Sheriff Hassan's Powerful Words on Being A Muslim Police Officer | Midnight Mass

"They still look at me like I'm Osama Bin-F**king-Laden". Sheriff Hassan (Rahul Kohli) delivers a powerful monologue on how his life changed after the 9/11 attacks, in this eye-opening scene from Midnight Mass.
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Sheriff Hassan's Powerful Words on Being A Muslim Police Officer | Midnight Mass
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[@Valentaein]

One of the best scenes of the show, and it’s just him talking. Amazing performance.

[@lunacraftcrochet]

He is also my favorite!!!!

[@krispwnsu]

Really weird to hear him speak in an American accent as someone who only knows him from funhaus.

[@jeffs4904]

I gotta say most of the best scenes in the series are monologs

[@h.l.malazan5782]

I wish the main subject he used for his argument is about racism not religious persecution. His skin color alone set those people off. That is the real underlying issue. Both the Conservatives and Liberals either choose fake incrementalism or ignore the root causes, and, behind all that obfuscating, their true position align with the fake free market.

[@francisdiaz5213]

@@krispwnsu True. I only knew him from iZombie. He's a good actor. He kinda also plays the same role in Clickbait, a Muslim detective instead of sheriff.

[@nothajzl]

As a muslim, i was so surprised how well a muslim character was done in this show. I don’t think i ever saw something like it anywhere else. Kudos to the show makers, really. And the ending, man, that was good.

[@Tusk_Tact]

IDK, I haven't ever watched this show but the narrative that an American Muslim looks like this is part of the issue. Last I checked the largest part of the American ummah was African Americans/Africans yet this character is exactly what every one perceives as the default American Muslim. This notion became sinister after 9/11 but I think it would have played out differently if the perception was a truer one.

[@nothajzl]

@@Tusk_Tact if they made him black, that would’ve been a whole different conversation (probably about racism). So they made him to look ambiguous enough, like pakistani or smt. I mean, i’m not from the US, so i can’t judge. But as a whole, this was a much better muslim character than i’ve seen before.

[@shaheenshad5012]

actually more than half of american muslims in the us are of middle eastern and south asian descent and black muslims barely make up 20 percentage, african americans being even less about 12%. Also a huge chunk of african american muslim population adhere to nation of islam whose leader rejects the entire 1 billion muslims as false dissidents. @@Tusk_Tact

[@tommckellen342]

Islam is Satanic. So is Western religion though as Abrahamic cults (Allah and Yaweh worship) are demonic

[@ashutoshsharmash]

Not a Muslim, but living in New York as a Brown guy and having a beard, you get to face and hear all kinds of unsavory things.

[@excalibur6159]

Back home do share your experiences and educate your pals to be kind to minorities...

[@ashutoshsharmash]

@@excalibur6159 Ummm... I'm American, so what you getting at? By "my pals", do you assume all Brown people to be the same?

[@ashutoshsharmash]

@@excalibur6159 But you know what? Let me educate you on 'my pals', since you clearly happen to be uneducated on the topic. Even though I'm American, I grew up in an Indian and Hindu background. Right around the corner from where I grew up, there's a gurdwara, a holy site for Sikhs. They run a langar or a common dining hall for anyone and everyone, calling the food they serve as "Prashad" or holy bread, because its considered sacred and in the service of God, to serve your community. What race/religion/demonination/social creed/tax bracket are you, is not a question that gets asked there. About 10 miles from where I grew up, is the ISKON, or a Hare Krishna temple, and they do the same thing, no strings attached, because serving your community is one's holy duty. My Dad always taught me shlokas or hymns, main amongst which, was one central to Hindu scripture, "Ekam Sat Vipraha Bahutavadhamti." Which in Sanskrit means, "The Truth is One, But the paths to it are Many." That's my culture, those are "my pals". And yeah, I'm proud to be a part of a 10,000 year old culture and tradition of acceptance and humility. Sure, there are bad people in this world, people who hate, people who will make you question your moral principles every single day, people like you, who are no different than those who commit bigotry, anywhere in the world. I used to be pissed about it, but now I accept it for what it is, ignorance, that breeds fear, that then breeds violence. I also realize, that by seeing your true self, I don't feel anger, rather pity, that your very ignorance makes you a tool for someone else to use you, someone with an agenda, and bring you and others, grief. Because your fear and hatred can always be manufactured.

[@m.davidmccormick7062]

​@@ashutoshsharmash Thank you for your words. In any multicultural society, misunderstandings happen and the stories must be told. I have spent almost fifteen years as an outsider in ethno-nationalist countries/societies and am grateful for my American citizenship - and know how hard to is to make a way in different cultural streams. Appreciate your words here - never stop speaking your experiences!

[@rjakbar]

Ya man. Being a Muslim isn't easy and hasn't been for decades.

[@wolmark-ym9pw]

As a america muslim, I have seen my father's treatment by the department for being muslim. I got tears in my eyes. This shit hit hard man.

[@pja6476]

As a Christian I have seen my orthodox brothers get massacred by Muslims in the middle east. That shit hit me hard man.

[@jeongbun2386]

@@pja6476troll ❤

[@MeMy-yo7yj]

As an atheist.. I have seen how muslims treat non muslims in any of the islamic nations.

[@sultansaywell4038]

@@MeMy-yo7yjwell.. you can join Stalin anytime.

[@sultansaywell4038]

@@pja6476well… hitler was christian

[@iancuspinera1160]

Hopefully a lot of people will take this scene seriously, and not just as a “well acted dialogue”. I’ve met several people that feels this way living in America, misjudged and feared just because they are true to his muslim believes.

[@bpcgos]

Not just in America, but in muslim majority country some people also being exiled in coomunity due to they want to be true as muslim.

[@speedking7224]

@@bpcgos Yes that used to happen in turkey back in the day.

[@abdullahawan781]

Then if we don't accept islamophobia isn't real then we are still callous. My aunt sons were studying in US pre 9/11 Attacks and they were expelled from the universities. Their career was ruined and fear became reality.Muslims suffered alot of post attacks.

[@khannahhaasan9582]

Why they were expelled? What did they do?

[@Gilamath.]

@@khannahhaasan9582 they probably didn’t get their student visas renewed. There was a lot of this at the time, where all of a sudden Muslim students were running into visa problems in the early 2000s. Can’t study in the US without citizenship, a green card, or a visa, so a lot of people were forced to abandon their universities partway through their degrees

[@RaptorRocka]

While Bev was screaming and trying to hide, Hassan died in prayer and at peace. Even in the end, he kept his dignity.

[@charlesa3505]

And he was on the verge of dying. And he prayed with his son, it was such a heartwarming scene

[@najhoant]

I remember Kohli from iZombie. Glad to see he’s getting more dramatic roles now too

[@shannond7437]

Love him in Haunting of Bly Manor! 💞

[@limetreess]

His American accent is crazy good!

[@kylecocciante4362]

Same here. Summer from Power Rangers RPM (Rose McIver) was also in it.

[@eduardochavacano]

They will make a Remake of Friends and he will play Chandler. While Aquafina from Crazy Rich Asians will play Phoebe.

[@salty3723]

I know him from Funhaus 😭

[@isabelpeirce4803]

I also loved his monologue at the school during the parent night. It’s so rare that I feel like shows with Muslim characters actually try to understand Islam. This show does. edit: I had my fun reading and replying to this chain. Overall it is a civil conversation, however, there are a few people who think that they're opinions give them the right to disrespect others. In a chain about religion, whose true purpose is to help us know God and love His creation, it is sad to see so much disunity. Please reply with only kind words thank you:)

[@HadirUntukAnda]

Yeah not like thos kumail ninjani character writes

[@danyshahmad]

Right:)

[@khannahhaasan9582]

What’s there to understand? You mean like what drove them to torture people into embracing Islam in the past? Declaring war on those who refuse? Absolute refusal to apologise for their wrongs?

[@isabelpeirce4803]

@@khannahhaasan9582 Ah yes all of Islam is a terrorist group. You can replace Islam with any religion just as easily. What's there to understand? You mean like what drove Christians to torture people into embracing Christianity in the past. Declaring wars on those who refuse? Absolute refusal to apologize for their like wrongs? The KKK, slavery, QAnon, I could go on and site more. The point is you can't use the terrorist group as the religious representative.

[@hassanalkhalaf1115]

@@tifany2685 love how this is the new okay boomer

[@maestroclassico5801]

He was pretty good in Haunting of Bly Manor....Mike Flanagan knows how to reuse his actors effectively....much like Tarantino.

[@rlmascarinas6038]

Yeah! I agree. First sec, I forgot he was the chef in HOBM. Good acting! It’s like a chameleon.

[@maestroclassico5801]

@@rlmascarinas6038 He rotates them around...but I think he uses his wife, Kate Siegel in everything...her and Henry Thomas (my money says Mike was a fan of ET as a kid! lol)

[@BiLLz66614]

Dude for Sure. Loved him already from funhaus videos . But after watching Bly manor his character about broke me with the Hannah stuff. And this show is just brilliant

[@lovely1641]

I keep forgetting this man was the chef. I remembered his character when I first saw him in Midnight Mass but from there he just became the town's police chief with a good heart...he's actually good hearted in both characters really

[@maestroclassico5801]

@@lovely1641 He IS! HE'S likeable in both roles but just very different. Mike reuses a lot of his actors.....because they're damn good actors! 😃

[@markdaza8425]

Such a powerful monologue by the Sheriff. I don’t mean to sound ignorant, but every time I see the sheriff, he reminds me a lot of Jon Krasinski, especially with that beard. Gotta admit but.. Such a good looking man!

[@lyrasunshard3769]

Yeah I also get that vibe

[@9f81rsd00]

Great, now I’m looking at him like he could be John Krasinski’s long lost twin.

[@grantlee4331]

I wasn't the only one! It was the eyebrows, for me.

[@TheCrazedEB]

its his features for sure, also his delivery is very punctual that i think Both Kohli and Krasinski just can nail at a drop of a hat.

[@terence822]

First, Asian Jim and now South Asian Jim

[@nadaolayan2541]

As a Muslim I liked his speech at the meeting of the school, his words were more profound

[@jeankristen.thestallion.5489]

I am Hindu but yes I also love this seen! And it's true religion discrimination is very dangerous for every country! All bad deeds or good deeds are done by human but we always blame whole community for it! This scene was phenomenal!

[@mariakhan7986]

Yes! So many don't know that Muslims believe in Jesus.

[@UmarMunir94]

He's talking about the school parent meeting scene, not this scene. But this scene is also good. @@jeankristen.thestallion.5489

[@jerseyjackrabbit2829]

i felt for him during this. worst is it feels way to real to be just something put on script. like they had called onto somebody who actually lived thru this and with great honor told his story on the show. i teared up in the end when he willingly accepted his fate with his son and the one persecuting him just did her worst trying to run from what was gonna happen.

[@Shamuto7]

True, he is already certain that he's going where his son is. He never force him with his belief and in the end he returned with his own resolve. The last scene of them is one of the best moment of this show.

[@uninterruptedrhythm4104]

Rahul (Sherif Hassan's actor) is actually not Muslim. He's atheist and British-born but he has for sure felt this kind of outsider-ness as he has said in podcasts. It wasn't hard for him to translate that feeling to this acting scene.

[@lsamoa]

@@uninterruptedrhythm4104 Indeed, and his parents are Hindu so he doesn't have a Muslim background. But he researched the character really well and did it right. Top notch performance.

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

♥️ God bless you

[@Yasminm99]

Finally, a Netflix show that’s not portraying Muslims in a bad way! His performance was amazing 💖

[@medalgear654]

They’ve been doing that for almost a decade now. This I sn’t anything new.

[@karimeldeib17]

@@medalgear654 no they used to portraying them very bad but the last 2 years were good

[@StormyKid27]

C clickbait

[@MetalCharlo]

It's Mike Flanagan. He always does diversity and inclusion right. It's never forced and it always fit the narrative.

[@medalgear654]

@@karimeldeib17 some yes but they've had a pretty good portrayal for years now I can't recall the last time I've seen Muslims being portrayed in an antagonistic way. U mind giving me a huge list of flicks where Muslims have been portrayed very bad?

[@ahmedshahab4105]

As a muslim in America I was moved to tears. I live a similar ordeal everyday.

[@jv3198]

That's good because you guys treat non Muslims like shit in your countries but expect equality in non Muslim countries.

[@1curlynurse723]

J v31 I would tell you to get educated, you don’t know what you are talking about. You can say that about anyone. you won’t though, because you don’t care about facts. You hate Muslims, no amount of knowledge and education will change your hatred. You are Bev.

[@metoziii]

@UCXko7fokommp9J4gK158R8g way to generalise, dumbass.

[@1curlynurse723]

Travis H you do realize religion has nothing to do with race, ethnicity, or nationality.

[@joedirt6073]

Really 72 12 year olds?

[@julia7810]

He kinda looks like John Krasinski with his beard and expressions lmao

[@DakotaBashir]

Right the ressemblance is truely uncanny.

[@khaliqque603]

John Krasinski twin brother.

[@8214733939]

true. John's clone

[@sourabhkarmakar8040]

Holy shit I thought I was the only one 🤣

[@biscuithammer2000]

thought he was doing black face in the thumbnail

[@adamdavis3445]

When bev starts calling him terrorist in the end I was getting so fucking pissed. So sad about the ending for is family.

[@MiceAl487]

Spoilers

[@cairodavies4862]

@@MiceAl487 don't read comments if you don't want spoilers, common sense

[@ehesvadkutya]

yo I'm sorry but that was hilarious it cracked me up every time she called him a terrorist

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

*I don't like that line too! Calling Sheriff Hassan as a terrorist because he is a Muslim is an attack and mockery again to the Muslim minorities out there. She is a good actress though.*

[@chuckn4851]

Really? It felt super hamfisted to me

[@mauricebeyjr611]

Hello I'm Reese,I feel this so much, I'm Muslim, I've serving in the US Army for the past 2 years since I was 19. I know the feeling of not having your coworkers trust, for them to refuse to go to the range with you because you're Muslim. It's hard serving a country that's distrustful of you. I know that once I take off this uniform for good in 3 more months. Those "thank you for your service" and "We support you" comments will dissipate. It's a fucked up reality, and it's one I've unfortunately had to experience.

[@hassanalkhalaf1115]

Not trying to disrespect you but how can you be a muslim while serving the US army? Don't you know what they do in Islamic countries?

[@mauricebeyjr611]

@@hassanalkhalaf1115 I'm very much aware. You gotta understand, I did to get out of poverty. N I've never been to Middle East. Most of my time in was in Camp Humphreys South Korea.

[@zhorapata9733]

@A1 Reese, Hey bro. Sorry to hear about your experience. Can I have your email or any contact info? Actually I needed to know about few issue,if you were OK.

[@Dreamwarrior0802]

I’m so sorry. Im not a Muslim, I’m a Catholic, and I feel in my heart the same thing our Holy Father Pope Francis feels. You will always be a brother to me, because the Kingdom of God is just not complete without the entire tree of Abraham under God’s roof. Thank you for your service. God bless ❤️🙏🏼😢

[@mauricebeyjr611]

@@Dreamwarrior0802 thank you ma'am, I appreciate the kind words.

[@W49368A]

This is crazy, honestly Rahul is such a good actor. Great American accent as well.

[@orboobleck5366]

It is so weird thinking that this the same guy from iZombie. Completely different voice and mannerisms.

[@ssn-5898]

I was freaked out a bit when I saw he was British. He’s like the second one after Hugh Laurrie to do the accent well…!

[@crazyjack000]

@@ssn-5898 Don't forget Riz Ahmad.

[@mariakhan7986]

@@orboobleck5366 ikr I've only seen those two performances from him, he's a great actor.

[@mandem32]

I’ve lived in Queens all my life as a Muslim, I know all my neighbours very well however when something happens which leads to criminal investigation usually involving bearded men , nobody hesitates to point the finger at me despite the fact I’ve been a back bone to the community, raised money for funerals but because I’m Muslim they hate me. I take it as a Test from God and understand that going to heaven isn’t gonna be easy, so if God wants to test the sincerity of my faith in order for me to have everlasting comfort in Heaven so be it!

[@TheOneManWhoBeatYou]

Wahh I'm a victim wahhh!

[@user-cs6nh9cc5t]

@@TheOneManWhoBeatYou is it difficult to comprehend that people are targeted for their religion and cultural backgrounds?

[@YRS24]

​@@TheOneManWhoBeatYouyeah he literally is a victim.

[@hamadalkhalifa2323]

May Allah give you strength.

[@ILikeWhatILike69]

People are garbage in general, no need to involve any gods.

[@kioumim]

The crazy thing is this actually really happens to many muslims who work in that field. In France, you will be finding high positionned muslim policemen/ investigators who work to fight terrorism get suspected and lose their position and become an outcast. I can give you an example of someone who was suspected: Noam Anouar, whose job was to literally fight terrorism and yet!

[@spenser9908]

Blame the radical Muslims who give your religion a bad name then. Whining at people who are concerned about the ideology doesn’t help. Fight the route cause. Islam is fucked.

[@karlat4507]

He’s British but his accent is on point!

[@84techro32]

His acting was on point but his accent wasn't really there in my opinion. I've only seen this actor in Bly Manor and he did a stellar job in that and this clip was great too. What show is this?

[@fabulousprofound]

@@84techro32 Midnight Mass (more info in the title description)

[@84techro32]

@@fabulousprofound thanks.

[@PL876]

Holy shit I couldn't even tell. Lol

[@SimBol1216]

I thought his accent was pretty bad, actually, but it's his first American role (that I know of) and I expect it'll improve with time. His acting overall was very strong, though.

[@Ashamedofmyself]

It is really, really weird how his american accent sounds like a totally different person.

[@PartyDownMan3000]

Occasionally you can here him slip back into his actual accent.

[@reezalrosli3104]

i didnt even know he was British!!

[@grahamstoner]

For us, Brits, it's easy to pull off an American accent. We've heard it all our lives in movies.

[@reezalrosli3104]

@@grahamstoner and sounds god awful when americans try to do brits

[@scherzer6428]

@@reezalrosli3104 lol

[@barryvercueil2346]

The mystery drew me into this show. But I stayed for the INCREDIBLE character interactions.

[@zolarenard2246]

This show contain some strong scenes that I did not expect to find in a horror TV Show. The lessons these characters taught us were powerful and special and I loved them for it

[@parkerriggs3861]

You should watch Mike Flannagans other works then. Haunting of Hill House and Haubting of bly manor ste incredibly powerful stories.

[@zolarenard2246]

@@parkerriggs3861 I did watch them. Both of them were good, but still Midnight Mass is a masterpiece 😁

[@junaidtufail8479]

A big thanks to the writer for not stereotyping and portraying us terrorists as Hollywood usually do 😇. Btw it's one of the best series I watched lately highly recommended

[@fadli_1577]

The actor are actually Hindu

[@rw3745]

It’s not even the bare minimum. Stop lowering yourself to this pitiful level and raise your head high.

[@junaidtufail8479]

@@rw3745 excuse me? Who tf are you to tell me??? Don't you have anything else to do instead of lowering your as** over here and dumping all your sh*t . Seriously man get a fu*king Life!!

[@charalanahzard]

I heard the inspiration for the improv in this scene was Heath Ledger's Joker that's according to the actor on a livestream from May 11th 2023 wow isnt that crazy

[@JohnGudmann]

this happened to my buddy eric

[@PaganReacts]

Wow! That’s amazing! Pity he’s only a 2

[@xenon_gas]

Wow. So insightful. Spoken like a true method actor from his place upon the floor.

[@Agent_Dark]

damm that is interesting

[@Salva22]

Pity about the dead eyes

[@radkovicbe]

This man put into words what i want to scream on the streets everyday. But nobody is listening. But nobody cares.

[@Fredrikbb]

Damn right. I wouldn't listen.

[@davis0730]

Ben I feel for you and I'm deeply sorry that happens to you and I empathize with you

[@RexMckinnis]

I remember as a kid when people were making fun of my neighbors who were Muslim. I use to be one of those dick heads until it felt wrong. I apologized to them and had a long talk. People are ignorant af. We have to learn from our mistakes. Everyone’s human.

[@antonellamR2D2]

💙

[@ReverieNightengale]

​@@RexMckinnis I'm genuinely glad you were able to come to realize the error of your behavior. Out of curiosity, did something happen to make you see that it was wrong, or did it just feel that way one day?

[@LeviAckerman-iv9eq]

This series doesnt showed you who have the righteous religion, it just showed you the people who have faith and live by the true teaching of that faith does not afraid to die.

[@arianagrandaremix8858]

that's not a thing to be amazed about faith is blind beleif duh it will lead u to do terrible things under the cloque of rightousness that's why it's so dangerous ur not afraid to die or blow ur self up if ur in it deep enough

[@Kopie0830]

there is no right religion but islam is just the worst when it claims to be the only true religion, everyone needs to be warred upon and submit to it. Such a fascist bigoted cult.

[@Tyson4U]

@@Kopie0830 great argument put by you. ISLAM itself encourages the respect towards other religions while you here are giving the perfect example of what your religion teaches you.

[@amrfwws4461]

@@Kopie0830 Do you even know what Islam means? The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God.”, I don't need to explain more about it, as you already see it blindly as a cult, I will just say that you looks very ignorant for making such claim without knowing the meaning of it! And I think you just don't care or believe about you're an ingorant person because you the one who's self-righteous. People with no respect like you can't hurt us! lol, you're hurting yourself, hurting your own soul! One day you will feel it even if you're an ignorant, self-rightous person who possibly think that you and your soul is always safe and fine. And you really wanna talk about "forced conversion", seriously? "everyone needs to be warred upon and submit to it", look into the real history, flat-earther! Stop commenting nonsense! And I think you should open your eyes and your heart more if you don't want to open your mind anymore, but it's not too late to open your mind too so that you'll be able to gain some real knowladge not just a propaganda. Then after that I challenged you to think again which religion is more like a "cult", and which one is doing a forced conversion, lol, ridiculous! To be a real Muslim itself you cannot be forced, you must commit to it, must be from your heart! You think this religion will ever accepting a people that still think they're equal to God? If you think so you're the real fool or just too lazy to do that little research, or maybe my guess was right that you're a self-rightous person so you won't even bother about researching something real that is so easy to understand, rather then a propaganda that's actually confuse you!

[@Affluent-Ghetto-Blackman]

@@Kopie0830 You literally just described Christianity in its entirety. Talk about self awareness.

[@younggooni14]

The sheriff’s speech in the school is the one that hit me. This one here was just the twist of the knife

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

He is the best character in the whole show. I adore this show. I finished it in 2-3 days.

[@brybry8955]

So fuckin sad how he ended up. Especially when his dumb son did what he did!

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

@@brybry8955 I know right?! It pissed me off when the son wouldn’t listen to him at the church. All Hassan did was look out for Ali yet Ali favored that bitch Beverly.

[@levibruh1139]

i finished in 8 hours

[@yunus1973]

Rookie numbers ;D but yea I agree :))

[@JD-jz5gu]

@@imagineaworldlikethat4081 they probably would have gotten murdered if Ali didn’t go tho. It’s a terrible fate either way

[@almamunansar1341]

His saying prayers in his last moment with his son would forever be etched in my memory. Real powerful staff

[@friendlyhobo6483]

"If you could do it with one starwars alien. Who would it be?" - Rahul 2019

[@RakibMfilms]

Very powerful, Rahul Kohli smashed it

[@tringuyen7519]

It’s amazing that the actor changed his voice for this show. He had a heavy British accent in iZombie.

[@youngwang97]

It's even more impressive considering he has a heavy British accent in real life

[@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995]

I feel so bad for this character. He is amazing and great and nobody should be judged cause of their religion or their ethnics.

[@R_Caine]

Sadly, and despite the existence of the internet, there is still plenty of ignorance to go around. I'm beginning to think it's become willful ignorance too. Either that or people are manipulated into it by many things going on around us.

[@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995]

It's all of thee above because humanity despite it's progress and kindness still has it's faults but we need to work on them to improve ourselves and how we treat others as a whole.@@R_Caine

[@powerbar1981]

Best dialogue ever. Never misjudged Muslim people. There is no reason to treat them like Osama f**king Bin Laden.

[@jujubean8870]

Is it just me, or does he look exactly like an Indian John Krasinski?

[@mhali2eld]

i was thinking this as well

[@wanamir6870]

thats what i was thinking when i saw the thumbnail

[@slantedframes2334]

Does that make John Krasinski a white Rahul

[@echolot]

he also acts almost exactly like him in this scene.

[@osshwss6340]

You're not alone, his american accent is amazing

[@busygal777]

As a native born American, I was SO surprised to find out he’s actually English. Nailed our accent

[@UgetMe09]

You can hear the English accent come through quite clearly to be honest.

[@amfarrell42]

@@UgetMe09 as a native born American who moved to London…I cannot.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

I can only hear it when he said "queens" but I just have a sharp ear for accents from traveling

[@junaidtufail8479]

Booo!

[@user-rd3cb6vm5n]

"mosques" "cafes"

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Sheriff Hassan is the whole package. ❤️

[@adamazri928]

@Sanctus Paulus couldnt tell if that was a joke or a sarcasm. Neither are funny though.

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

Splendid, Rahul, splendid. Big iZombie fan here. This monologue is up there with Jonathan Banks’ “No More Half-Measures”.

[@thedigitalstory8106]

He really got the most of whatever cop brain he ate

[@blossomiyogun9942]

😔

[@Partyboy22]

Damn, he does a very convincing American accent

[@MT-ck5hy]

This guy is the best character on this blood sicken Angel show

[@BiLLz66614]

Dude .. this is crazy. I’m so used to seeing this man having fun and clowning with his accent on gameplay videos. He’s a super good actor! I am checking this out! 🤙🏻🙏🏻

[@frozengamer3030]

What's his KZbin channel

[@BiLLz66614]

@@frozengamer3030 he just does stuff with funhaus. He may have a twitch. Not sure. But usually he pops up with funhaus guys... he also has a podcast with Alanah Pearce and a couple of guys from funhaus as well.

[@BalletBullet1]

He was also in IZOMBIE.

[@fennydantom]

As a muslim guy, I gotta say Rahul nailed the character. Such a fantastic actor. It feels nice to see a brown muslim guy like me being portrayed as a normal person rather than a caricature or a walking stereotype. And the scene where he explains the Islamic view of Jesus is spot on. I understand that a lot of American Christian's dont understand that Muslims believe in Jesus. The reality is that Islam, Judaism and Christianity is connected in more ways than most people realize. Most people don't understand the concept of Abrahamic faiths and that leads to a lot of misunderstandings and fighting which is really sad. Jews, Christians & Muslims have more similarities than differences.

[@ballyod]

Of course. Your 'prophet' couldn't read, but he had ears. He listened. And chopped and changed his 'message' to appeal to as many as possible. Hence the similarities.

[@nothajzl]

Bro, i advise you to look into what the judaism actually teaches. It couldn’t be further from islam and christianity. ‏السلام عليكم

[@ballyod]

@@nothajzl What a load of rubbish. The Jews and Protestants sing from, virtually, the same hymn sheet. Hence the reason for the United State's affinity with Israel. I'm more the free thinker type. Thus no fan of judaism or, definitely, Islam. Religion of peace, right?

[@nothajzl]

@@ballyod not reading a single word of your vomit. Keep crying.

[@azizsafudin]

@@ballyodyes it is. Read the Qur’an.

[@JohnnyROCK65]

Not that I had any doubt in his prowess, but I had never seen Rahul acting before. The dudes a fuckin monster and especially after being in a hit Netflix show I really hope he starts showing up in more stuff

[@RamChop451]

Could you imagine a cop, even just someone in general this attractive talking directly at you for 5 minutes straight

[@abhishekbaburaj1105]

Oh god...the shallowness...!!

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

The monologues in this show are absolutely incredible. Amazing performances by the actors, but the ✨writers✨...

[@Ahmad_9134]

Rahul Kohli is the damn best! This scene came out of NOWHERE! What an A class actor man!

[@AndroidPLUR]

Wish we got more of Sheriff. Rahul Kohli is one hell of an actor! Hope to see him in a lot more stuff!

[@faresmhaya]

An awesome performance by Rahul. As a Muslim, he has my stamp of approval. The monologue itself is very well-written, but I have to say it feels a little bit forced in light of the story's circumstances at that point. If they were having a heartfelt one to one like Riley and Erin, it would've made more sense. But given the urgency and serious nature of the situation, he could've made his point with far fewer words.

[@nazgullord3198]

I agree. Put in another moment in the story this would have been nice. But him having this monologue in the midst of such urgency and danger felt really uncalled for and out of place.

[@skipr5811]

As another Muslim, I'm on the fence about how much I like Hassan. Rahul is awesome, of course, but I think his arc has a little too much real-world political commentary which I don't think meshes well with the rest of the story which is covered in symbolism. Great actor, great character, great dialogue. Just not sure that this is the right show to deliver all that.

[@faresmhaya]

@@skipr5811 Yeah, I'm personally not all on board for representation and political commentary when it's not an essential part of the moral of the story. So if you don't knock it out of the park, just don't do it at all. I resect the effort though.

[@skipr5811]

@@faresmhaya Oh no, in this case, it actually is essential to the moral of the story. It's a story about religion in America and having a Muslim there is genuinely compelling. I loved when he talked about his view on God and miracles. I just wish they focused more on the spiritual aspects of his identity instead of the political/racial aspects. Or at least I wish they didn't do that through 5 minutes of tragic backstory.

[@faresmhaya]

@@skipr5811 I should've been more specific. For me, the story isn't about the struggle of minorities in a given community, but how different beliefs can bring both the good and the bad to the table. That's why it felt out of place for me.

[@Neurodivergent-j1f]

Now that was incredible. Felt every word he said, and it was delivered perfectly.

[@miro9832]

So I know Rahul from his youtube videos/podcasts so on. I was so pleasantly surprised to see that he is a breathtaking actor as well. This is an awesome performance.

[@MrMoosehead]

That's insane! hearing Rahul Kohli's real voice then seeing hearing his voice in this in unreal!

[@allier1867]

So many good monologues in this miniseries. Too bad some people skipped.

[@brybry8955]

Anyone who skipped is foolish. Those monologues are what make this miniseries so amazing. Anyone willing to skip the monologues should just not watch at all.

[@caikelm5766]

Wait people skipped dialogue? Why even watch the thing then?

[@eden20111]

Where did you hear people skipped?

[@allier1867]

@@eden20111 from uni mates... and uhm people in the comments

[@eden20111]

@@allier1867 never heard of uni-mates and all I see are positive comments what are you talking about 😂

[@magsbayou]

What I like about scenes like this is 1) opening my eyes to other group's experiences and 2) to understand in the US we are all considered "others" when our skin is our sin.

[@RDCFemmes]

Unfortunately, they are still not allies and sadly despite their experience they will still discriminate and be racist to black people.

[@167thSpartan]

@@RDCFemmes "They" as in all of them? And black people are free of discrimination or racism? Such as never attacking Asians during the pandemic? Or, never discriminating against Arabs as terrorists?

[@magsbayou]

@@167thSpartan @Pesi Belau. Pesi I grew up in Chicago where most of our local stores were owned and operated by muslim people. They were not kind to us. We can have that belief when that is are only experience. Looking back retrospectively, sometimes I believe it wasn't that they were racist against us, we had people in our community that proved to be over-bearing and unfortunately it reflected on us all. Yeah sometimes people can be tribal. However, when our exposure increases, you meet people you like, don't like and at the end of the day, we have much in common than we realize. I met muslim people in the old neighborhood that treated me quite poorly. However during my working career, I have met amazing muslim people that originated from Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and other countries. Ray sometimes people's opinions are shaped by their experiences. If every muslim person you met treated u poorly then that would be your opinion. I am a fan of traveling because it can reshape your opinions. We have to get out of our environments.

[@fadli_1577]

@@167thSpartan there are lot of black on asian (especially chinese) hate crime. Media just never talk about it

[@JohnyScissors]

Did not know of Rahul before he showed up on Funhaus but seeing him in Mike Flannagan's stuff he's been absolutely killing it

[@shadyyam2488]

this man spoke for millions of Muslims across the world

[@mignik01]

Nobody is treated as bad as non muslims are treated in muslim majority countries. So no. In the Middle East, you can’t own property as foreigners. Can’t eat outside during Ramadan. In Pakistan people have weaponised blasphemy laws. So no. They are not some oppressed minority throughout the world. As an outsider, America is one of the fairest places in the world. All the people crying of oppression, people in their origin countries, treat others much worse.

[@foofoo3344]

"One bad apple spoil the bunch" comes to mind.

[@mignik01]

@@foofoo3344 Half of British Muslims think homosexuality should be illegal. 25% thinks Britain should be governed under Sharia law. This is in a liberal western democracy. So imagine what is the case in a country that isn’t a liberal democracy. So the “few bad apples” argument doesn’t hold water.

[@njnikusha]

Enough with a Martyr act

[@sluggishhollow2030]

@@mignik01 There are non - Muslims in Middle Eastern countries and life is not shit for them as you say. In UAE, there are temples and gurudwaras. Rich western people ( maybe not broke guys like you) go to Dubai for holidays. Middle East was peaceful before your country interrupted. You forgot Iraq, didn’t you? Of course you did. What can be expected of hypocrites like you? Watch travel vloggers. Americans travel to Iraq and they are amazed by their hospitality and friendliness. If you are ignorant, vloggers will show you that media made you fear peaceful people. If you are prejudiced against Islam or Muslims, nothing can be done then.Btw sharia law doesn’t mean that people of others religions will be screwed. Sharia law in things like hanging rapists etc. When Muslims say they prefer sharia law, that doesn’t mean they want to radicalize your country. It’s just that they would prefer to live in a country which has sharia law but they have no problem with your country as well. Widen your knowledge. You don’t get to judge a quarter of humanity like that. America did many evils but I personally don't think all Americans are like that. I blame the politicians not the people

[@derekbowen5820]

Loved his work in iZombie (whole show is full of underrated performances), but it's great to see him in a more serious role, and if there was any character in this whole show I was rooting for, it was him. This, the speech at the school meeting, how he is with his son, the character is just so likeable and smart, yet also very serious and competent.

[@Anubis_-vc7fc]

The fact that this show created so many amazing scenes of just ppl talking shows how good these actors, writers, and the director are.

[@alidk5923]

From a Muslim guy, Rahul Sayed what every Muslim had in he's heart and wanted to spit it out. Terrorism has no religion, race, ethnicity.

[@aksingh3167]

Sorry my dear friend , but whole world knows the reality. The problem is that a terrorist kills others because those others are non muslims.

[@alidk5923]

@@aksingh3167 I disagree. Terrorists have killed more Arabs and Muslims than non Muslims. But the media doesn't show that.

[@jv3198]

@@alidk5923 they kill them because they don't consider them Muslims as they are not religious enough for them.

[@alidk5923]

@@jv3198 Those guys are terrorists and murderers. And have nothing to do with Islam. Islam never gave anyone the authority on people's life except for the Judges and Priests. who do find them guilty or not.

[@mohammedshafiqulislam7334]

@@aksingh3167 disagree. Terrorists killed 5 muslims in my muslim majority country

[@pianist150]

An aspiring screenwriter made a post about pitching a script where an earlier scene is word for word lifted from his experience being a muslim kid in an american school on 9/11 and getting sent to the principle's office. The response from a producer (like a serious producer too) was that the script was good but the scene in the principle's office was too heavy handed and nobody would believe it. That scene was the only scene of the script that was completely lifted from an actual experience

[@TheSirDominic]

Knowing this is probably the monologue he did before he cracked his crown on a skittle he stole from the convenience store set is so funny , but he killed this role

[@zhanajohnson5816]

lol wait what?

[@miked1259]

Where did he tell that story, Funhaus? I'd love to hear it

[@mmehrassa]

@@miked1259 Alanah Pearce does a podcast called idiots and a broad where he talks about that story

[@mmehrassa]

@@zhanajohnson5816 Alanah Pearce does a podcast called idiots and a broad where he talks about that story

[@dano7621]

Just my opinion, but I really wished that they could've cut down on some of the long monologues, so that Sheriff Hassan had more screen/character building time. In fact, I wouldn't have minded switching the story's perspective from Riley's to his as the "outsider looking in".

[@ursaminor9780]

That would’ve been interesting. It would’ve also made for a humorously ironic dynamic, what with him being also being a religious man whose views are altruistic and harmless, yet being seen as a threat by the people forming an actual death cult.

[@justus5277]

I like the idea but I really like Riley’s perspective

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

Rahul's accent slipped out a bit at the end but glad he's taking more drama roles, he really is stretching his wings!

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

Id he of Indian decent, middle eastern or what?

[@harisfadlipasaribu2477]

@@LifeOdysseyMotivation he's an Indian British

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

@@harisfadlipasaribu2477 yeah. I actually goigled it yesterday. The first time I saw him I thought he is a Pakistani-American.

[@MetalCharlo]

@@LifeOdysseyMotivation he's Bri'ish

[@asgharabbas2193]

@@LifeOdysseyMotivation he's English

[@1badjesus]

Hamish Linklater/Father Paul... d OUTSTANDING Acting Job... but literally ENTIRE CAST is MAGNIFICENT!

[@mannymelo949]

This show does such a good job of covering racial topics with grace It so easily can veer into pandering, and by not doing that, the message truly hits its audience

[@KennyG881]

Rahul Kohli's performance here was exceptional, powerful and heartbreaking, but I got to take a second to admire his amazing American accent.

[@Shamuto7]

The ending too was very powerful. I cried to the scene in the beach.

[@jeffs4904]

As soon as his son starting praying, I literally broke down

[@Shamuto7]

@@jeffs4904 Same. It's just overwhelming.

[@ballsackjohnson5962]

I didn't know Rahul was such a great actor, i just saw Funhaus and with Alanah.

[@jonbaxter2254]

And in that vid he was talking about his first wank

[@madihakhan2545]

Acting based on true stories hit differently💔💯

[@andromeda7758]

I had my nose pressed to the screen listening to this the first time. And it also broke my heart to know there was so many who resonated with his feelings A wonderful scene

[@turningintoacrazydolphin1211]

He sells the monologue with such emotion I don't even care about show don't tell.

[@honey.r0se390]

This monologue and Riley’s first monologue to Pruitt really hit

[@broknight9718]

It really hurts that there is prejudice still going on in real life.

[@JSkiwipie]

@Sanctus Paulus wow, you really got him good there. How dare someone say prejudice is bad in a completely neutral but sympathetic way. He must be one of those Taliban apologists, it’s a good thing you put him in his place

[@mrnadeviant6320]

black people still own slaves in large numbers in 2021 and Arab muslims have owned slaves far greater then during the Atlantic slavetrade and thats historical truth

[@alexknight81]

@@mrnadeviant6320 source?

[@alalalala57]

@@mrnadeviant6320 *laughs in global white imperial subjugation*

[@basedmiscegenator7543]

@Sanctus Paulus Christians in the Central African Republic sure would have quite a bit to say about how they treat "infidels" too, not that your stupid ass is at all educated on how and why extremist trends manifest in either religion

[@charliebarley6149]

This show is amazing, this scene made me really feel for my boy the Sheriff, I already liked the guy but watching this cemented it

[@santesia6222]

That was such a moving and well acted scene. Absolutely amazing performance.

[@Gobbostopper]

Man he nails the accent here. This and the bit towards the end when he qouted the bible at bev are really powerful.

[@crispy_338]

It’s crazy how Rahul changes into a completely different person with an American accent

[@Dmbm789]

Definitely checking this show out asap that monologue is amazing

[@agenttheater5]

What he says sounds a lot like the methods J Edgar Hoover used during the Civil Rights movement

[@Zangatsu]

He need more good character roles he really did a great job in this.

[@kristapsvidzups1050]

Dude is amazing actor and also a fellow gamer. Loved him at Funhaus, funny af.

[@Haveatit93]

I did not know this man. But I know him now.

[@tobypark2045]

The scene that made me binge this show. Rahul Kohli’s so charismatic

[@zahirahza]

it's not just being a muslim police officer. the betrayal is deeper when you consider he's an american too.

[@piquels6934]

So proud of Rahul getting the recognition he deserves. Ever since his appearances on Funhaus videos I knew he had this talent in him.

[@coreycasciano3255]

😊👍 Rahul was always a great guest on Funhaus

[@KireaPhillips_superj0ka]

Ain’t gonna lie, never heard Kholi use a different accent before, but he does it well.

[@esporter5721]

The best way to integrate a community is to make them understand the importance of public service

[@koraegi]

I can still hear his accent creeping into his American accent

[@AndrewCossu]

after watching him in izombie going from english accent to american accent is crazy ... my head hurts great Performa

[@frank4uever]

He is a fine actor.. Played role brilliantly..

[@saxman362]

Wow....just wow. What a scene! That was honestly fantastic.

[@Klau92]

'Hollywood Bad Boy' Rahul Kohli strikes again

[@edwardbourke4328]

Wanted to post this exact comment as well. I'm happy for Rahul.

[@penyuwan]

Mr. Fashion is on Fire.

[@vitonamioproductions8512]

To this day, one of the best monologues ever preformed

[@haziqismail4136]

This show is amazing. I’m surprised how the slow build up, the crazy long monologue, can deliver a great ending

[@ShahMahiUddin]

Such a well written scene👌🏾Bravo! I felt his pain when he shared his backstory.

[@victoriarosalynchen2049]

POWERFUL

[@arsalanchauhan]

Powerful words and were due for a long time.

[@micoferdinand]

More of this 🙏🏽✊🏾💯

[@shin1300]

This is probably one of the most underrated shows, the best part are not the scary scenes but the dialogue