Asim Chaudhry
- British
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 7
Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry wallowed in our modern era's campery, as they sent up all the tat of Christmastime in Click And Collect (BBC1).
From the tacky plastic purple unicorn every little girl desired desperately in her stocking, to the blizzard of outdoor lights that could induce epilepsy in a snowman, all the most grating aspects of Yuletide were here.
Throughout most of the hour-long comedy, about two blokes driving across the country to buy the last purple unicorn in stock, Stephen was dressed as an elf. Asim had an illuminated jumper depicting Father Christmas in sunglasses with the slogan 'Banta Claus'.
Despite its cynicism, this wasn't a resentful romp. It even made this old grinch laugh.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 26th December 2018It is Christmas Eve and Andrew Bennett (Stephen Merchant) thinks his daughter's yuletide dreams are about to be dashed because he hasn't managed to find the gift she really wants: Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess. However, when his annoying neighbour Dev D'Cruz (Asim Chaudhry) bags the last one left online - by click and collect - the pair embark on a 300-mile quest to collect it. Andrew expects it to be an exhausting nightmare, whereas for lonely Dev, it is a chance to go on the best road trip of his life, in a comedy that is funny and tender.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 24th December 2018The flawless comedy says goodbye without excessive fanfare, although a farewell tour of Brentford landmarks brings out how deeply Beats loves his awful mentor, Grindah. Meanwhile, Asim Chaudhry shows why he is the breakout star of the series as Chabuddy G slides incompetently into the tech-repair business.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 17th December 2018PJDN stars explain why series 5 will be the last
How did a sitcom about a tiny pirate radio station become a Bafta hit - and potentially a movie in the making?
Craig Mclean, Radio Times, 17th December 2018Cast revealed for Steve Coogan film Greed
The cast list has been revealed for Greed, the new comedy film starring Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher and David Mitchell. Stephen Fry, Sarah Solemani, Asim Chaudhry and Jonny Sweet are amongst the actors involved.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2018Asim Chaudhry & Stephen Merchant join BBC Christmas comedy
BBC One has announced that Asim Chaudhry and Stephen Merchant will star in a Christmas comedy, as neighbours thrown together on a 300-mile road trip.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2018How People Just Do Nothing struck comedy gold
From YouTube to a BAFTA and now a film, the old mates behind the BBC show have hit the big time.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 27th October 2018People Just Do Nothing to be piloted in America
Hit BBC sitcom People Just Do Nothing is to be re-made by Amazon for American audiences.
British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2018Chabuddy G. announces How To Be A Man book
People Just Do Nothing's Chabuddy G. is to publish his first book in November, entitled How To Be A Man.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2018EIFF 2018: Eaten By Lions
Eaten by Lions is no doubt warm and funny; the kind of film destined to get a Sunday afternoon TV slot aimed at feel-good family viewing.
Theo Rollason, The Student Newspaper, 1st July 2018