Comments on: These Boots Are Made for Scene-stealin’

By: Chicago Trademark

Chicago Trademark — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:57:25 +0000

interesting how fashion and media ties together.

By: chicagodesidiva

chicagodesidiva — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:24:46 +0000

I've only watched one episode of this show, and even Ms. Panjabi's excellent acting couldn't convince me to tune in again. I just can't get into it. The plotline was very paint-by-numbers.

That said, I'm glad she's getting recognized for her work and isn't being written as a stereotypical desi character...although...if you take into account current desi series regulars, I don't know what a stereotypical desi character is anymore. To wit:

Kelly on The Office: girlfriend is a boy crazy space cadet and formed a girl group named Sensual Sexuality. Tom on Parks and Recreation: loud middle management type who married a Caucasian Canadian girl to help her get her green card; loves rap music and tries really hard to be hip, although there are indicators that it's all a front (he's sensitive!) Jonathan on 30 Rock: sycophantic assistant to Alec Baldwin's character who can't do enough for his . would be offensive if it weren't for the fact that currently, he's the only desi character of this type on TV

Anyway. I was trying to make a point that I probably failed at making. Point is, we're moving out of the doctor zone on TV, which is cool.

By: phillygrrl

phillygrrl — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:08:44 +0000

Yay, more Archie Punjabi. So glad there are episodes online. Thanks for the info, Pavani. Great post.

By: Shruti

Shruti — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:44:44 +0000

This show is more like Law and Order than Judging Amy, so why the hell would you name it The Good Wife?? I just assumed it was an extended version of some Women's Entertainment Network movie. It's way cooler than that. Title FAIL.

By: cm

cm — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:29:52 +0000

nice interview with ms. panjabi in new york mag:

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/02/the_good_wifes_archie_panjabi.html#comment-list

loved her since east is east.

and what does her being attractive (or not) have any relevance? she’s a talented actor and looks are looks are looks.

???

By: Eurasian Sensation

Eurasian Sensation — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:27:54 +0000

" I have to say I'm pretty bummed that they couldn't find an _American_ South Asian actress to play the part"

Unsurprising though in today's showbiz world. There are Britons like Hugh Laurie and Idris Elba playing white and black American roles, and an Australian (Sam Worthington) playing the lead in Avatar. There's plenty of talent beyond US shores, so hopefully its a matter of the directors looking for talent and not worrying too much about where it comes from. Plus, I'd wager that the demographics of the UK are more conducive to producing top desi actors than the US.

"She is not pretty at all."

Thanks chopra. Your contribution really adds a lot.

By: chopra

chopra — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:59:18 +0000

She is not pretty at all.

By: ak

ak — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:49:08 +0000

I think the show's pretty great, and I like that they cast a South Asian actress and made no bones about it, but as an American I have to say I'm pretty bummed that they couldn't find an _American_ South Asian actress to play the part. Not that Panjabi's a bad choice - she's a great actress - but there must be some American actresses waiting for a chance at the big time. Maybe it'll be their turn next.

i think it's great that the show is both indifferent to the character's ethnicity, as well as the nationality of the actress.

Excellent casting on this show,incl. Ms. Punjabi

By: atomicfunk07

atomicfunk07 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:13:45 +0000

I think the show’s pretty great, and I like that they cast a South Asian actress and made no bones about it, but as an American I have to say I’m pretty bummed that they couldn’t find an American South Asian actress to play the part. Not that Panjabi’s a bad choice – she’s a great actress – but there must be some American actresses waiting for a chance at the big time. Maybe it’ll be their turn next.

By: Pavani

Pavani — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:43:09 +0000

I don’t know whether comments #5 & 7 are talking about the actress or one of the characters she has portrayed. I’m not too sure of Kalinda’s age either given that her comment about being twelve thirteen years ago was delivered just as seriously as her telling Alicia about the firm’s tradition of tequila shots (which is to say not very).