Aasif Mandvi to announce shock retirement from acting?

Mandvi created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Mandvi fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Million Dollar Arm or The Internship and best known as cast member of The Daily Show, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 58, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAasif

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouAasif was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAasif.”
— @DesireePlum, 24 Apr 2024
“I thought Aasif Mandvi retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 24 Apr 2024

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