Indian Parents Dept: Funny? It may not sound like it. But hearing it from the mouth of Samir Khullar, the French-speaking audience bursts out laughing. Then they give him a standing ovation at the end of the performance, according to The Globe and Mail. On Sunday, the Montreal-born son of immigrant Indian parents is vying for the ultimate benediction from Quebec’s cultural establishment: He’s nominated for discovery of the year at the annual Olivier awards for Quebec humour. Mr. Khullar has become a comedy darling in his home province – and it says as much about language politics of Quebec as it does about Mr. Khullar’s talent. “There are two kinds of Quebeckers,” he says. “Quebeckers who are educated, cultivated, well brought up. And then there are those who voted Yes.” “I thought they were getting up to attack me,” Mr. Khullar, who goes by the name Sugar Sammy, quips about his monologue last summer. “I was surprised.” As
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