Omid Djalili on His Career, Stand-Up Tour Namaste, and the Bahá’í Faith

Andrew Kay chats with comedian and actor Omid Djalili via video call while he is on his way to support his son’s musical debut. Djalili discusses returning to live stand-up post-lockdown, preferring live performance over film, and using his unique background to offer nuance and perspective on current events. He also explores the themes behind his tour show, Namaste, and opens up about the core principles of his Bahá’í faith, the persecution it faces in Iran, and the philosophy of human potential.