A Thousand Apologies - First Episode

Television (Full Length Episode) – 2008

A Thousand Apologies is a fast-paced series of comic sketches by and about Asian New Zealanders. In this first episode, common cliches and racial tropes ( bad Asian driver, nerdy Chinese student) are sharply mocked. The writers sprinkle in some quick sight gags between longer sketches. Tarun Mohanbhai and Rajeev Varma team up as posessive Hindu parents trying to orchestrate the perfect arranged marriage; and Scribe's 2003 hip hop hit 'Not Many' is transformed into a celebration of Asian 'nerd styles', including shout-outs to "North Takapuna" and "West Henderson".

In A Thousand Apologies we are always laughing with, not laughing at. Our comedy is trying to expose a few things, ignite a few debates and make people laugh.
– Writer/producer Shuchi Kothari talks about the show, The Press, 17 April 2012