Riz Khan
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Russell Peters

The Canadian comedian talks about drawing a line between race and culture.

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Russell Peters on the Riz Khan Show

Russell Peters has entertained thousands of people in sold-out shows around the world, developing a huge international fan following.

He was born in Canada to Anglo-Indian parents.

The son of immigrants has used his own ethnicity for laughs, and has carved a niche for himself in the world of comedy based on racial stereotypes.

He tells Anand Naidoo about drawing a line between race and culture and staying away from religion.

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This episode of Riz Khan aired on Thursday 07 June 2007

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