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CBS Orders Multi-Cam Pilot ‘Zarna’ From Darlene Hunt, Zarna Garg

The Hollywood Reporter
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CBS greenlights a new multi-cam comedy 'Zarna' starring breakout TikTok star Zarna Garg as a proud immigrant mom chasing her American dream.
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  • Zarna Garg, a stand-up comedian with nearly 1 million TikTok followers, will make her TV debut starring in 'Zarna', a new show that explores her experience as an immigrant mom balancing family values and her personal ambitions.
  • Darlene Hunt, creator of Showtime's 'The Big C', is on board as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, teaming up with Mindy Kaling, Kevin Hart, and other high-profile producers to bring Garg's unique perspective to the small screen.
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Zarna Garg, Darlene Hunt, Mindy Kaling, Jessica Kumai Scott, Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Jonathan Groff, Karan Soni, CBS, Showtime, Fox, Warner Bros. Television, Hartbeat, Kaling International, Zarna, The Big C, Parks and Rec, Help Me help You, Suburgatory, Idiocracy, Call Me Kat, One in a Billion, A Nice Indian Boy, This American Woman
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