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Sheldon and Raj in 'The Big Bang Theory' Were Inspired by the Same Person

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Story by Jessica PeerezDecember 25, 2024 • 9:00 PM
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The Big Bang Theory's oddball duo Sheldon and Raj were inspired by the same real-life tech whiz, shedding light on the show's geeky foundations.
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  • The show's creator, Chuck Lorre, based the characters on his friend, a brilliant but socially awkward computer programmer who struggled with anxiety.
  • Sheldon's obsessive tendencies and Raj's difficulty interacting with women were both drawn directly from the experiences of Lorre's tech-savvy pal, giving the sitcom an authentic, insider feel.
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