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Houston native Saagar Shaikh moved to Los Angeles following an internship at a talent agency in Texas. Shaikh said landing roles was difficult until he grew out his beard, which got him featured in a BuzzFeed article. (Courtesy of Saagar Shaikh)

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Los Angeles Unveiled: Actor aims to transform depiction of Muslims in the entertainment industry

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Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. Los Angeles is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim.

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Los Angeles Unveiled: Actor aims to transform depiction of Muslims in the entertainment industry

By Umber Bhatti

Nov. 25, 2019 12:47 a.m.