The love story between Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani and Emily inspired this Oscar-nominated film

Cross-border love stories are never easy, and Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon’s journey was no exception. Despite coming from different countries with diametrically opposed beliefs and facing a major health crisis that left one of them hospitalized and in a coma for an extended period of time, their love prevailed. Their story is a testament to the power of love to overcome even the most difficult circumstances.

Kumail Nanjiani is a renowned Pakistani-American actor, comedian, and writer. Emily V. Gordon is an American screenwriter and producer. The duo met at a comedy show and instantly hit it off, but their journey was fraught with challenges and they had to fight for their love till the end.

The meeting of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon

The first meeting is always a turning point in any love story, and Kumail and Emily’s meeting is straight out of a fairy tale. Nanjiani and Gordon first met in Chicago in 2006, when Gordon booed the former during his comedy show. The duo met that same day, but didn’t follow through until their next meeting. When they met a few days later, not only did they exchange numbers, but Emily also invited Kumail out for a casual date. The duo often made eye contact.

Kumail Nanjiani’s parents wanted him to have an arranged marriage

Kumail Nanjiani is from Pakistan and his parents wanted him to marry a girl from their country. So they forced him to meet girls and think about getting married. On the other hand, Kumail was afraid to confess his attraction to Emily in front of his parents and kept delaying the “talk”. According to Kumail:

“I couldn’t imagine a universe in which I would end up agreeing to an arranged marriage, but I also couldn’t imagine telling my parents that. So I just backed off and delayed the moment.”

Throughout this time, Kumail didn’t share his feelings with Emily and left her hanging. But Emily understood his dilemma and stood by his side as he tried to navigate life. Emily was also very respectful of Kumail’s family’s beliefs and respected their traditions.

Emily V. Gordon’s health deteriorated and she fell into a coma

As Kumail was trying to figure out life, Emily’s health suddenly took a turn for the worse. She went to the hospital for a routine checkup, but she suddenly fainted and went into an eight-day coma. Throughout this time, Kumail was by Emily’s side and took care of her. After she came to her senses, she was diagnosed with Still’s disease, a rare form of inflammatory arthritis. At this point, Kumail shared his feelings with his family, who not only accepted Emily, but also showed great concern for her health.

Emily and Kumail Nanjiani tied the knot in an intimate ceremony

Emily slowly began to recover and once she recovered, the couple decided to get married. In 2007, the couple tied the knot in an intimate Pakistani ceremony in the presence of their loved ones. Soon after, the couple moved to Los Angeles, which began a new chapter in their lives.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon wrote their love story as the screenplay for the film The seriously ill

In 2015, Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon wrote their love story, which was adapted into a film, The very sick man. The film is a romantic comedy produced by Judd Apatow and stars Nanjiani, Ray Romano, Zoe Kazan, and Holly Hunter in the lead roles. The film was released in 2017 and beautifully depicted their love story with funny elements.

The film was appreciated by the audience and critics alike, so much so that it was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Screenplay category. The couple is still together and very much in love and has proven that with passion and dedication, one can make a cross-border relationship work and even face health issues.

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