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Welcome to Chippendales

A sprawling true-crime saga, “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kumail Nanjiani
Somen Banerjee
Murray Bartlett
Nick De Noia
Annaleigh Ashford
Irene

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere

Tue, Nov 22, 202246 mins

Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee works at a gas station and spends his nights dreaming of being the next Hugh Hefner. A chance encounter with a centerfold and her promoter husband sends his business plan in a new direction.

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Awards

  • 2023 - Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television - nominated
  • 2023 - Queerty - TV Performance - nominated
  • 2023 - Queerty - TV Drama - nominated
  • 2023 - GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series - nominated

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