Aasif Mandvi on 9/11, tackling Islamophobia and how comedy helps with ‘uncomfortable conversations’

Aasif Mandvi’s wide-ranging career includes acting, writing, producing and time as a correspondent in the Jon Stewart era of “The Daily Show.” He currently stars in the shows “Evil” and “This Way Up.” Washington Post columnist Ishaan Tharoor spoke with Mandvi about his latest projects, challenging cultural stereotypes and taking on Islamophobia in his work.