Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $2.99

Save $15.00 (83%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $11.80

Save: $2.81 (24%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Kunal Nayyar
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Yes, My Accent Is Real: And Some Other Things I Haven't Told You Kindle Edition

by Kunal Nayyar (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,133 ratings
Goodreads Choice Award nominee
See all formats and editions
In the spirit of Mindy Kaling’s bestseller Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? or Judd Apatow’s Sick in the Head, a collection of humorous, autobiographical essays from Kunal Nayyar, best known as Raj on CBS’s #1 hit comedy The Big Bang Theory.

Of all the charming misfits on television, there’s no doubt Raj from The Big Bang Theory—the sincere yet incurably geeky Indian astrophysicist—ranks among the misfittingest. Now, we meet the actor who is every bit as loveable as the character he plays on TV. In this revealing collection of essays written in his irreverent, hilarious, and self-deprecating voice, Kunal Nayyar traces his journey from a little boy in New Delhi who mistakes an awkward first kiss for a sacred commitment, gets nosebleeds chugging Coca-Cola to impress other students, and excels in the sport of badminton, to the confident, successful actor on the set of TV’s most-watched sitcom since Friends.

Going behind the scenes of The Big Bang Theory and into his personal experiences, Kunal introduces readers to the people who helped him grow, such as his James Bond-loving, mustachioed father. Kunal also walks us through his college years in Portland, where he takes his first sips of alcohol and learns to let loose with his French, 6’8” gentle-giant roommate, works his first-ever job for the university’s housekeeping department cleaning toilets for minimum wage, and begins a series of romantic exploits that go just about as well as they would for Raj. (That is, until he meets and marries a former Miss India in an elaborate seven-day event that we get to experience in a chapter titled “My Big Fat Indian Wedding.”)

Full of heart, but never taking itself too seriously, this witty collection of underdog tales follows a young man as he traverses two continents in search of a dream, along the way transcending culture and language (and many, many embarrassing incidents) to somehow miraculously land the role of a lifetime.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    257 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Atria Books
  5. Publication date
    September 15, 2015
  6. File size
    3343 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Hilarious and inspiring.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Employing a charming, self-deprecating tone, [Nayyar] writes that he’s too young for a memoir, so these anecdotes are merely stories from his life – humorous, insightful, heartfelt, and heartwarming autobiographical essays." (Booklist)

"The author’s charming style will keep readers invested, while the portrait of his family is beguiling in its sweetness and sincerity.A must for those who enjoyed Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? or Judd Apatow's Sick in the Head." (Library Journal)

“An international tale of fame and fortune, Yes, My Accent is Real could be The Big Bang Theory drug you’re aching for." (Flavorpill)

“An amiable collection of reminiscences by the Indian actor about girls, school, jobs,family, and acting. Nice guy; nice book." (Kirkus)

About the Author

Kunal Nayyar was born in London and raised in New Delhi, India. He first came to the United States in 1999 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration and went on to receive an MFA in acting from Temple University. Playing the character of Raj on The Big Bang Theory, he has been part of the ensemble since the show debuted in 2007. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Neha.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00P43496Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; Reprint edition (September 15, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3343 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,133 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Kunal Nayyar

Kunal Nayyar

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
1,133 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

SLJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015
Verified Purchase
As a big fan of The Big Bang Theory, I was really excited to read Kunal's book and learn a little bit about the man who brings Raj to life. This book was a fun, fast read, and I think I love TBBT a little bit more than I did before reading this book. The Kunal we meet in this book is funny, kind, and thoughtful, and he shares some very funny and touching stories about his life. I'm one of those people who is hesitant to pull back the curtain on my favorite actors, because I don't want my perspective of the character to be tarnished by noticeable differences between the actor and character (that's totally their right to be who they are, becoming someone else is their job, I just have trouble differentiating if the 2 are drastically different), and while Kunal has lead a life I can't quite picture for Raj (although I can for certain stories), he seems equally as funny, kind, and thoughtful a person as Raj, if not more.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Vincent T. Lynch
4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes nice guys finish first
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016
Verified Purchase
There are a few things you should understand before buying this book.

First off, it's not a biography. Second, there's very little in the book about "The Big Bang Theory"; in fact, just one small section about how Kunal tried out for the role and how all that went down. Third, you won't find too much that's profound here, although some of the things Kunal's father taught him would be good for all people to consider.

"The Big Bang Theory" is one of my all-time favorite television shows, and that's saying a lot since I'm in my mid-60s. And, Raj is my favorite character. I've seen Kunal on quite a few of the late night talk shows and he always seemed like a very nice guy. But I wondered...is he, indeed, a very nice guy? And that's the question this book answers through a series of short "essays" (perhaps better to call them "reflections"). And the answer is yes, he seems like a genuinely nice person who's rather sensitive and perhaps a tad insecure. He comes across as "real", and I couldn't help but hope that he stays that way despite being a television star.

Bottom lines -- a pleasant, sometimes humorous read (but not laugh out loud funny); a nice guy who would probably be a very good friend; a gentle book (but not earth shattering). The "niceness" that shows through on "The Big Bang Theory" and television interviews is very probably well justified.
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
eema2emma
5.0 out of 5 stars With this title, how can you NOT do audio?!?
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
Verified Purchase
I'll admit that I am majorly behind in watching The Big Bang Theory. (I think I'm still on season six.) However, after listening to this book, I really want to start watching it again!

Yes, My Accent Is Real: and Some Other Things I Haven't Told You is best as an audio book, since you can hear Kunal's accent. I love listening to him speak. He's very pleasant on the ears and his inflections somehow make things even funnier. His stories about growing up, dating, establishing his career, family and cultural traditions, and college life were fun and interesting to hear about. I found myself reacting a lot to what he was saying, whether it was laughing or nodding in sympathy.

I'm glad I checked this book out. Last year, I got to meet Kunal at Book Expo America and he's as kind and gracious in person as he is throughout his book. I think he'd be a lot of fun to spend time with and I envy the cast of The Big Bang Theory for getting to hang out with him all the time. (I'm sure they are all great in person, but do they have books yet?!? :) )

P.S. His last name rhymes with "mayor." (I always thought it was Nigh-are.)
Helpful
 Report
D. Hite
5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
Verified Purchase
I'm a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory and Kunal Nayyar. I've seen him on a couple of talk shows in the past and enjoy his humor. I have wanted to read Yes, My Accent is Real since I heard it was coming out. I was super excited to find it under the Christmas tree this year.

Yes, My Accent is Real is humorous and fun to read. It's filled with interesting and heartwarming stories of Kunal Nayyar's past. My favorite stories were about his college years in Portland, Oregon and how he got his big break.

Kunal Nayyar comes across so personable in this (not a) memoir. It felt like I was his new friend and he was telling me about growing up. The only books I can compare it to are Mindy Kaling's and Tina Fey's. If you liked those, you'll love Yes, My Accent is Real.
Helpful
 Report
OnlineShopperJ
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read but (spoiler alert) would've liked it better if Kunal had written more about his ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
Verified Purchase
Enjoyable read but (spoiler alert) would've liked it better if Kunal had written more about his experiences on the set of "Big Bang". Then again...saving that for the next book?
Helpful
 Report
Shani Wang Zheng
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, interesting and neat!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
Verified Purchase
Kunal Nayyar isn't a comedian, but his writing style in his memoir book is pretty hilarious. His life twists and anecdotes are quite interesting and fun, especially if you want to know Kunnal as a person and actor, and not only Raj from The Big Bang Theory.
The cover and back of the book are really nice and you can remove the wrapping cover for an easier and more comfortable reading (also to preserve it better!). The letter fonts aren't eye-tiring at all, thus you can read for a long time without forcing your eyes, since the whole layout is clean and neat.
I highly recommend it, if you want to have some fun time and meet this friendly-nice-famous weirdo! ;)))
#YesMyAccentIsReal
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, interesting stories- worth a shot
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
Verified Purchase
I have been pleasantly pleased with this book. No juicy Hollywood gossip here but that's fine with me. I was interested in the stories from his upbringing in India but was a little disappointment there weren't more of them.

I really enjoy his style and pace and the bits of humor throughout. I read it in 2 days which is a testament to the fact that it is well written.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kari D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, funny celebrity memoir
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
Verified Purchase
Raj was my favorite character on "The Big Bang Theory" for the majority of seasons, so I really wanted to read Nayyar's memoir to get a sense of who he is outside of his character on the show. I have seen him in TV interviews, and he is always pretty charming and funny. This memoir did not make him any less so. He is quite witty and his story was fun and mostly light-hearted. I really enjoyed reading it and actually kept my copy to read again or loan out to friends.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Tamara S
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
Funny and endearing. I had no idea who Kunal was before reading this book, but he's lovely! An inspiring read!
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in India on December 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
Entertaining book!!
Report
Rohit Agarwal
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 hours read of fun
Reviewed in France on June 9, 2017
Verified Purchase
This book gives a glimpse of how a star is not born but rather how it is a result of hard-work and many many failures. With a pinch of comedy and a virtual tour of India in the mid 90s, it's a must read for anyone who's looking for a quick amazement.
Report
Misty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Spain on May 28, 2016
Verified Purchase
I love witty humour and this book has it in spades. It really makes you laugh and that's what I value the most. If you've had a bad day - grab this book and read it. Failproof mood lifter!! It really makes your day. Would buy more books by Kunal.
Report
Baris - BBaller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and interesting
Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2015
Verified Purchase
Great book. If u like culture, u will love this book :) Its funny and meaningful. Great work bro, purchase!
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report