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U.S. President Barack Obama talks with Indian American movie actor and former Obama administration official Kal Penn (originally named Kalpen Suresh Modi) as Obama participates in a receiving line before a State
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Kal Penn goes from 'White Castle' to the White House; starts gig with Obama administration - New York Daily News
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5 things to know about Kal Penn, who just came out as gay in his memoir – the Harold & Kumar actor and former Obama White House staffer is also engaged to
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5 things to know about Kal Penn, who just came out as gay in his memoir – the Harold & Kumar actor and former Obama White House staffer is also engaged to
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Actor Kal Penn—'Kumar' And Former Obama Staffer—Comes Out, Reveals Engagement To Partner Of 11 Years
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Kal Penn Recalls Hilarious Story When He First Started Working for Barack Obama | Entertainment Tonight
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