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Kal Penn, the Indian American actor of The Namesake and a long time supporter of US President Barack Obama, is joining the White House as a liaison between the administration and Asian constituents.

Born Kalpen Suresh Modi to Indian immigrant parents from Gujarat, the 31-year-old actor who had a recurring role on TV show House will join the White House staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison.