What do truckers and tandooris have in common? Actor Rupak Ginn finds out.

Tandoori Truck Stop | Spice Road, Episode 1 Independent Lens

Premiered June 22, 2023
Tandoori Truck Stop | Spice Road, Episode 1

What do truckers and tandooris have in common? Actor Rupak Ginn (Royal Pains) travels to the highly-acclaimed Punjabi Dhaba in Bakersfield, California, to find out. He learns about immigrant Balvinder Singh Saini’s journey from truck driver to dhaba owner and is joined by celebrated actor and comedian, Nik Dodani (Dear Evan Hansen, Escape Room). Tandoori Truck Stop | Spice Road, Episode 1

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