India, Dec. 26 -- Iranian-American comedian-actor Max Amini's recent visit to India turned into a deeply moving journey that went far beyond packed auditoriums and laughter-filled performances. For Max, the country revealed itself slowly - through its people, its streets, and, most importantly, its spirit. Reflecting on his time in India, Max shares, "One of the most powerful things about people here is that you don't take everything so seriously. Even in the most chaotic situations, Indians respond with calm reassurance. The worst thing happens and someone just says, 'Don't worry about it.' That philosophy is beautiful." One of the most impactful moments of his visit was his time in Dharavi, Mumbai, where he met underprivileged children. What struck him most was not deprivation, but dignity. As he distributed fruits to the children, he noticed their calm demeanor and quiet discipline. "All the kids were smiling. They waited patiently. I've seen poverty in many parts of the world, and usually kids are aggressive or restless. Here, in India, they were peaceful. That really moved me." For Amini, what sets his experience of India apart is its cultural depth. "This is a land that's thousands of years old, culturally rich, spiritually rich. When a country has that kind of history, there's a certain peace that comes with it. You can be from regions, or speak different languages, follow different beliefs - and yet there's acceptance. You're an Indian first." During his global standup tour in Delhi and Mumbai, last month the performer also attended a few theatre performances and connected with young artists through actor Anupam Kher's acting school. Ask him about connecting with the actor and Amini says Anupam Kher's stage presence has given him a new perspective on the craft. "Anupam (Kher) is like a child on stage - completely alive, completely present." The two connected instantly over their mutual love for acting. "When two people are open, honest and generous with their energy, there's an ease. Speaking to him it's like an endless conversation," he says. When asked about his takeaway, Max shares, "From India, I take away acceptance, generosity and optimism. You're lucky to come from a land that has this spirit. It reminds you that happiness doesn't come from having more, but from being more open," he concludes....