Mindy Kaling is an American actress, writer, comedian, and producer. Her real name is Vera Mindy Chokalingam, but she goes by Mindy Kaling professionally.
Kaling is best known for her work on the television series “The Office” where she played the character Kelly Kapoor, as well as for creating, producing, and starring in the comedy series “The Mindy Project.”
In addition to her acting career, Kaling is also a prolific writer. She has written several books, including “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns),” “Why Not Me?,” and “Nothing Like I Imagined (Except for Sometimes).”
Kaling is known for her witty and relatable humour, as well as for her commitment to representing diversity in Hollywood. She has been vocal about the need for more representation of women and people of colour in the entertainment industry and has used her platform to promote these issues.
Mindy Kaling company: What company does Mindy Kaling own?
She founded a production company called Kaling International, which she established in 2020. Kaling International has signed a multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group to create and develop television projects for various platforms.
Additionally, Kaling has been involved in various business ventures, including partnerships with brands such as McDonald’s and Nike.
In the nearly two decades since Kaling got her big break as Kelly Kapoor in The Office, she’s created several hit television series including The Mindy Project and most recently, The Sex Lives of College Girls; launched her own production company—Kaling International; written three books and starred in several blockbuster films such as Ocean’s 8 and A Wrinkle In Time.
She’s now hard at work finalizing the upcoming third season of Never Have I Ever, co-writing Legally Blonde 3 and starring as the voice of Velma in a new adaption of Scooby-Doo.