Mindy Kaling is one of the biggest names in the American film and television industry. The famous actress, author, producer, and woman of many talents, Mindy continues to make waves in the American entertainment industry with her work, which is widening the path for Indians to reach the global stage. With two Screen Actors Guild Awards, one Tony Award, and six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, she was recognised as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME in 2013.
Meet famous American actress and comedian, Mindy Kaling, whose father is a Tamilian and mother is a Bengali
Not only this, Mindy Kaling has also received the National Medal of the Arts from the 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden. Despite being an immigrant and having no connections in Hollywood, how Mindy made her mark in the entertainment industry is remarkable. However, not everyone knows that Mindy Kaling is directly connected to India. For the uninitiated, Mindy was born on June 24, 1979, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. While her father, Avudaiappan Chokalingam is a Tamilian, Mindy’s mother, Swati Chokalingam is a Bengali. The actress also has a brother named Vijay Chokalingam.
