Biography
Vera Mindy Chokalingam (born June 24, 1979), known professionally as Mindy Kaling, is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She rose to prominence in 2005 for her work on the NBC sitcom The Office, where she portrayed Kelly Kapoor and served as a writer, executive producer, and occasional director throughout most of the series' run. Kaling created, wrote, produced, and starred in the Fox/Hulu sitcom The Mindy Project, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017. Kailing's film career includ...
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Complete Filmography
A Nice Indian Boy
2025
Executive Producer
When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and h...
Anuja
2024
Producer
When a brilliant nine-year-old working in a sweatshop gets a chance to attend school, she must make a difficult choice for her and her sister's future...
The Heart of New England
2023
as Self - Narrator
Embark on a journey across New England. Narrated by Uzo Aduba and Mindy Kaling, the film showcases the region's trademark tenacity and hope through pe...
To Kill a Tiger
2023
Executive Producer
Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His ...
Friends: The Reunion
2021
as Self
The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrolla...
Locked Down
2021
as Kate
During a COVID-19 lockdown, sparring couple Linda and Paxton call a truce to attempt a high-risk jewellery heist at one of the world's most exclusive ...
Late Night
2019
as Molly Patel
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over di...
Late Night
2019
Screenplay, Producer
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over di...
Reimagining The Met Gala
2018
as Self
Director Ross, various cast and crew and members of the Met staff discuss how the film took over the famous museum for its version of the gala. The pr...
Ocean's Team 3.0
2018
as Self
Director Gary Ross and participants from the previous extras discuss the challenge of casting a film where group chemistry is even more important than...
Ocean's Eight
2018
as Amita
Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.
A Wrinkle in Time
2018
as Mrs. Who
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Family Feud
2018
as Foremother
Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.
100 Years
2017
as Narrator (voice)
An animated history of American health care provider, Planned Parenthood.
The Night Before
2015
as Sarah
In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parti...
Mind Candy
2015
as Disgust (voice)
This short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar's INSIDE OUT. It's a zany collection clips of the emotions and how they in...
Riley's First Date?
2015
as Disgust (voice)
Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to d...
Inside Out
2015
as Disgust (voice)
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work togeth...
The Mindy Project: Cast and Creators Live at PALEYFEST 2014
2014
as Herself
"The Mindy Project" at PALEYFEST on March 25, 2014. Mindy Kaling's Dr. Mindy Lahiri is a woman too keenly intelligent and accomplished to accept the p...
This Is the End
2013
as Mindy Kaling
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
The Office Retrospective
2013
as Self
The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Taffyta Muttonfudge (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings ...
The Five-Year Engagement
2012
as Vaneetha
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever aft...
Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool
2011
as Herself
In his special, rising star Nick Kroll ("The League," “Date Night,” "Get Him to the Greek") blows the doors off the time-honored one-hour format by we...
No Strings Attached
2011
as Shira
Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attach...
Despicable Me
2010
as Tourist Mom (voice)
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sk...
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
as Docent
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the arc...
License to Wed
2007
as Shelly
Newly engaged, Ben and Sadie can't wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. However Sadie's family church's Reverend Frank won't...
Unaccompanied Minors
2006
as Restaurant Hostess
Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a bid to get back to their families...
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
as Amy
Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn...
Matt & Ben
2004
as Ben
It's the story Hollywood has glamorized, publicized, and bombarded us with--how it all began for the two young men, now famous for the tabloid coverag...
Matt & Ben
2004
Writer
It's the story Hollywood has glamorized, publicized, and bombarded us with--how it all began for the two young men, now famous for the tabloid coverag...
Untitled Indian Wedding Comedy Project
N/A
Revolves around a big wedding in India and the ensuing culture clashes
Good in Bed
N/A
The story of an up-and-coming journalist in Philadelphia grappling with shaky self-esteem, a fresh-out-of-the-closet mom, an absent father and the guy...
Hana Khan Carries On
N/A
Producer
The novel follows two competing Halal shops. Hana’s family owns a restaurant called Three Sisters in the Golden Crescent neighborhood of Toronto, and ...
Untitled Indian Wedding Comedy Project
N/A
Screenplay
Revolves around a big wedding in India and the ensuing culture clashes
Good in Bed
N/A
Producer
The story of an up-and-coming journalist in Philadelphia grappling with shaky self-esteem, a fresh-out-of-the-closet mom, an absent father and the guy...
Untitled Mindy Kaling Animated Comedy
N/A
Producer
Describes as a film that goes to a world with a wish fulfilment message that is comedic and heartfelt.