Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Comedian, Writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Latest News about Mindy Kaling
02/06/2026
Mindy Kaling premiered her new Hulu comedy series 'Not Suitable for Work' on June 2, 2026, with the first three episodes available immediately. The show, inspired by Kaling's own life, follows five work-obsessed 20-somethings striving for professional success and personal happiness in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, starring Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Jay Ellis with recurring guests including Constance Wu and Ego Nwodim.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Vera Mindy Chokalingam |
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| Nickname | Mindy |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Democratic |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Figure Measurements | 36-29-37 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| College/University | Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor degree in Playwriting |
Personal Life
| School | Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| College/University | Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States |
| Address (FanMail) | 3 Arts Entertainment, 9460 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Children | Katherine and Spencer (father's identity not revealed) | ||||
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| Siblings | Vijay Jojo Chokalingam (Educational Consultant) |
Career
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| Production Company | Kaling International (founded 2012, listed in TIME100's Most Influential Companies 2022) |
Favourites
| Favorite Food | Australian red licorice |
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| Favorite TV Show | The Walking Dead (2010-Present) |
| Favorite Destination | New York City |
| Favorite Author | Jhumpa Lahiri |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mindy Kaling's parents, of Indian descent, met while working at a Nigerian hospital. Her father is Tamil, her mother is Bengali. | |
| 2. Her parents moved to the US in 1979, the year Mindy was born. | |
| 3. Her mother passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2012. | |
| 4. Before her birth, her mother, a fan of 'Mork and Mindy,' chose her daughter's name from the show. | |
| 5. Mindy is her preferred name, not Vera, her first name, which she associates with a Hindu goddess. | |
| 6. At 19, she interned at 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien.' | |
| 7. Her first major success was the self-written show 'Matt and Ben.' | |
| 8. She authored two bestselling memoirs named 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?' and 'Why Not Me?' | |
| 9. In 2013, EW magazine recognized her as one of Hollywood's '50 Coolest and Most Creative Entertainers.' | |
| 10. That same year, 'TIME' listed her as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World.' | |
| 11. In 2014, 'Glamour' magazine honored Kaling as one of their Women of the Year. | |
| 12. She is the first Indian-American with her network show. | |
| 13. Kaling holds a 1% ownership in Swansea City A.F.C., a soccer team in Wales. | |
| 14. She was the first woman of color to receive an Emmy nomination in a writing category for her work on The Office. |