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 Hulu comedy series Not Suitable for Work on 02/06/2026, with the first three episodes released at launch. The series is inspired by her own life and follows five career-driven 20-somethings in Manhattan, starring Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Jay Ellis with recurring appearances from Constance Wu and Ego Nwodim.
20/05/2026
Kaling addressed long-running rumors about her relationship with B.J. Novak and clarified that they are not a couple. In the same period, she also responded publicly to online discussion about her weight loss and appearance, saying she understood why people were talking about it.
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mindykaling/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMindyKaling/ |
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. |