Ranjit Chowdhry

Actor, writer

Indian Mumbai, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/09/1955
Age64 years (died on 15, Apr, 2020)
BirthplaceMumbai, India
Date of Death15/04/2020

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Bio/Wiki

Famous RoleVikram, a telemarketer-turned-paper-salesman in "The Office" (2005-2006)

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5'10")
Weight60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCampion School, Mumbai

Personal Life

Place of DeathMumbai, India
Age (at the time of death)64 Years
Death CauseRuptured ulcer

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
AffairsPreeti Ganguly

Family

MotherPearl Padamsee (Actress)
Siblings
  • Rahul Padamsee
  • Raell Padamsee
SpouseMalini Chowdhry
ChildrenAvishay Chowdhry

Career

Debut
FilmKhatta Meetha (1978)
TVPrison Break (2006) as Dr. Marvin Gudat
Last FilmBreakaway (2011) as Mr. Patel Senior
Notable Films
  • Baton Baton Mein (1979)
  • Khubsoorat (1980)
  • Sam & Me (1991) - also wrote screenplay
  • Mississippi Masala (1992)
  • Bollywood/Hollywood (2002) - Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
  • Last Holiday (2006)
  • Breakaway (2011)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ranjit Chowdhry's mother was Pearl Padamsee.
2. He relocated to Canada during the 1990s to pursue acting in Indian diaspora films.
3. His debut international movie was 'Sam & Me' (1991) helmed by Deepa Mehta.
4. Chowdhry collaborated with actors such as Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Steve Carell, Wentworth Miller, and Queen Latifah.
5. Prior to his trip to India in 2020, he resided in New York, USA with his wife and child.
6. He moved to the United States in the early 1980s to pursue an international acting career.
7. His debut international film was 'Sam & Me' (1991), directed by Deepa Mehta, which won an honorable mention at Cannes.
8. He collaborated with renowned actors including Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Matthew Broderick, Walter Matthau, Jessica Tandy, and Queen Latifah.
9. He appeared in two episodes of the U.S. version of 'The Office' as Vikram, a telemarketer-turned-paper-salesman.
10. Prior to his final trip to India in 2020, he resided in New York, USA.
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