Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1955 |
| Age | 64 years (died on 15, Apr, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Date of Death | 15/04/2020 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | Vikram, a telemarketer-turned-paper-salesman in "The Office" (2005-2006) |
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| Full Name | Ranjit Chowdhry |
| Also Known As | Ranjit Padamsee |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5'10") |
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| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Campion School, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Mumbai, India |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 64 Years |
| Death Cause | Ruptured ulcer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Affairs | Preeti Ganguly |
Family
| Mother | Pearl Padamsee (Actress) |
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| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Malini Chowdhry |
| Children | Avishay Chowdhry |
| Father | Alfred Padamsee |
Career
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| Last Film | Breakaway (2011) as Mr. Patel Senior | ||||
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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. |
