“I never want to be called the funniest Indian female comedian that exists. I feel like I can go head-to-head with the best white, male comedy writers that are out there. Why would I want to self-categorize myself into a smaller group than I'm able to compete in?”

American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer

Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Working in television, she has built a career across performance and writing and has earned major industry recognition, including a Tony Award and six Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She founded Kaling International in 2012. Her honors also include the National Medal of the Arts in 2021 and the Producers Guild of America’s Norman Lear Achievement in Television Award in 2023.