“I try not to put anything political on the forefront of what I'm trying to do creatively. At the same time, I do think it's wonderful when I hear people say that it's inspirational that I'm an Indian woman on camera. My life is very diverse, and my friends are a diverse group of people.”

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.