Mindy Kaling is the stage name of Vera Mindy Chokaling, an Indian-American actress, comedienne, writer and producer. Mindy shot to fame with her cross-dressing impersonation of Ben Affleck in a play she co-wrote, entitled Matt & Ben. Mindy then went on to write for the US version of The Office, before going on to portray Kelly Kapoor in the TV series. She has had cameos in The 40-Year-Old Virgin and recently appeared in The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel. She currently stars in, and is the creator of, The Mindy Project.

"[Mindy Kaling is] like Tina Fey's cool little sister. Or perhaps... the next Nora Ephron." The New York Times "Kaling doles out neurotic charm and hilarious everywoman musings." Elle "Kaling's debut is the perfect combination of memoir and hilarious, goofy lists that you'd expect from The Office star and writer-executive producer." Allure.com "Reading her words is like listening to a likably gabby friend chatter happily over generously poured glasses of red wine." Washington Post

Mindy Kaling is the stage name of Vera Mindy Chokaling, an Indian-American actress, comedienne, writer and producer. Mindy shot to fame with her cross-dressing impersonation of Ben Affleck in a play she co-wrote, entitled Matt & Ben. Mindy then went on to write for the US version of The Office, before going on to portray Kelly Kapoor in the TV series. She has had cameos in The 40-Year-Old Virgin and recently appeared in The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel. She currently stars in, and is the creator of, The Mindy Project.

"[Mindy Kaling is] like Tina Fey's cool little sister. Or perhaps... the next Nora Ephron." The New York Times "Kaling doles out neurotic charm and hilarious everywoman musings." Elle "Kaling's debut is the perfect combination of memoir and hilarious, goofy lists that you'd expect from The Office star and writer-executive producer." Allure.com "Reading her words is like listening to a likably gabby friend chatter happily over generously poured glasses of red wine." Washington Post

Mindy Kaling is the stage name of Vera Mindy Chokaling, an Indian-American actress, comedienne, writer and producer. Mindy shot to fame with her cross-dressing impersonation of Ben Affleck in a play she co-wrote, entitled Matt & Ben. Mindy then went on to write for the US version of The Office, before going on to portray Kelly Kapoor in the TV series. She has had cameos in The 40-Year-Old Virgin and recently appeared in The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel. She currently stars in, and is the creator of, The Mindy Project.

"[Mindy Kaling is] like Tina Fey's cool little sister. Or perhaps... the next Nora Ephron." The New York Times "Kaling doles out neurotic charm and hilarious everywoman musings." Elle "Kaling's debut is the perfect combination of memoir and hilarious, goofy lists that you'd expect from The Office star and writer-executive producer." Allure.com "Reading her words is like listening to a likably gabby friend chatter happily over generously poured glasses of red wine." Washington Post