Mindy Kaling : The Life of Mindy Kaling<br><br>Mindy Kaling, her full birth name Vera Mindy Chokalingam, is known as a prominent Indian American comedian, producer, actress, comedian and writer. Mindy Kaling gained the most fame for her role on NBC-aired sitcom The Office, playing the character Kelly Kapoor. Since acting on The Office, Mindy Kaling has had an active career as a director and executive producer. Mindy Kaling personally directed a number of the episodes on The Office, the very same show that catapulted her into fame. Aside from The Office, she’s also had roles in multiple films; The Five-Year Engagement, Wreck-It Ralph, and This Is the End to name just a few. Aside from only The Office, Mindy Kaling has also made television appearances on the programs Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as a program more centered around her person called The Mindy Project.