History of Mindy Kaling in Timeline

Mindy Kaling, born Vera Mindy Chokalingam, is an accomplished American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. She is widely recognized for her contributions to television, earning a Tony Award and numerous Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Kaling is the founder of Kaling International, a production company established in 2012.

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June 24, 1979: Birth of Mindy Kaling

On June 24, 1979, Vera Mindy Chokalingam, known professionally as Mindy Kaling, was born. This marks the beginning of her journey as an actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer.

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1997: Graduation from Buckingham Browne & Nichols

In 1997, Mindy Kaling graduated from Buckingham Browne & Nichols.

2001: Graduation from Dartmouth College

In 2001, Mindy Kaling graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in playwriting.

August 2002: Portrayal of Ben Affleck in Matt & Ben

In August 2002, Mindy Kaling portrayed Ben Affleck in an off-Broadway play called Matt & Ben, which she co-wrote.

2004: Hired for The Office

In 2004, Mindy Kaling was hired as a writer-performer for The Office after Greg Daniels read a spec script she wrote.

2005: Appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm

In 2005, Mindy Kaling appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, playing Richard Lewis's assistant.

2005: The Office premiere

In 2005, Mindy Kaling gained recognition for playing Kelly Kapoor in the NBC sitcom The Office, where she also worked as a writer.

April 2006: Guest Writer for Saturday Night Live

In April 2006, Mindy Kaling guest-wrote parts of an episode of Saturday Night Live.

2007: Small part in License to Wed

In 2007, Mindy Kaling had a small part in License to Wed.

2009: Role in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

In 2009, Mindy Kaling starred in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

2010: Nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

In 2010, Mindy Kaling and Greg Daniels were nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for The Office episode "Niagara".

2010: Despicable Me voice role

In 2010, Mindy Kaling had a voice role in Despicable Me.

September 15, 2011: New contract with The Office and promotion

On September 15, 2011, Mindy Kaling signed a new contract to stay with The Office and was promoted to full executive producer.

September 29, 2011: Relaunch of "Things I've Bought That I Love"

On September 29, 2011, Mindy Kaling's blog, Things I've Bought That I Love, reemerged on her website.

2011: No Strings Attached role

In 2011, Mindy Kaling had a live action role in No Strings Attached.

2011: Role in No Strings Attached

In 2011, Mindy Kaling played the role of Shira in No Strings Attached.

2012: The Mindy Project

In 2012, Mindy Kaling created, produced, and played the title role in the Fox/Hulu sitcom The Mindy Project.

2012: Founded Kaling International

In 2012, Mindy Kaling founded Kaling International, her production company.

2012: Wreck-It Ralph and The Five-Year Engagement roles

In 2012, Mindy Kaling had voice role in Wreck-It Ralph and a live action role in The Five-Year Engagement.

2012: Appearance in The Five-Year Engagement

In 2012, Mindy Kaling made an appearance as Vanetha in The Five-Year Engagement.

2012: The Mindy Project and Kaling International

In 2012, Mindy Kaling pitched The Mindy Project to Fox and founded her production company, Kaling International.

2012: Included in Time 100 list

In 2012, Mindy Kaling was included in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.

2012: Death of Mindy Kaling's Mother

In 2012, Mindy Kaling's mother passed away due to pancreatic cancer.

2013: Time 100 recognition

In 2013, Mindy Kaling was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2013: End of The Office

In 2013, Mindy Kaling's work on The Office ended after having worked on the show as both an actress and a writer.

2013: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

In 2013, Time magazine named Mindy Kaling one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2014: Glamour's Women of the Year

In 2014, Mindy Kaling was named one of Glamour's Women of the Year.

May 2015: Cancellation of The Mindy Project by Fox

In May 2015, Fox canceled Mindy Kaling's series The Mindy Project.

September 15, 2015: Publication of "Why Not Me?"

On September 15, 2015, Mindy Kaling published her second book, Why Not Me?, which covers events in her life since 2011.

2015: Inside Out voice role

In 2015, Mindy Kaling had a voice role in Inside Out.

2015: Voice role in Inside Out

In 2015, Mindy Kaling voiced Disgust in Pixar's film Inside Out.

March 2017: Announcement of The Mindy Project's Final Season

In March 2017, Mindy Kaling announced that The Mindy Project's sixth season would be the last.

September 2017: Airing of The Mindy Project's Sixth Season

In September 2017, the sixth season of The Mindy Project, which would be the last, began airing.

November 14, 2017: Conclusion of The Mindy Project

On November 14, 2017, The Mindy Project concluded.

December 2017: Birth of daughter

In December 2017, Mindy Kaling's daughter was born.

2017: Co-creation of Champions

In 2017, Mindy Kaling co-created, wrote, and produced the NBC series Champions.

2017: End of The Mindy Project

In 2017, The Mindy Project, which Mindy Kaling created, produced, and starred in, came to an end.

March 8, 2018: Premiere of Champions

On March 8, 2018, Champions premiered on NBC.

June 10, 2018: Honorary Degree from Dartmouth College

On June 10, 2018, Mindy Kaling received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Dartmouth College.

2018: A Wrinkle in Time and Ocean's 8 roles

In 2018, Mindy Kaling had live action roles in A Wrinkle in Time and Ocean's 8.

2019: Late Night role

In 2019, Mindy Kaling had live action role in Late Night, which she also wrote and produced.

2019: Kaling spoke about sexism in the Television Academy

In 2019, Mindy Kaling spoke about the sexism she faced with the Television Academy regarding her producer credit for The Office.

April 27, 2020: Premiere of Never Have I Ever

On April 27, 2020, Never Have I Ever premiered on Netflix.

September 2020: Birth of son

In September 2020, Mindy Kaling's son was born.

2020: Never Have I Ever premiere

In 2020, Mindy Kaling created the television comedy series Never Have I Ever.

2020: Publication of "Nothing Like I Imagined (Except For Sometimes)"

In 2020, Mindy Kaling published a third memoir, Nothing Like I Imagined (Except For Sometimes), with Amazon Original Stories.

February 2021: Announcement of "Velma" series

In February 2021, HBO Max announced the adult-oriented Scooby-Doo spin-off series Velma, with Mindy Kaling as executive producer and voice of the titular character.