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Pages in category "American actresses of Indian descent" The following 93 pages are in this category, out of 93 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Freida Selena Pinto (born 18 October 1984) is an Indian actress who has appeared mainly in American and British films. Born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she resolved at a young age to become an actress. As a student at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai she took part in amateur plays. After graduation, she briefly worked as a model and then as ...
Nargis Fakhri is an American actress who primarily works in Hindi-language films of India. [1] [2] After working as a model in America, Fakhri came to prominence in India with the 2011 romantic drama film Rockstar.
American actresses of Indian descent (91 P) C. ... Pages in category "Actresses of Indian descent" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
Vera Mindy Chokalingam [1] (born June 24, 1979), [1] [2] known professionally as Mindy Kaling (/ ˈ k eɪ l ɪ ŋ / ⓘ), is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. [3] Known for her work on television, she has received a Tony Award and six nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards .
Many actresses have had careers spanning multiple decades, often becoming closely associated with specific periods during which their influence and popularity peaked. [3] During the initial years of Indian cinema, male actors portrayed female characters in films because acting was considered a taboo profession for women in India.
This is the list of notable Indian actresses appears in Indian television soap operas. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Vidyasagar is the first Indian American cast member of Sesame Street. [5] Leela runs a laundromat next to Mr. Hooper's Store. Sesame Street producers were not looking for an Indian American actress before they cast Vidyasagar, [6] but the show's writers plan to use parts of Vidyasagar's background in certain episodes. [4]