Mindy Kaling

And then when I did my own show 2011 or 2012, I was like, OK, I got to do things exactly like it was in the office. That was like a big hit. But, you know, they say the criticism that hurts the deepest is the ones that you're like, ah, it's kind of true. When I look back on the Mindy Project, I do wish that I had paid more attention to that.

And then when I did my own show 2011 or 2012, I was like, OK, I got to do things exactly like it was in the office. That was like a big hit. But, you know, they say the criticism that hurts the deepest is the ones that you're like, ah, it's kind of true. When I look back on the Mindy Project, I do wish that I had paid more attention to that.

Every Wednesday morning, we got the ratings from the night before and I was consumed with fear. I wasn't thinking in those terms.

Every Wednesday morning, we got the ratings from the night before and I was consumed with fear. I wasn't thinking in those terms.

Every Wednesday morning, we got the ratings from the night before and I was consumed with fear. I wasn't thinking in those terms.

No, and honestly, I was a dark-skinned Indian woman that weighed 150 pounds. That was the lead of a show. And so I was like, man, this looks pretty damn diverse in my opinion. I hope this is palatable enough. I hope it's not defensive, and I hope it's just putting you guys in my mindset at the time. But I think after that, I had opportunities. I was like 37 when that show ended.

No, and honestly, I was a dark-skinned Indian woman that weighed 150 pounds. That was the lead of a show. And so I was like, man, this looks pretty damn diverse in my opinion. I hope this is palatable enough. I hope it's not defensive, and I hope it's just putting you guys in my mindset at the time. But I think after that, I had opportunities. I was like 37 when that show ended.

No, and honestly, I was a dark-skinned Indian woman that weighed 150 pounds. That was the lead of a show. And so I was like, man, this looks pretty damn diverse in my opinion. I hope this is palatable enough. I hope it's not defensive, and I hope it's just putting you guys in my mindset at the time. But I think after that, I had opportunities. I was like 37 when that show ended.

Never have I ever... came on the heels of that show. And I could not be more proud of the diversity in that and inclusivity. But that criticism is one, even to this day, I look at the different projects I do and I'm like, how can it look modern? How can I not be kicking myself later?

Never have I ever... came on the heels of that show. And I could not be more proud of the diversity in that and inclusivity. But that criticism is one, even to this day, I look at the different projects I do and I'm like, how can it look modern? How can I not be kicking myself later?

Never have I ever... came on the heels of that show. And I could not be more proud of the diversity in that and inclusivity. But that criticism is one, even to this day, I look at the different projects I do and I'm like, how can it look modern? How can I not be kicking myself later?

While also being true, you know, we've also seen the shows where you're like, this is the most cynical diversity I've ever seen. Exactly. It does not work. It's fragile and insincere. We've all seen those shows where we're like, hey, audiences are smart. But the thing I've learned now is if you do spend a little extra time, you do get the right casting director.

While also being true, you know, we've also seen the shows where you're like, this is the most cynical diversity I've ever seen. Exactly. It does not work. It's fragile and insincere. We've all seen those shows where we're like, hey, audiences are smart. But the thing I've learned now is if you do spend a little extra time, you do get the right casting director.

While also being true, you know, we've also seen the shows where you're like, this is the most cynical diversity I've ever seen. Exactly. It does not work. It's fragile and insincere. We've all seen those shows where we're like, hey, audiences are smart. But the thing I've learned now is if you do spend a little extra time, you do get the right casting director.

You can have these really great dynamics like Maitri Ramakrishnan and her two friends on the show. One's East Asian, one's Black, and they're the most...

You can have these really great dynamics like Maitri Ramakrishnan and her two friends on the show. One's East Asian, one's Black, and they're the most...

You can have these really great dynamics like Maitri Ramakrishnan and her two friends on the show. One's East Asian, one's Black, and they're the most...

What's tough about finding young Indian women is culturally we're not pushing our young girls to like go into this field. Things have changed a lot. I'm a producer on this new Zarna Garg show. Do you know Zarna? No. She's a stand up. She's Indian and she's based in New York and she kind of came up during the pandemic. Three children, teenagers. She's so funny. You guys would love her.

What's tough about finding young Indian women is culturally we're not pushing our young girls to like go into this field. Things have changed a lot. I'm a producer on this new Zarna Garg show. Do you know Zarna? No. She's a stand up. She's Indian and she's based in New York and she kind of came up during the pandemic. Three children, teenagers. She's so funny. You guys would love her.

What's tough about finding young Indian women is culturally we're not pushing our young girls to like go into this field. Things have changed a lot. I'm a producer on this new Zarna Garg show. Do you know Zarna? No. She's a stand up. She's Indian and she's based in New York and she kind of came up during the pandemic. Three children, teenagers. She's so funny. You guys would love her.