Kaling gained prominence as a writer, producer, and actress on the hit TV show "The Office." She portrayed the character Kelly Kapoor.
After "The Office," Kaling created and starred in her own sitcom called "The Mindy Project," which aired from 2012 to 2017. The show was praised for its humor.
Kaling is also a successful author, having written two memoirs: "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)" and "Why Not Me?"
Kaling has lent her voice to various animated films, including "Inside Out" and "Despicable Me." She has also appeared in movies like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin,"
Apart from her entertainment career, Kaling has ventured into business, launching a line of affordable fashion accessories with Amazon called "Mindy Kaling x Amazon.
In 2017, Kaling became a mother to daughter Katherine Swati Kaling. She has been open about her experiences as a single mother and balancing her career with motherhood.