I never want to be called the funniest Indian female comedian that exists. I feel like I can go head-to-head with the best white, male comedy writers that are out there. Why would I want to self-categorize myself into a smaller group than I'm able to compete in?

In a 2007 interview with The A. Kaling's TV appearances include a 2005 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Richard Lewis's assistant. Career
In 2003 Mindy Kaling portrayed Ben Affleck in a play called Matt & Ben which Mindy Kaling also co-wrote with her best friend from college Brenda Withers.

She is also a co-executive producer director and writer of several of the show's episodes; Mindy Kaling also wrote executive produced and directed various episodes of The Office.