South Asian pride was in full effect at the annual South Asians at the Oscars pre-Oscar bash in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The annual bash was co-hosted by Mindy Kaling, “Evil” actor Aasif Mandvi,

Mindy Kaling, left, and Kevin Huvane attend a ceremony honoring Kaling with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles

The writer discusses her new LA Lakers Netflix series, Renée Rapp, appearing on Meghan Markle's show, and Legally Blonde 3

Mindy Kaling, left, and Kate Hudson pose for a portrait to promote "Running Point" on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

Sorry Boston, but don’t expect to hear Mindy Kaling chant “beat LA” the next time the Celtics take on the Lakers.

Coyote Ugly stars Tyra Banks, Maria Bello and Izabella Miko meet up at a 25th anniversary screening and Q&A for the film in Santa Monica, California, on Feb. 26. A shaded Pete Davidson gives two thumbs up at a screening of Riff Raff in New York City on Feb. 26.

Her breakout role on "The Office" and her creating hit shows like "Never Have I Ever" helped make Kaling a trailblazer in Hollywood.

She was a cast member, writer and producer for “The Office” and the creator and star of “The Mindy Project.” She co-created “Running Point,” which comes to