Mahira Kakkar is a New York City-based actor who has worked in film, television and theater. Born in Kolkata, India, she is a proud graduate of Jadavpur University (B.A. English Literature, gold medal) and The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. Since then she has appeared in numerous plays both in New York and around the world, and in many television shows and films. She is drawn to wit, humor, physical and language-driven pieces. She speaks Hindi and English and is happy to call both the United States and India home. Mahira is also a dialect coach (specifically for Indian accents) and a writer.
Known For

A Suitable Boy
Rupa Mehra · (6 episodes)
2020

Bite Me
Lily
2019

New Amsterdam
Mrs. Laghari · (1 episode)
2018

Manifest
Dr. Aria Gupta · (12 episodes)
2018

Orange Is the New Black
Chaarumathi · (1 episode)
2013

Hank and Asha
Asha
2013

Blue Bloods
Dr. Gupta · (2 episodes)
2010

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Meena Hasni · (1 episode)
2001