Mahira Kakkar

Actress

American Calcutta, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCalcutta, India

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameMah
IMDbN/A
Artistic DisciplineActor-writer

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5"
Weight55 kg (121 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Graduate of The Juilliard School Drama Division in New York City
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
DegreeB.A. English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (Gold Medal)

Personal Life

School
  • Modern High School for Girls, Kolkata
  • La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata
Current ResidenceNew York City

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Husband/SpouseJohn Paul Davis "Author"
Parents
MotherMira Kakkar

Family

MotherMira Kakkar
SpouseJohn Paul Davis "Author"

Career

Awards
  • Best Actress in Napa Valley Film Festival (2013) for the role in Hank and Asha
  • Wild Rose Festival Best Actress for Hank and Asha
  • Slamdance Audience Award for Hank and Asha
  • Bronze Lens Award for Hank and Asha
Notable Theater Credits
  • Monsoon Wedding (premiere with Mira Nair)
  • Clive (with Ethan Hawke)
  • Ms. Witherspoon (with Christopher Durang)
  • Jesus in India (with Lloyd Suh)
  • When January Feels Like Summer (EST)
  • Life of Pi (Broadway)
  • Arturo Ui (Classic Stage Company, with John Doyle and Raul Esparza)
  • Henry VI (NAATCO)
  • The Winter's Tale (TFANA)
  • Romeo and Juliet (Public Theater)
Notable Television Credits
  • A Suitable Boy (BBC/Netflix India, series lead)
  • Manifest (NBC, recurring role, 13 episodes)
  • New Amsterdam
  • Blue Bloods
  • The Blacklist
  • Law & Order: CI
  • Orange is the New Black
  • Odd Mom Out
  • Louie
  • Sweet Refuge
Notable Film Credits
  • Hank and Asha
  • Hechki
  • Bite Me
Ensemble Studio Theatre MemberSince 2015

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mahira Kakkar is an actress residing in New York, originally from Calcutta, India.
2. Her name, 'Mahira', stems from the Urdu word 'Mahir' meaning "talented", given by her grandfather.
3. As a child, Mahira aspired to become a ballet dancer, rock star, or actor.
4. She discovered her passion for the stage at the age of 10.
5. In school, Mahira excelled and won numerous prizes in elocution contests.
6. Additionally, she is proficient in Bharatanatyam dance and Indian classical music.
7. She is a multilingual actress and writer.
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