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Date of birth19 September 1955

Age64 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceMumbai, India

ProfessionActor, writer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMalini Chowdhry

FamilyMother: Pearl Padamsee; Siblings: Rahul Padamsee, Raell Padamsee; Son: Avishay Chowdhry

Ranjit Chowdhry, Biography

Ranjit Chowdhry was an Indian actor and writer known for work in Bollywood, international cinema and television. He appeared in notable films from the late

Early life and background

Ranjit Chowdhry was born on 19 September 1955 in Mumbai, India. Raised in a family connected to the performing arts, his mother was actress Pearl Padamsee. He attended Campion School in Mumbai and grew up in the city that would provide the setting for much of his early career.

Career

Chowdhry began his film career in Indian cinema, making his screen debut in the 1978 movie Khatta Meetha as Russie Mistry. Over the following years he appeared in several Hindi films, including roles in Baton Baton Mein (1979) and Khubsoorat (1980), performances that contributed to his recognition in Bollywood.

In the 1990s he shifted his work toward international projects. He moved to Canada to pursue opportunities in North America and expanded into films and television aimed at or involving the Indian diaspora. His first overseas film credit was Sam & Me (1991), directed by Deepa Mehta; he was also credited as the screenplay writer for that project.

Chowdhry's international film work included roles alongside well-known actors: he appeared in Mississippi Masala (1991) with Denzel Washington and in It Could Happen to You (1994) with Nicolas Cage. He continued to work in U.S. television as well, with appearances on series such as Prison Break (2005) where he played Dr. Marvin Gudat and a memorable turn as Vikram, a telemarketer, on the American sitcom The Office. In 2006 he appeared in Last Holiday with Queen Latifah. His last credited film role was in Breakaway (2011), in which he played Mr. Patel Senior.

Public profile

Chowdhry was known for balancing work in both Bollywood and international productions, and for crossing over between film, theatre and television. He lived in New York with his wife, Malini Chowdhry, and their son before traveling to India in 2020 for dental treatment. Physically, he was about 178 cm (5'10") tall and reported to weigh around 60 kg (132 lbs); his eyes were dark brown and his hair black.

Personal life

At the time of his death Chowdhry was married to Malini Chowdhry and had one son, Avishay Chowdhry. He was the son of Pearl Padamsee and had stepfamily connections through Alyque Padamsee. Siblings include Rahul Padamsee and Raell Padamsee.

Death

Ranjit Chowdhry died on 15 April 2020 in Mumbai at the age of 64. The reported cause of death was a ruptured ulcer in the intestine.

Latest updates

Chowdhry’s final film credit listed is Breakaway (2011). Prior to his death he had been living in New York and was visiting India when the 2020 lockdown interrupted his return to the United States.

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Recent Work

Breakaway

Role: Mr. Patel Senior

2011
Prison Break

TV role: Dr. Marvin Gudat

2005
The Office

TV role: Vikram, a telemarketer

2005
Sam & Me

Film; also credited as screenplay writer

1991
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film role in Khatta Meetha (1978) as Russie Mistry
  2. Wrote the screenplay for and acted in Sam & Me (1991)
  3. Appeared in Mississippi Masala (1991) and It Could Happen to You (1994)
  4. Television appearances including Prison Break and The Office
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