Tamil-Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is the central character in the popular Netflix series Never Have I Ever. It revolves around Devi's life as a first-generation Indian-American teenager navigating high school, relationships, and her cultural identity.
Mindy Kaling's character has been celebrated for its representation of a South Asian woman as the lead character in a mainstream American sitcom. The show follows the personal and professional life of Mindy Lahiri, a skilled obstetrician- gynaecologist with a vibrant personality and a penchant for romantic comedies.
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra gained international recognition for her role as Alex Parrish in the television drama series "Quantico". The show follows a group of FBI recruits training at the Quantico base and shows flashbacks to their time as trainees, as well as the present-day aftermath of a terrorist attack.