Ranjit Chowdhry

Ranjit Chowdhry

Deceased · Born: Sep 19, 1955 · Died: Apr 15, 2020

Personal Details

BornSep 19, 1955 Mumbai, India

Biography

Ranjit Chowdhry, a multifaceted Indian actor, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his versatility in character roles, effortlessly transitioning between television, film, and the world of theatre.

Born on 19 September 1955, Chowdhry's career spanned decades, with his most notable appearances being in two episodes of the popular American television series, The Office, where he portrayed Vikram, a telemarketer who worked closely with Michael Scott.

One of his most memorable roles was that of a telemarketer who was briefly employed by The Michael Scott Paper Company, showcasing his remarkable range and adaptability as an actor.

Ranjit Chowdhry's passing on 15 April 2020 marked the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of his remarkable performances and a profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

{"id":251109,"title":"On Golden Years","year":"2014","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/on-golden-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_251109.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_251109.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":10324,"title":"Breakaway","year":"2011","character":"Mr. Patel Senior","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/breakaway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10324.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10324.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Breakaway
Breakaway as Mr. Patel Senior
{"id":9722,"title":"Kettle of Fish","year":"2006","character":"Doorman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kettle-of-fish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9722.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":2619,"title":"Last Holiday","year":"2006","character":"Dr. R. Gupta","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/last-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2apjmr6efih0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2apjmr6efih0.jpg"},"released":1}
Last Holiday
Last Holiday as Dr. R. Gupta
{"id":8321,"title":"Bollywood\/Hollywood","year":"2002","character":"Rocky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bollywoodhollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8321.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":6197,"title":"Autumn in New York","year":"2000","character":"Fakir","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/autumn-in-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6197.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6197.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":23086,"title":"Coming Soon","year":"1999","character":"Afshin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/coming-soon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23086.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23086.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Coming Soon
Coming Soon as Afshin
{"id":156160,"title":"Such a Long Journey","year":"1998","character":"Pavement Artist","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/such-a-long-journey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156160.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Such a Long Journey
Such a Long Journey as Pavement Artist
{"id":56326,"title":"Fire","year":"1997","character":"Mundu","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fire-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56326.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Fire
Fire as Mundu
{"id":16814,"title":"Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love","year":"1996","character":"Babu","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kama-sutra-a-tale-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16814.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":9520,"title":"I'm Not Rappaport","year":"1996","character":"Kamir","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/im-not-rappaport","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76v18ql5q7j0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76v18ql5q7j0.jpeg"},"released":1}
{"id":7683,"title":"Girl 6","year":"1996","character":"Indian Shopkeeper","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/girl-6","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7683.jpg"},"released":1}
Girl 6
Girl 6 as Indian Shopkeeper
{"id":9621,"title":"Cosby","year":1996,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/cosby","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9621.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9621.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":34359,"title":"Bandit Queen","year":"1995","character":"Shiv Narain","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bandit-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34359.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Bandit Queen
Bandit Queen as Shiv Narain
{"id":172960,"title":"Bleeding Hearts","year":"1995","character":"Fred Ghosh","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bleeding-hearts-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172960.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172960.jpg"},"released":1}
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts as Fred Ghosh
{"id":8001,"title":"The Perez Family","year":"1995","character":"Indian Immigration Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-perez-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8001.jpg"},"released":1}
The Perez Family
The Perez Family as Indian Immigration Official
{"id":23508,"title":"Camilla","year":"1994","character":"Officer Kapur","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/camilla","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23508.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Camilla
Camilla as Officer Kapur
{"id":6192,"title":"It Could Happen to You","year":"1994","character":"Mr. Patel","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/it-could-happen-to-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bo2o756g44g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bo2o756g44g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":59712,"title":"Mississippi Masala","year":"1991","character":"Anil","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mississippi-masala","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59712.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":93438,"title":"Sam & Me","year":"1991","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sam-me-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93438.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":60209,"title":"Lonely in America","year":"1990","character":"Arun","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lonely-in-america","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60209.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60209.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":121379,"title":"Khubsoorat","year":"1980","character":"Jagan Gupta","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/khubsoorat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121379.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Khubsoorat
Khubsoorat as Jagan Gupta
{"id":223690,"title":"Baton Baton Mein","year":"1979","character":"Sabhi Perreira","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/baton-baton-mein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223690.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Baton Baton Mein
Baton Baton Mein as Sabhi Perreira
{"id":220381,"title":"Khatta Meetha","year":"1978","character":"Russie Mistry","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/khatta-meetha-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220381.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220381.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Khatta Meetha
Khatta Meetha as Russie Mistry
{"id":93438,"title":"Sam & Me","year":"1991","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sam-me-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93438.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Sam & Me
Sam & Me as Screenplay