Ranjit Chowdhry
Known for
Ranjit Chowdhry has spent most of a working life as an Indian actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Last Holiday' is a second title with real reach. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. The film 'It Could Happen to You' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
Ranjit Chowdhry
26 Movies
5 Series
Ranjit Chowdhry has spent most of a working life as an Indian actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Last Holiday' is a second title with real reach. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. The film 'It Could Happen to You' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
Movies
Plays Dr. Gupta
Last Holiday
2006
Plays Mr. Patel
It Could Happen to You
1994
Plays Babu
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
Plays Fakir
Autumn in New York
2000
Plays Indian Shopkeeper
Girl 6
1996
Plays Anil
Mississippi Masala
1991
Plays Mr. Patel Senior
Breakaway
2011
Plays Shiv Narain
Bandit Queen
1994
Plays Afshin
Coming Soon
1999
Plays Indian Immigration Official
The Perez Family
1995
Plays Kamir
I'm Not Rappaport
1996
Plays Officer Kapur
Camilla
1994
Plays Rocky
Bollywood/Hollywood
2002
Plays Cab Driver
Too Tired to Die
1998
Plays Mundu
Fire
1997
Plays Russie Mistry
Khatta Meetha
1978
Plays Mr. Sith
King of the Jungle
2000
Plays Doorman
Kettle of Fish
2006
Plays Pavement Artist
Such a Long Journey
1998
Plays Fred Ghosh
Bleeding Hearts
1995
Plays Jagan Gupta
Khubsoorat
1980
Writer
Sam & Me
1991
Plays Arun
Lonely in America
1990
Plays Sabhi Perreira
Baton Baton Mein
1979
Plays Benwa
Chakra
1981
Latest Trailers
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Last Holiday
Full Filmography
Breakaway
Mr. Patel Senior
2011
Film
The Office
Vikram · 2 episodes
2007–2009
TV
Cupid
Psychiatrist · 1 episode
2009
TV
Prison Break
Dr. Marvin Gudat · 1 episode
2006
TV
Kettle of Fish
Doorman
2006
Film
Last Holiday
Dr. Gupta
2006
Film
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Anji Reddy · 1 episode
2005
TV
Third Watch
Baboo · 1 episode
2002
TV
Bollywood/Hollywood
Rocky
2002
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranjit Chowdhry still alive?
Ranjit Chowdhry passed away on April 15, 2020 at age 64.
What are the most famous roles of Ranjit Chowdhry?
Ranjit Chowdhry is best known for roles in It Could Happen to You, Last Holiday, Autumn in New York.
How many movies has Ranjit Chowdhry been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1978), Ranjit Chowdhry has appeared in 26 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Ranjit Chowdhry's first movie?
The career of Ranjit Chowdhry began with Khatta Meetha (1978).
What is Ranjit Chowdhry's most recent movie or series?
Ranjit Chowdhry's most recent release is On Golden Years, which premiered on December 12, 2014.
What TV shows has Ranjit Chowdhry appeared in?
On television, Ranjit Chowdhry has appeared in Prison Break, The Office, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch.
Ranjit Chowdhry
1955-09-19 · Mumbai, India
Ranjit Chowdhry (September 19, 1955 – April 15, 2020) was an Indian character actor, known for his roles in television, movies, and theatre. Early in his career, he had prominent parts in Hindi comedies. After moving to the United States in the 1980s, Chowdhry starred in the English language films Lonely in America (1990) and Sam & Me (1991), the latter of which he also wrote. He would go on to have supporting roles in films such as Mississippi Masala, It Could Happen to You, Camilla, Girl 6, I'm Not Rappaport, Autumn in New York, and Last Holiday. He is also remembered for his two appearances on The Office as Vikram, a wise telemarketer and former surgeon who briefly works with Michael.