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Rushi Kota is a talented actor who has made a name for himself in both film and television. Born in India and raised by a single parent in Queens, NY, Kota's journey is a testament to his resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, he has continued to pursue his passion for acting with unwavering commitment to excellence.
Kota's breakthrough role came when he portrayed Baiju Bhatt, the former Co-CEO of Robin, Hood in the film acclaimed "Dumb Money". He shared the spotlight with a star-studded cast, including Sebastian Stan, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, America Ferrera, and Shailene Woodley, directed by Craig Gillespie. The film premiered at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival and was later released globally.
In addition to his film work, Kota is known for his standout role as Prashant in the Netflix hit series "Never Have I Ever", created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. His portrayal of Dr. Vik Roy on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and "Grey's Anatomy B-Team" earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Form Drama/Comedy.
Kota's journey did not start in the entertainment industry. He double majored in Automotive Engineering and Industrial Management Technology with a minor in Business Administration from SUNY Farmingdale. However, after graduating during the financial crisis of 2008, he took a different path and pursued his passion for acting.
He honed his craft in New York before earning acceptance into Harvard University's prestigious MFA program for Acting. He further refined his skills through a residency at Stanislavski's Moscow Art Theater School in Russia.
Kota's impressive resume includes standout roles in comedy series such as "I-Carly: Re"boot on Paramount Plus, "ESL: English is the Second Language" on Funny or Die, and recurring roles on "Ordinary Joe" on NBC, "CSI: Vegas" on CBS, "9-1-1" on Fox, "Famous In Love" on Freeform, and "Extant" on CBS with Halle Berry. His feature film credits include "The Girl In The Pool", "Scrambled", "Make Me A Match", "The Divorce Party", and "The One I wrote For You". On stage, he has appeared in regional Broadway shows such as "Guards At Taj The" at the Marin Theater, "Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" at the Capital Stage, and "Boston Abolitionist Project" at the A.R.T.
When he is not acting, Kota finds solace in family and enjoys mastering home workouts with his wife, son, and fur-baby. He is active on social media, where he continues to inspire and connect with fans around the globe.
