Biographie
Rushi Kota shines brightly on both big and small screens, captivating audiences with his compelling performances and undeniable talent. Recently, he can be seen in the acclaimed film "Dumb Money". Kota shares the spotlight with a star-studded cast including Sebastian Stan, Paul Dano, Seth Rogan, America Ferrera and Shailene Woodley directed by Craig Gillespie, making its debut at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival before captivating audiences worldwide with a global theatrical release. Kota portrayed Baiju Bhatt the former Co-CEO of Robin Hood in a transformative performance.
Known for his standout role as Prashant in the Netflix hit series "Never Have I Ever," created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, Kota brings depth and authenticity to every scene. His portrayal of Dr. Vik Roy on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and "Grey's Anatomy B-Team" garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Form Drama/Comedy.
Hailing from the eclectic streets of Queens, NY, Kota's journey is one of resilience and determination. Born in India and raised by a single parent, he embodies the American Dream through his unwavering commitment to excellence. Breaking ethnic stereotypes in Hollywood, Kota is on a mission to transcend labels and showcase the full spectrum of his talent.
He graduated from SUNY Farmingdale where he double majored in Automotive Engineering and Industrial Management Technology with a minor in Business Administration. However, after graduating in the financial crisis of 2008, with unemployment rates at a record high, jobless and in debit, he took that as a sign to follow a different path.
Embracing his passion for acting, he honed his craft in New York before earning acceptance into Harvard University's prestigious MFA program for Acting. Further refining his skills, Kota embarked on a residency at Stanislavski's Moscow Art Theater School in Russia.
On television his impressive resume includes standout roles in comedy series I-Carly:Reboot"/Paramount Plus, Funny or Die's "ESL: English is the Second Language". Additional credits include recurring on "Ordinary Joe"/NBC, guest starring in "CSI: Vegas"/CBS, Ryan Murphy's "9-1-1", Freeform's "Famous In Love", and recurred on Extant"/CBS with Halle Barry. Feature film credits include "The Girl In The Pool" "Scrambled" "Make Me A Match" "The Divorce Party" and "The One I wrote For You". Stage credits include Regional Broadway shows "Guards At The Taj"-Marin Theater, "Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity"- Capital Stage, "Boston Abolitionist Project"-A.R.T., "Great Catherine"- A.R.T., "Blanco Posnet"-A.R.T., "Hansel and Gretel"-A.R.T., "Imaginary Invalid"-M.X.A.T.
Off-camera, he finds solace in family, mastering home workouts with his beloved wife, son, and cherished fur-baby. Catch Rushi Kota in action on social media, where he continues to inspire and connect with fans around the globe. Follow his journey and witness the magic unfold @rushikota
