The Mindy Project star Mindy Kaling Dr. Mindy Lahiri, a young Bridget Jones-type doctor for his life, both personally and professionally, as desired. Actor Chris Messina and Ed Weeks Universal project. Kaling wrote the pilot and served as a producer, along with Howard Klein. Chris Messina, Anna Camp, Ed Weeks, Zoe and Dana DeLorenzo Jarmo are also part of the cast.